Posts tagged "politics"

May 14, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: May 14, 1973

5/14/1973: Frontiero v. Richardson decided. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 14, 1973 appeared first on Reason.com.

May 14, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

LMAA

LMAA („Lokale Märkte. Alternative Anbieter“) listet online-shops auf, die nicht zu den großen Anbietern gehören.

May 14, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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May 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Starting Statement with "LOL" Doesn't Keep The Assertion in It From Being Potentially Libelous

From yesterday's decision by Judge Dana Sabraw (S.D. Cal.) in Button v. Lopresti: The Court accepts the Amended Complaint's allegations… The post Starting Statement with "LOL" Doesn't Keep The Asse...

May 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

The Harlan Institute Championship Round At The National Archives

High school students presented arguments about whether to declare independence in the presence of the Declaration of Independence.

May 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Injunction Against Referring to Ex-Wife and Children in Online Media Violates First Amendment

An excerpt from a long Washington Court of Appeals decision approved yesterday for publication, Asbach v. Couto (Judge Bradley Maxa,… The post Injunction Against Referring to Ex-Wife and Children i...

May 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Bipolar Disorder, Libel, Attraction to Children as "Beautiful Creatures of God," and Anonymous "Ticking Time Bomb" Allegation

An excerpt from the long Law Office of John Randolph, PLLC v. EWU Media LLC, decided Monday by the Washington… The post Bipolar Disorder, Libel, Attraction to Children as "Beautiful Creatures of Go...

May 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: May 13, 1912

5/13/1912: Seventeenth Amendment is approved by the House of Representatives. The Senate approved it the prior month. The Seventeenth Amendment… The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 13, 191...

May 13, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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May 12, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Lawsuit Against UW Social Work School Over Retaliation for Allegedly Anti-Trans Essay Can Go Forward

According to plaintiff, “[Prof.] Harner believed Plaintiff’s planned zine project [class assignment] was on ‘the issue of ‘trans’ people sexually assaulting others in prison,’ a topic Harner found ...

May 12, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

No First Amendment Violation in Ohio Closing DEI-Related Offices and Committees

From Rice v. Schell, decided two weeks ago by Judge Matthew McFarland (S.D. Ohio), but just posted on Westlaw a… The post No First Amendment Violation in Ohio Closing DEI-Related Offices and Commit...

May 12, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Today in Supreme Court History: May 12, 1790

5/12/1790: Justice James Iredell takes the judicial oath. The post Today in Supreme Court History: May 12, 1790 appeared first on Reason.com.

May 12, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Open Thread

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May 12, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Bilder im Darkmode

Bilder im Darkmode haben jetzt nur noch einen hellen Hintergrund, wenn sie ihn brauchen.

May 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

A Modest Uptick in Supreme Court Popularity

A recent YouGov poll shows the Court is likely less unpopular than before. The tariff ruling may have given it a boost. The poll has several other notable findings, as well.

May 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Justice Alito Extends Administrative Stay of Mifepristone Order

The justices will consider what to do with the Fifth Circuit's mifepristone order for af ew more days

May 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Court Strikes Allegations About Israeli History from Lawsuit Alleging Anti-Semitism at CUNY

"Requiring Defendant to either admit or deny allegations regarding historical events that took place in 136 C.E. would serve no purpose."

May 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Elected Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht Switches from Democrat to Independent

"It is my hope that Pennsylvanians, and Americans, of all viewpoints and backgrounds will oppose and resist the scourge of Jew-hatred before it undermines what our ancestors have built here."

May 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

"Man Pleads Guilty to 'Doxxing' Home Address of United States Supreme Court Justice" with Intent to Threaten or Incite Violence

From Wednesday's Justice Department press release: Kyle Andrew Edwards, 59, of Alexander, N.C., appeared in federal court today and pleaded… The post "Man Pleads Guilty to 'Doxxing' Home Address of...

May 11, 2026 from Stranger Than Usual

Strengeres Clippy

Ich habe mal ausprobiert, mehr Cargo-Clippy-Regeln zu aktivieren.