Tag Archives: Marc Elias

Fearful historians. Combative lawyers. Everybody yelling at Democrats

Posted on February 21, 2025 by Naomi

Yesterday, I watched and listened to Paul Krugman having a penetrating conversation with a military historian, Phillips O’Brien, who teaches at the University of St. Andrews (Scotland). They were discussing us, i.e., America in the throes of today. It was … Continue reading →

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What an education we’ve been getting since Nov 2016!

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Naomi

I just read Marc Elias’s article on the Materiality Provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. And I thought, gee whiz, I never knew about this fascinating aspect of a law I sort of thought I understood — but … Continue reading →

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Things happening

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Naomi

♥ Congress just reintroduced a constitutional amendment to overturn ♥ Citizens United. ♥ Chuck Schumer tweeted, Make sure your friends see this: We have now confirmed FIFTY-SIX federal judges under this Democratic Senate Majority! [I’m making sure my friends who … Continue reading →

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