Lithwick has an entertaining account of Monday's major 4th Amendment ruling. It's somewhat unusual for Kennedy, rather than Scalia or Thomas, to be the swing vote in a 4th Amendment.
I knew that the House Democratic defeat of Trade Adjustment Assistance as a way to undermine fast track for the Trans Pacific Partnership would be short-lived. There was a lot.
I love the idea of the Russians going full Zimmerman Telegram and actively supporting Texas secessionists. I'm not even sure that stopping this is a bad thing for the rest.
The combination of Regency dramedy and fantasy (although ultimately a fantasy that owes more to European folklore and fairytales than Jack Vance) in Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell is a.
This National Review tongue bath of Scott Walker is gross, but if you read far enough down, you can see the magazine turn harshly on GOP orthodoxy of cutting taxes.
Both, of course.
I think Haley merits praise for this action. People called for South Carolina to take down the flag. She called for it to be taken down. I, myself, take yes.
I know I do -- even if I can't believe I'm getting paid to write one.
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