Legacy Admissions To End At Wesleyan University
After the Supreme Court’s decision curtailing affirmative action, Wesleyan University (CT) announced they are eliminating legacy admissions..
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Michigan AG Charges 16 For 2020 False Electors Scheme
Old and busted: Re-litigating 2020 presidential election. New hotness: Prosecuting the 2020 presidential election. At least in Michigan
Fear And Loathing And Commentary On Gun Buying
Is the increase in people buying guns and seeking training with weapons driven by fear, the “tactical bros,” or really just about protection?
That’s Not How That Works: “The New Right’s Theory of Power”
A stroll from Elon Musk to Dylan Mulvaney to explain the premise and proliferation of social conservatives’ belief they are institutionally persecuted.
Open Mic for the week of 7/17/2023
On this day in 1918, Nicholas II and his family were executed by Bolsheviks
Biden Admin Takes Another Run At Forgiving Student Loan Debt
Two weeks after the Supreme Court rejected the Biden Administration’s attempt to unilaterally forgive student loan debt, the Department of Education is trying again:
Seven States’ AGs Send Sternly Worded Letter Over Target Pride Merchandise
A letter to the Target Corporation over the retailer’s “Pride” merchandise from Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita & six other states’ AGs
Trump Rolls Out Delay Strategy In Classified Documents Case
To the surprise of no one who has paid a lick of attention to the various legal shenanigans of Team Trump over the years, Trump wants a delay
The “Tylenol Killer” Main Suspect James W Lewis Dead
The man who lived under suspicion as the cyanide-laced Tylenol killer of the early 80s has died a “not suspicious” death, according to police.
From Georgia.gov: Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Creating Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission
The bill establishes the following grounds for the removal or involuntary retirement of a district attorney or solicitor-general from office…
From ABC News: WHO downgrades COVID-19, says it’s no longer public health emergency
The WHO characterized COVID as a global pandemic in March 2020.
Four Proud Boys Found Guilty On 31 of 46 Counts For January 6th
Four Proud Boys, including leader Enrique Tarrio, have been convicted of various charges including seditious conspiracy relating to their involvement in the January 6th Capitol riots.
From Reuters: Argentina govt to pay for Chinese imports in yuan rather than dollars
The decision aims to ease the outflow of dollars, Argentina’s Economy minister Sergio Massa said during an event following a meeting with the Chinese ambassador, Zou Xiaoli, as well as with companies from various sectors.
TSN Open Mic for the week of 4/24/2023
It has been three times this month that I’ve said “Well, that’s the last snow of the season.”
Freddie Gets Practical, As In “Practical Majors”
Writing in New York Magazine, Freddie deBoer takes up the often said but little thought matter of having a “Practical Major.”
