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A Missouri Nightmare

The View from Rural Missouri by Jess Piper • 1254 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Sexual Assault Government Law Women's Rights
  1. Many women and girls in Missouri are forced to bear children resulting from rape due to the state's abortion ban.
  2. The legal system often fails rape victims, leading to their perpetrators not facing consequences.
  3. Anti-abortion stances restricting access to abortion post-rape can be seen as state-sanctioned rape and mandated pregnancy.

DOGE due diligence at treasury

bad cattitude • 314 implied HN points • 12 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Transparency Corruption Law Finance
  1. Since 1946, U.S. presidents and their advisors haven't had access to the government's payment system. This lack of transparency has been a long-standing issue.
  2. Many former treasury secretaries are upset about attempts to make the payment system more visible. They believe this openness threatens the way things have always been done.
  3. There's a push for greater auditing and transparency in government spending. People want to hold officials accountable and make sure tax dollars are spent properly.

Disaffected, Episode 164, March 23, 2024

Disaffected Newsletter • 679 implied HN points • 25 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ideology Education Health Media Law
  1. Woke ideas are spreading in schools and other institutions, influencing future doctors and professionals. This is concerning because these ideas can be harmful.
  2. In Washington state, aspiring lawyers won't have to take the bar exam anymore, which raises questions about equity in the legal profession.
  3. The Mayo Clinic is reportedly prioritizing hiring convicts and refugees for certain medical positions, showing a shift in hiring practices.

Grey's Law, The Republic, and You (Part 3)

Devon’s Substack • 119 implied HN points • 26 Jul 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Security Government Law Crisis Leadership
  1. The US Secret Service made serious mistakes during a security event, showing a lack of coordination and teamwork. It's essential for security teams to work well together to effectively handle threats.
  2. The personnel assigned for Trump's security were not a cohesive team. They were gathered from different sources and did not have experience working together, which compromised their effectiveness.
  3. In security and military contexts, having a trained, familiar team is crucial. If team members don't know each other, they can't operate as smoothly, which can lead to failures in protecting important individuals.
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Porn Is Inevitable

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 491 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Media Law Society Sexuality Politics
  1. The Supreme Court is reviewing laws that require age verification on porn sites, but porn will likely continue to exist regardless of the outcome.
  2. Many states have introduced laws to prevent minors from accessing pornography, citing concerns about the impact on youth.
  3. Despite these regulations, the history of porn shows it's always been around and is easily accessible online, making these laws largely ineffective.

Why Is Trump Suing the Media?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 524 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Media Law Public Opinion Political strategy
  1. Trump is suing media companies, claiming they misrepresented polling data in a way that influenced the election. He believes this was part of a broader scheme against him.
  2. The lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and its pollster stemmed from a misleading poll predicting a loss for him. He sees it as a significant error that affected public perception.
  3. This legal action appears to be part of Trump's strategy to challenge and punish media outlets that he feels have treated him unfairly or inaccurately.

Actual Malice

Glenn’s Substack • 1513 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Supreme Court Civil Rights First Amendment Media
  1. The Supreme Court's decision in New York Times v. Sullivan constitutionalized the law of libel.
  2. The case highlighted the importance of the 'actual malice' standard in libel cases, requiring proof of knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard for truth.
  3. The Sullivan case had a significant impact by protecting the press from libel suits, but also raised concerns about media responsibility and trust over time.

unpardonable pardons

bad cattitude • 291 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Government Policy Law Corruption
  1. The pardoning of individuals related to January 6 raises serious concerns about justice and accountability. It seems to give a free pass to those who may have acted unlawfully while in power.
  2. A dangerous precedent is set when political figures can use pardons to avoid consequences for their actions. This undermines trust in the system and holds the potential for abuse of power.
  3. Despite the pardons, there's still a chance to pursue the truth by calling on those involved to testify. They could face new charges for lying, which might encourage honesty and accountability moving forward.

Revealed: The new batch of laws undermining parliament

Striking 13 • 1277 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Legislation Policy Law Democracy
  1. The government is quietly making significant changes to immigration, prisons, and drug laws without proper scrutiny or transparency, leading to severe consequences.
  2. The use of statutory instruments by the government allows ministers to create laws on the spot, bypassing normal parliamentary debates and scrutiny processes.
  3. The lack of accountability and assessment in passing new laws through statutory instruments is creating a functional and democratic problem, hindering understanding of impacts and consequences.

In praise of robotic judging

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 239 implied HN points • 13 May 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Law Due process
  1. In judicial decision-making, applying precedent like a robot can lead to simple and predictable case resolutions.
  2. Civil asset forfeiture cases can be complex, leading to unfair outcomes for innocent owners, with issues such as timing, burden of proof, and lack of initial judicial oversight.
  3. While some judges have specific judicial philosophies, there is an argument for mindlessly applying precedent to simplify and predict case outcomes, potentially reducing division and making the judicial process less dependent on individual justices.

