Denys Beecher
@dbeecher.bsky.social
16 years in US Social Security law, primarily disability claim representation
Gave the new Blade Runner TTRPG a try yesterday. Could not resist the pre-gen whose archetype was “doxie.”
January 19, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Gave the new Blade Runner TTRPG a try yesterday. Could not resist the pre-gen whose archetype was “doxie.”
Motion to dismiss is finally out on this case. Arguing 1) that you can only threaten a natural person, not ICE as a whole and 2) this obviously doesn't constitute a true threat.
The 1A arguments are a little light on citations compared to similar recent cases I've read, but not bad.
The 1A arguments are a little light on citations compared to similar recent cases I've read, but not bad.
January 19, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Motion to dismiss is finally out on this case. Arguing 1) that you can only threaten a natural person, not ICE as a whole and 2) this obviously doesn't constitute a true threat.
The 1A arguments are a little light on citations compared to similar recent cases I've read, but not bad.
The 1A arguments are a little light on citations compared to similar recent cases I've read, but not bad.
Apparently poor people should be left entirely without representation and to the tender mercies of the current “justice system.”
A public defender, by virtue of participating, endorses any false arrest, and any poor and unjust decision that may occur.
January 18, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Apparently poor people should be left entirely without representation and to the tender mercies of the current “justice system.”
“If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion… If there are any circumstances which permit an exception, its necessary for self-government”
Judge Kacsmaryk writes to say that the First Amendment only protects "public discourse necessary to self-government," as he slurs drag and holds it not protected.
January 18, 2026 at 2:43 PM
“If there is any fixed star in our constitutional constellation, it is that no official, high or petty, can prescribe what shall be orthodox in politics, nationalism, religion, or other matters of opinion… If there are any circumstances which permit an exception, its necessary for self-government”
Presumably they would be less than pleased if someone were to supplement this poster by pointing out that also amongst those lawgivers are Maimonides and Suleiman the Magnificent.
omg the Ten Commandments "poster" that Louisiana intends to send to schools (which are required to display them in every public classroom, including at universities) includes images of Moses and Mike Johnson share.google/eoRiDvHsshEg...
January 17, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Presumably they would be less than pleased if someone were to supplement this poster by pointing out that also amongst those lawgivers are Maimonides and Suleiman the Magnificent.
For those who want the full press release straight from the source: minneapolisunions.org/system/files...
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM
For those who want the full press release straight from the source: minneapolisunions.org/system/files...
Pretty much the opposite of touching grass, but always a good break from doom scrolling. The cold front cleared the skies beautifully.
Jupiter and the Galilean moons. Much clearer to the eye than to my poor phone camera. Can make out the planetary bands (no spot at the moment).
Jupiter and the Galilean moons. Much clearer to the eye than to my poor phone camera. Can make out the planetary bands (no spot at the moment).
January 16, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Pretty much the opposite of touching grass, but always a good break from doom scrolling. The cold front cleared the skies beautifully.
Jupiter and the Galilean moons. Much clearer to the eye than to my poor phone camera. Can make out the planetary bands (no spot at the moment).
Jupiter and the Galilean moons. Much clearer to the eye than to my poor phone camera. Can make out the planetary bands (no spot at the moment).
"But what if Trump cancels elections by literally starting another civil war?"
Then we wait to see who comes down on which side of the war and act accordingly. In the meantime, please stop whining about it.
Then we wait to see who comes down on which side of the war and act accordingly. In the meantime, please stop whining about it.
January 15, 2026 at 7:46 PM
"But what if Trump cancels elections by literally starting another civil war?"
Then we wait to see who comes down on which side of the war and act accordingly. In the meantime, please stop whining about it.
Then we wait to see who comes down on which side of the war and act accordingly. In the meantime, please stop whining about it.
We asked the residents of Hannibal, Missouri what they think of Chicago.
January 15, 2026 at 2:52 PM
We asked the residents of Hannibal, Missouri what they think of Chicago.
Current view from the recliner. I think Mulligan is telling me it’s time to swap to my book. No more TV tonight.
January 15, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Current view from the recliner. I think Mulligan is telling me it’s time to swap to my book. No more TV tonight.
Still remains baffling to me that no one I've talked to (including support staff, attorney advisors, and ALJs) at SSA's Special Review Cadre, whose job it is to handle basically all of the cases that fall under 20 CFR 416.1453(c)(1) appear to even know that the law even exists
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Still remains baffling to me that no one I've talked to (including support staff, attorney advisors, and ALJs) at SSA's Special Review Cadre, whose job it is to handle basically all of the cases that fall under 20 CFR 416.1453(c)(1) appear to even know that the law even exists
Thank goodness in the 21st century we now have the technology to be able to display someone's name and badge number...
I am introducing the Quick Recognition (QR) Act, which requires ICE and CBP officers to wear uniforms featuring QR codes. When scanned, the code would generate a digital ID displaying the officer’s name, badge number, and law enforcement agency.
ICE should be unmasked both physically and digitally.
ICE should be unmasked both physically and digitally.
January 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Thank goodness in the 21st century we now have the technology to be able to display someone's name and badge number...
Oh, they've got Stephen Lang to play John Burns in the new Gettysburg movie.
January 14, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Oh, they've got Stephen Lang to play John Burns in the new Gettysburg movie.
Huh. US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has created its own e-filing system. No more CM/ECF as of April.
January 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Huh. US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims has created its own e-filing system. No more CM/ECF as of April.
Encountered a new ALJ on Friday who gave me a compliment, which I appreciated, but also should be embarrassing to the profession. He complimented me for being familiar enough with the file to be able to direct him to relevant sections in response to his questions. That should be basic competence!
