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What’s in a name?

Godwin’s law states: “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches one.” In my experience, a similar law applies to the words…

At least as of yesterday morning, the Democratic establishment still didn’t get it. Then again, as of late yesterday, neither did the Republican establishment. And neither did Donald Trump. [UPDATED]

…think tanks and so-called legal foundations, small, non-profit (thus “Foundation” as part of their title) law firms, all funded by extreme economic self-styled libertarian (the Madison Avenue-inspired ideological label they…

GINNI THOMAS v. CLARENCE THOMAS

…most of whom once served as law clerks for a Supreme Court justice. Like standard-issue lobbyists who pedal access to legislators or members of the executive branch, these lawyers sell…

District Courts Push-Back

…a 2017 law meant to prevent just such a move after Trump had tried something similar during his first term in office. You can read the full lawsuit here. The Judge entered…