In Defense of Illegal Immigration

Fake Noûs • 200 implied HN points • 08 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Ethics Law Political theory Social Issues
  1. Illegal immigrants have no moral reason to respect immigration laws. If they have a chance to improve their lives by moving, they shouldn’t feel guilty about doing it, even if it's illegal.
  2. Even if we assume the state has authority and its laws are justified, it doesn't mean that potential immigrants have any obligation to follow those laws.
  3. Many beliefs about authority suggest that the government's power doesn't apply to people trying to immigrate illegally. So, even if someone thinks the government is legitimate, it doesn't change the reasoning for illegal migrants.

Weekend Listening: The Right Way to Fight Illiberalism

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2119 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Law Ideology Activism Governance
  1. There is a spreading concern about the moral decline within American universities due to instances of antisemitism and ideological indoctrination.
  2. Many states are reevaluating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses through legislation and policy changes.
  3. There is a debate about the nature of DEI ideology, with some viewing it as an illiberal force prioritizing identity over ideas, while others argue about its Marxist influences and impact on societal values.

Post Office scandal: what next?

A Lawyer Writes • 648 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Policy Justice Corruption Law Inquiry
  1. Police and politicians are calling for actions regarding the Post Office scandal, but major steps are unlikely until a public inquiry is completed.
  2. The justice secretary is exploring ways to exonerate sub-postmasters who were wrongly convicted during the Horizon IT scandal.
  3. The Criminal Cases Review Commission is offering help to individuals affected by the faulty convictions, encouraging them to seek justice.

assessing the case for pardoning fauci

bad cattitude • 233 implied HN points • 15 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Politics Law Health Public Policy Government
  1. Pardoning Fauci may send a message that he is being protected from accountability. This could shape public opinion in favor of Fauci rather than promote transparency.
  2. Many people are not aware of the controversies surrounding the NIH's role in COVID-19. It's important to publicize the facts to educate the general public.
  3. There should be accountability for public figures like Fauci. Exposing the truth about their actions can help prevent similar issues in the future.

Is the Supreme Court seriously going to disqualify Trump? (Redux)

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 659 implied HN points • 21 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Supreme Court Election Insurrection Constitution
  1. Chances of the Supreme Court disqualifying Trump are low but improving, now estimated at around 20%.
  2. The conventional wisdom leans towards the Supreme Court reversing the Colorado Supreme Court's decision, considering factors like democratic norms and legal arguments.
  3. There is a small chance, about 15%, that the Supreme Court might affirm the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to disqualify Trump, based on the quality of legal reasoning in the case.

A Crusading Clerisy

Not On Your Team, But Always Fair • 963 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Religion Bureaucracy Academia Identity politics Law
  1. Marxism is not a religion, but post-Enlightenment progressivism ('Wokery') can be considered as one.
  2. The growth of the human-and-cultural capital class, along with technological evolution, has led to a shift towards jobs less grounded in physical reality, especially in entertainment, media, and education.
  3. Post-Enlightenment Progressivism (

Thoughts Upon A Journey

Glenn’s Substack • 943 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🚌 Education AI Law
  1. The author reflects on taking a break after the semester
  2. The author mentions grading exams for Constitutional Law and Law of Outer Space
  3. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial

On Disney v. DeSantis

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 1038 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Government Contracts Free speech Constitution
  1. Florida's actions against Disney in response to their criticism of new laws may violate Disney's constitutional rights, including the First Amendment and the Contracts Clause.
  2. The specific laws enacted by Florida to target Disney and revoke their contracts could be considered unconstitutional under the Contracts Clause, regardless of the stated intentions of the lawmakers.
  3. The legal battle between Disney and Florida showcases the complexities of constitutional law and the potential implications of using legislation to retaliate against private entities for exercising their rights.

The Case for a "National Clarification Initiative" to Reduce Needless Bureaucracy

The Good Science Project • 100 implied HN points • 09 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Bureaucracy Policy Law Administration
  1. A National Clarification Initiative could help clear up misunderstandings about laws that make government work less effective. Many agencies operate under incorrect beliefs about what the law actually requires.
  2. Simplifying and clarifying legal requirements could free up resources and improve innovation in federal programs. There's a lot of unnecessary bureaucracy that slows things down.
  3. Getting feedback directly from agency employees about what's confusing or restrictive can help highlight problems. This initiative would proactively seek these insights to make government processes better.

above the law

bad cattitude • 287 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Law Elections Media Corruption
  1. Big government can lead to corruption and a lack of morality. When government grows, it often becomes less accountable and more corrupt.
  2. A recent pardon by the president for his son raises concerns about accountability. It seems to protect powerful figures from facing the consequences of their actions.
  3. To create a better government, people need to reclaim power from the current system. A smaller, more accountable government could lead to a more moral society.