January 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Encountered a new ALJ on Friday who gave me a compliment, which I appreciated, but also should be embarrassing to the profession. He complimented me for being familiar enough with the file to be able to direct him to relevant sections in response to his questions. That should be basic competence!
Slightly diminish a game:
Search for Planet Y
Draw Iron
Solar System Cruise
Dead of Autumn
Search for Planet Y
Draw Iron
Solar System Cruise
Dead of Autumn
Slightly diminish a game:
Jails and Gila Monsters.
Jails and Gila Monsters.
Slightly diminish a game:
Warhammer 39,983
Warhammer 39,983
January 11, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Slightly diminish a game:
Search for Planet Y
Draw Iron
Solar System Cruise
Dead of Autumn
Search for Planet Y
Draw Iron
Solar System Cruise
Dead of Autumn
Family/political rant.
So I have three half-siblings through my dad. All well grown and out of the house by the time I was born. Sister still lived in town as I grew up. Both brothers in Spokane.
Never close with any of them, but stayed Facebook friends with them until 2020.
So I have three half-siblings through my dad. All well grown and out of the house by the time I was born. Sister still lived in town as I grew up. Both brothers in Spokane.
Never close with any of them, but stayed Facebook friends with them until 2020.
January 11, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Family/political rant.
So I have three half-siblings through my dad. All well grown and out of the house by the time I was born. Sister still lived in town as I grew up. Both brothers in Spokane.
Never close with any of them, but stayed Facebook friends with them until 2020.
So I have three half-siblings through my dad. All well grown and out of the house by the time I was born. Sister still lived in town as I grew up. Both brothers in Spokane.
Never close with any of them, but stayed Facebook friends with them until 2020.
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i don't have any medication left and missed 2 dosages yesterday.
please help if you can 🙏🏽
i also don't have shelter from tomorrow night onwards (i'm okay for tonight) i'm reaching out to as many organisations as possible for help.
literally anything helps!
i've received $166 so far ❤️
please help if you can 🙏🏽
i also don't have shelter from tomorrow night onwards (i'm okay for tonight) i'm reaching out to as many organisations as possible for help.
literally anything helps!
i've received $166 so far ❤️
Rebeka is a Black cancer patient who's been EVICTED (they can't pay rent bc they were hospitalised several times in the past 6 months)
They're currently UNHOUSED & struggling to pay their medical bills.
They need medication & shelter URGENTLY.
Immediate need: +\- $2000
💸 paypal.me/thelongestroad
They're currently UNHOUSED & struggling to pay their medical bills.
They need medication & shelter URGENTLY.
Immediate need: +\- $2000
💸 paypal.me/thelongestroad
January 10, 2026 at 10:19 AM
i don't have any medication left and missed 2 dosages yesterday.
please help if you can 🙏🏽
i also don't have shelter from tomorrow night onwards (i'm okay for tonight) i'm reaching out to as many organisations as possible for help.
literally anything helps!
i've received $166 so far ❤️
please help if you can 🙏🏽
i also don't have shelter from tomorrow night onwards (i'm okay for tonight) i'm reaching out to as many organisations as possible for help.
literally anything helps!
i've received $166 so far ❤️
I scanned that first word differently on my first read through and was momentarily very confused. @legalminimum.bsky.social
Doc McGowan’s transness is effectively her superpower. Featherweight’s seems like it’s just a fuckin gimmick.
January 9, 2026 at 4:43 PM
I scanned that first word differently on my first read through and was momentarily very confused. @legalminimum.bsky.social
I was not familiar with Chewy’s game.
(Yes, this is a real ad I just saw on Facebook)
(Yes, this is a real ad I just saw on Facebook)
January 9, 2026 at 3:45 AM
I was not familiar with Chewy’s game.
(Yes, this is a real ad I just saw on Facebook)
(Yes, this is a real ad I just saw on Facebook)
When SSA can’t be bothered to put a complete certified earnings record in the file we return to the old ways.
January 8, 2026 at 9:15 PM
When SSA can’t be bothered to put a complete certified earnings record in the file we return to the old ways.
If anyone can help out Bex you'd be doing them a lot of good. Homeless and recovering from cancer treatments in the winter is not a place for anybody to have to be.
I am absolutely tapped out for the next week or so.
I am absolutely tapped out for the next week or so.
if anyone can spare anything, please?
it'll add up ❤️
i only have enough medication for 2 more dosages
i don't have a plan for shelter yet, but i'm working on it
it'll add up ❤️
i only have enough medication for 2 more dosages
i don't have a plan for shelter yet, but i'm working on it
@bexmashaba.bsky.social got evicted and is just out of hospital
they should rest but are fundraising to survive, shelter, and continued cancer treatment
immediate needs:
temporary shelter: $43 per night x 15 repayment for past surgery: $917
meds: $334
food, etc: $150
ko-fi.com/rebekamash/g...
they should rest but are fundraising to survive, shelter, and continued cancer treatment
immediate needs:
temporary shelter: $43 per night x 15 repayment for past surgery: $917
meds: $334
food, etc: $150
ko-fi.com/rebekamash/g...
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM
If anyone can help out Bex you'd be doing them a lot of good. Homeless and recovering from cancer treatments in the winter is not a place for anybody to have to be.
I am absolutely tapped out for the next week or so.
I am absolutely tapped out for the next week or so.
Some Canadians apparently still haven't outgrown their deference to sovereign authority.
January 8, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Some Canadians apparently still haven't outgrown their deference to sovereign authority.