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Martin S. Flaherty is a legal scholar and international human rights activist. Flaherty is a law professor in New York… more

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by Martin S. Flaherty

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On the Legacy of Jerry Cohen

Jerry Cohen, who died earlier this month, did Thomas More one better. More may have been a “Man for All Seasons.” Jerry, as befits the title of his recent and compelling memoir, Eastward, Westward, was a Man for All Regions – more specifically, a man who more than any other united the East and West. As many have noted, he was founder, father, and doyenn…

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by Robert B. Reich — Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty, Joe R. Feagin, Banu Özkazanç‐Pan

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The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.
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🚨 Turn on your critical thinking! Russia’s war is backfiring. Ukrainian long-range drones plunged #Belgorod into darkness and hit a refinery 1,400 km inside Russia. Meanwhile, a MiG-31, Ka-52, and tanks are lost. Even pro-war Russians now see the failed blitzkrieg is destroying Russia from within.
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www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

I’m just glad it went to someone standing up for democracy instead of tearing it apart!
Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela
US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee
www.theguardian.com
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For this week's #ThursdayFilmRec 🗃️🎥🍿🎬 #HATM

Watch (or Rewatch) the classic (and ever relevant) film: "All the President's Men" (1976) - Dir. Alan J. Pakula

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC3Y...
All The President's Men (1976) Official Trailer - Robert Redford, Dustin Hoffman Thriller HD
YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
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Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty, Nandita Sharma, Joe R. Feagin , and 8 more

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CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?
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Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.
Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury
Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.
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Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty, David M. Farrell, Cécile Canut , and 2 more

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ICE getting tailed like it’s a heist movie. Chicago is turning the tables.
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History repeats.
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by Martin S. Flaherty

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Was recently on a podcast hosted by the firm of Bergstein Flynn Knowlton & Pollina PLLC, about the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel (before he was reinstated). drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Draft Edit - Google Drive
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by Laurence H. Tribe — Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty

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In a decision issued October 1, 2025, Reagan-appointed U.S. District Judge William Young includes a postcard sent to him saying “Trump has pardons and tanks ... what do you have?" He responds "Alone, I have nothing but my sense of duty. Together, We the People ... have our magnificent Constitution."
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Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty, Paul R. Bierman, Diane Ravitch , and 6 more

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And after 40 minutes of cringe-Thunderous applause from the generals!

Just kidding. Total silence. 👀 🦗 🦗
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Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty, Jan W. Mueller, Richard S.J. Tol , and 5 more

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It certainly appears the United States murdered an innocent fisherman who was a husband and father to four children, claimed he was a "narco-terrorist," posted a video of the execution, and then made jokes about it
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This is America. Where we have turned golf violent. European players have vowed to never return to America to play the sport.
Footage shows moment Rory McIlroy's wife Erica is hit by can of beer by fan in shocking incident
Video footage of the shocking incident involving Rory McIlroy's wife Erica at the Ryder Cup has been shared online
www.ladbible.com
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Classy
www.irishtimes.com/sport/golf/2...
Rory McIlroy condemns ‘unacceptable’ Ryder Cup abuse and confirms his wife was hit by a beer
Shane Lowry credits Erica McIlroy for her resilience, as she received ‘astonishing’ abuse
www.irishtimes.com
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⚡️Powerful SPEECH by ZELENSKYY at the UN General Assembly! The hall ERUPTS in applause
YouTube video by War & Politics 24
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politico.com
OPINION: It’s time to impose conditions on aid to Israel.

The U.S. should distance itself morally and materially from the slaughter in Gaza, write former Biden admin officials Phil Gordon and Jon Finer.
Opinion | It’s Time to Impose Conditions on Aid to Israel
The United States should distance itself morally and materially from the slaughter in Gaza.
www.politico.com
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by Martin S. Flaherty

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Sad to see this cropping up in Ireland, of all places: defendlawyers.wordpress.com/2025/09/24/i...
Ireland: Smears and threats against lawyers representing people seeking asylum ramp up
24/09/25 “Solicitors play a vital role in the administration of justice and any threat to them is an attack on the legal rights of every person,” said a Law Society spokesperson. Over the weekend, …
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by Martin S. Flaherty

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Very saddened to hear of the passing of the incomparable Jerry Cohen, a mentor, friend, and champion of the rule of law in China and around the world. It was truly a privilege to have known him. www.wsj.com/world/china/...
Jerome Cohen, the First American to Practice Law in China, Dies at 95
An expert on China—and a sometime critic—Cohen defended companies and dissidents.
www.wsj.com

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Hey #ABC cancelled #Hulu #Disney
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by John Collins — Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty, Charles W. Smith, David R. Miller , and 7 more

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This is so messed up.
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Zelenskyy issued a statement warning other EU nations that RU drones can cover far grater distances beyond Ukraine
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Venezuela says 11 killed in US boat strike were not gang members amid reports vessel was returning to shore. Interior minister says ‘murder has been committed’ while US Congress demands justification for attack.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Venezuela says 11 killed in US boat strike were not gang members amid reports vessel was returning to shore
Interior minister says ‘murder has been committed’ while US Congress demands justification for attack
www.theguardian.com
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by Laurence H. Tribe — Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty

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by Laurence H. Tribe — Reposted by Martin S. Flaherty, Gerald Friedman

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WTF? Does “the right way” to “practice politics” include lying re factual matters (eg saying Black Women have too little brainpower to be “taken seriously”)? Mourning Kirk’s murder & defending his right to make his wild claims doesn’t excuse praising his political MO

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/11/o...
Opinion | Charlie Kirk Was Practicing Politics the Right Way
www.nytimes.com
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by Martin S. Flaherty

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Truly inspiring reflections by Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson this afternoon at Princeton. My colleague Deborah Pearlstein did a wonderful job leading the discussion. Typically insightful introduction by Princeton President Chris Eisgruber.
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by Martin S. Flaherty

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High Bridge, over the Harlem River, looking from the Bronx to Manhattan.

by Martin S. Flaherty

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Prescient analysis from Rush Doshi and Kurt Campbell: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/07/o...
Opinion | America Alone Can’t Match China. But With Our Allies, It’s No Contest.
www.nytimes.com

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Two issues that are not going away…
Support for the Epstein survivors!…
Getting rid of this guy
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Senators across the country continue to call for RFK Jr.'s removal as Secretary of Health
YouTube video by 13WMAZ
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Crying as I type . . .

(with laughter)
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