The Curious Case of Luigi Mangione

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 296 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Law Public Safety Gun Control Health Policy
  1. Luigi Mangione was caught after a customer at McDonald's recognized him following the murder of UnitedHealthcare's CEO. It's surprising that someone like him could be involved in such a serious crime.
  2. He had a 3D-printed gun and a handwritten manifesto when he was arrested. This raises questions about his motives and planning.
  3. The case has turned people into amateur detectives as they tried to follow the story. It shows how we are often drawn into real-life mysteries.

Live Updates: Jury Is Deadlocked in Daniel Penny Trial

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 296 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Crime Justice Trial Government
  1. The jury has been deliberating for over 20 hours but couldn't agree on a manslaughter charge against Daniel Penny.
  2. The judge has instructed the jury to return for more discussions on a lesser charge.
  3. This trial is significant as it involves a former Marine and a case of public concern regarding safety and accountability.

Canadian Patriot Podcast with Randy Hillier: The Un-constitutionality of Emergencies Act

Matt Ehret's Insights • 412 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Government Justice Freedom Activism
  1. Former MP Randy Hillier discusses the unconstitutionality of the Emergencies Act in a recent Canadian Patriot Podcast.
  2. The Federal Court ruling on Jan 26 declared the Trudeau-Freeland Emergencies Act as unconstitutional, impacting Canadians and sparking discussions on a COVID crimes inquiry.
  3. Resources provided for becoming an informed organizer on related topics like history, documentaries, and critical analysis.

Perverted Incentives

Holly’s Newsletter • 1587 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Justice Crime Law Children Abuse
  1. Proposed Florida law for death penalty for child sex crimes may have unintended consequences like removing incentives for perpetrators to keep victims alive.
  2. Trauma reactions to child sexual abuse are complex and reporting may be deterred due to consequences for families and communities.
  3. Suggests life without parole as fitting punishment for these crimes, highlighting the need to consider the complexity and unintended outcomes of changing laws around child sexual abuse.

Sitting In at The Daniel Penny Trial

Autonomy • 23 implied HN points • 23 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Justice Trials Legal system
  1. In a courtroom, both sides work hard to present their case, highlighting the competition between the defense and prosecution. This can lead to intense moments where one side tries to catch the other off guard.
  2. Even judges are part of this competitive environment. They have to be careful with their instructions because any mistakes can lead to major troubles, like a mistrial.
  3. Competition is everywhere in life, not just in courts. It drives us to improve and set higher standards for ourselves, like how we strive to play music better by observing professionals.

URGENT: Biden pardons Fauci

Unreported Truths • 80 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Government Elections Public Health Policy
  1. Biden pardoned Fauci, raising questions about why someone who did not commit a crime needs a pardon. Many wonder if this is protecting him from accountability.
  2. The pardons given by Biden, including for Fauci, are seen as a misuse of presidential power and could lead to more distrust in public health officials.
  3. There is a feeling that investigations into the origins of Covid and the actions taken during the pandemic are crucial, and the pardons might hinder the pursuit of truth.

Call Me Karen (Barbara)

Disaffected Newsletter • 519 implied HN points • 14 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law Government Social Issues Media Civil Rights
  1. A jury let violent attackers from Antifa off without punishment, raising concerns about the legal system's integrity. It highlights a troubling trend where justice seems compromised.
  2. The government has intruded into everyday life, notably with the ban on incandescent light bulbs and hefty fines for selling them. This serves as a warning about increasing government control.
  3. The term 'Karen' has been used to label reasonable women negatively, but there is a call to redefine this and celebrate reasonable women like 'Barbara'. It's about recognizing and valuing assertive, concerned voices in society.

AI rights and human harms

imperfect offerings • 219 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Rights Law Human Rights
  1. AI industry co-opts the term 'learning' to justify its innovations and obscure responsibilities
  2. There is a call for an AI rights movement, drawing parallels with animal rights that may oversimplify complex ethical issues
  3. Human rights are at risk when powerful corporations prioritize their interests over accountability and regulation in the development and deployment of AI technology

The Justice of Bukele?

Bet On It • 674 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Law Justice Authoritarianism Human Rights Corruption
  1. Nayib Bukele's policies in El Salvador have significantly reduced the murder rate, but come at a cost of widespread jailing and lack of fair trials.
  2. The debate on Bukele's justice system involves utilitarian calculations which weigh saving lives against infringing on rights, highlighting moral pluralism.
  3. The emphasis on the importance of trials in a justice system is viewed primarily from an epistemic standpoint, weighing the trade-offs of accuracy and potential errors.

The Law of Trump - Part II

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 299 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Law First Amendment Speech Political Campaigns
  1. The First Amendment is being challenged by the unique case of Trump's statements, requiring the creation of new laws governing his speech.
  2. The court faces challenges in determining the risks justifying a gag order and in assessing the evidence and mental state of Trump's statements.
  3. Trump's political speech blurs the line between protected speech and intimidating behavior, posing challenges for traditional legal analysis.