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Justice Jackson taking on Gorsuch's "pure textualism" and arguing for a more holistic reading of Congress' handiwork—worth reading in full. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...

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What are some good orgs for trans youth that could use some donations on this awful day? Reply below.

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Illinois has enshrined protections to meet this very moment. In a time of increasing overreach and hateful rhetoric, it's more important than ever to reaffirm our commitment to the rights and dignity of the LGBTQ+ community. You have a home here always.

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Is Albies droppable at this point? He's been terrible and A's Muncy is available in my 16 tm H2H OBP league. @enosarris.bsky.social @dvr.bsky.social

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Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.

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Headed to a protest? Save this image as your lockscreen background so you can easily see your rights during a protest without unlocking your phone. Find a more detailed Know Your Rights guide and a handy video at aclunc.org/protest-rights.

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This is gross!

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Since there's nothing going on in the world and you all have plenty of free time, here's a link to my chapter for a forthcoming book, Elgar Companion to Free Expression, co-edited by @profalankchen.bsky.social & Ash Bhagwat. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... The abstract:

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This is a superb speech by @governor.ca.gov just now. Clear. Strong. Simple. Direct. Angry—in a way that appeals to the best in people, not the worst. Seven plus minutes of the most effective rhetoric in response to Trump. This is how you want a leader to talk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=linJ...

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If you're a baseball fan and can afford to do so (and don't already), please consider subscribing to @fangraphs.com. Fantastic site for advanced stats and outstanding writing and analysis!

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Hypocrisy. Leave it to Leavitt.

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Another great Sunday notes column from @davidlaurila.bsky.social! I can't imagine how much fun it must have been to chat with Ron Washington! blogs.fangraphs.com/sunday-notes...

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Holy shit!!!

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Well now how TF am I expected to get any work done for the rest of the day?!?

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FYI, @uclawsf.bsky.social is searching for an Executive Director for its new Center for Constitutional Democracy. Job announcement here: uclawsf.breezy.hr/p/a8bbd2d749...

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Hawley apparently still pissed about this book review michiganlawreview.org/journal/of-m... @strictscrutiny.bsky.social

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HAWLEY: Let's see the Trump chart. You don't think it's a little bit anomalous that Trump has so many more nationwide injunctions against him? KATE SHAW: A very plausible explanation you have to consider is that he's engaged in much more lawless activity than other presidents

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Hi hello! It’s still May, which means it’s ALS Awareness Month! We’re less than a week away from MLB Lou Gehrig Day, celebrated on June 1+2 this year! #EndALS Full Gehrig Day games schedule, including teams on road 6/1-2⬇️ www.mlb.com/mlb-together...

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I've got a new Essay out in ‪@columlrev.bsky.social‬: MONELL'S UNTAPPED POTENTIAL. In it, I set out an overlooked argument for municipal liability-a claim for failure to supervise based on police departments' inattention to lawsuit allegations & information.🧵1/4 columbialawreview.org/wp-content/u...

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Good one from Andy Borowitz.

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Baseball and family pulled Nic Enright out of the darkness. Now, after two and a half years of pain and exhaustion and torment, he’s a big-league pitcher. And his debut, with his family present, was perfect. “That was everything I wanted it to be.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/637...

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Guardians fans, @zackmeisel.bsky.social is on Bluesky now, let’s show him some love and keep him engaged here!

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Oneil Cruz just hit this ball 122.9 mph. That is the hardest hit ball in the Statcast era.

submitted 26 days ago • 18 comments

Hat tip from this Guardians fan to Tarik Skubal. What a pitching performance!

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FINALLY, won one. @enosarris.bsky.social @dvr.bsky.social

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Watching my Guardians play the Brewers for the last 3 days. @dvr.bsky.social

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Going into today's games, the MLB division with the most total wins is the AL Central, with 103. Three more than the NL West. @enosarris.bsky.social @dvr.bsky.social

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RIP Justice David Souter. Author of one of the best law review articles ever written. . . his dissent in Seminole Tribe of Florida v. Florida, 517 U.S. 44 (1996).

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