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Jennifer @gaylorj.bsky.social · 2h

There are few articles I read all the way through these days. Anything by @elienyc.bsky.social is definitely on the list.
Anyone who is able to mix Cheech and Chong and tanning testicles with cogent critiques of the high court is a no brainer.

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 2h

Turns out, the MAGA Supreme Court is the one interested in converting your kids through the use of quack doctors with medically unsound practices based on no scientific evidence. "Every accusation is a confession" with them.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...

The Supreme Court Wants to Convert Your Kids

During a hearing this week, the court’s theocrats made it clear that they’ll vote to end a ban on conversion therapy for minors.

www.thenation.com

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 2h

Turns out, the MAGA Supreme Court is the one interested in converting your kids through the use of quack doctors with medically unsound practices based on no scientific evidence. "Every accusation is a confession" with them.
My latest in @thenation.com
www.thenation.com/article/soci...

The Supreme Court Wants to Convert Your Kids

During a hearing this week, the court’s theocrats made it clear that they’ll vote to end a ban on conversion therapy for minors.

www.thenation.com

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 3h

This is why I think the next Democratic president needs to use the EXACT tools that SCOTUS has handed Trump. Don't leave room for any distinctions.

Impound funds for deportation. Give ICE the USAID treatment. Refuse to collect government-backed debt. Purge MAGA loyalists from the executive branch.

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 20h

"Houston Street"

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 22h

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 20h

Me: You don’t have Columbus Day off?
Wife: No.
13yo: What’s Columbus Day?
Wife: Indigenous people day.
13yo: oh, we have that off. Sorry you don’t mommy. Daddy, did you know Christopher Columbus sucked?
Me: :).

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 21h

Anyway, I played the FUCK out of AC: Black flag. Especially the DLC which let you roll around freeing plantations.

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 21h

Anyway, I played the FUCK out of AC: Black flag. Especially the DLC which let you roll around freeing plantations.

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 21h

Ubisoft: "Okay, so in this game you fight the Klan"
Marketers: "You can't sell that in America"
Ubisoft: "Why?"
Marketers: "Umm [gestures broadly]. The Klan fucking won?"
Ubisoft: "Merde."
Marketers: "Yeah, we've asked for the Statue back but they're being dicks about that too."

Stephen Totilo @stephentotilo.bsky.social · 22h

SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan

Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke

www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...

Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year

Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File

www.gamefile.news

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People’s Parity Project @peoplesparity.bsky.social · 2d

Court reform must be part of any plan to save democracy Read: @elienyc.bsky.social @thenation.com on what's at stake

Our new analysis finds court reform would check SCOTUS as a facilitator of autocracy, while preserving litigation as a tool to fight back: peoplesparity.org/research/no-...

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Hey, nobody *made* them vote for the host of Wrestlemania 4 @legalminimum.bsky.social · 2d

“A new left-wing political approach must emerge from the Supreme Court’s destruction of laws and rights—an approach that doesn’t rely on the courts to enforce social progress, but relies on the people to force social progress on the courts.”

As always, he’s correct.

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 3d

It's the first Monday in October which means the Supreme Court is back in session. Here's my preview of all the cruelty and evil they will visit upon us this term.
My *cover story* in @thenation.com :)

www.thenation.com/article/soci...

The Supreme Court v. Democracy

The Nation’s justice correspondent previews the court’s coming term—and explains why it will never stand up to Trump.

www.thenation.com

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Mike Sacks @mikesacks.bsky.social · 2d

Get yourself a Congressperson who will take power away from the Roberts Court and give it back to the people.

Mike Sacks for Congress

Mike Sacks is running for Congress to bring honest, accountable leadership to Washington. Learn more about his vision for bold, people-first policies and his commitment to fighting for working familie...

mikesacksforcongress.com

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 1d

True pain right here

Jay Willis @jaywillis.net · 2d

Hey Siri show me the desktop of someone who despises himself

my desktop which has copies of the recent dogshit books of Stephen Breyer, Anthony Kennedy, and Amy coney Barrett

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Karoli @karoli.bsky.social · 3d

A must-read.

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 3d

It's the first Monday in October which means the Supreme Court is back in session. Here's my preview of all the cruelty and evil they will visit upon us this term.
My *cover story* in @thenation.com :)

www.thenation.com/article/soci...

The Supreme Court v. Democracy

The Nation’s justice correspondent previews the court’s coming term—and explains why it will never stand up to Trump.

www.thenation.com

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 3d

It's the first Monday in October which means the Supreme Court is back in session. Here's my preview of all the cruelty and evil they will visit upon us this term.
My *cover story* in @thenation.com :)

www.thenation.com/article/soci...

The Supreme Court v. Democracy

The Nation’s justice correspondent previews the court’s coming term—and explains why it will never stand up to Trump.

www.thenation.com

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 4d

I’ve put a potato in Volt and Valkyr. Volt is very fun all around. Valkyr being too angry to die is great. I really like the cc playstyle of Nyx, but I don’t have any more potatoes.
Last night I unlocked my first Prime, Gauss. And I’m excited to play him when he’s done cooking on Monday. :)

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 4d

Hahaha. That’s amazing. :)

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 5d

Tons of fun.

And, it’s not like i felt offended or menaced or anything. It’s just… really freaking weird.

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 5d

I mean, I guess I respect the diversity of the player base, but, that’s some weird shit right?

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 5d

So, I’ve been playing Warframe for a month and so far I have been randomly matched with “MrToxicWhiteGuy” “ChineseMan1” and “IBlackGuy.”
I played Destiny for over 1,000 hours and was never matched with a player named after their (alleged) race.
Am I missing a joke or something?

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 5d

It’s a simple faith

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Adam C @qedadam.bsky.social · 5d

Laughing out loud at @elienyc.bsky.social's religion of puppies, childcare, and blowing up the Death Star. Everyone buy and read his books.

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Spencer Cross @spencercross.bsky.social · 6d

A wonderfully cogent piece by @elienyc.bsky.social that does a great job explaining in plain English why Thomas' approach to jurisprudence isn't just casual partisan hackery but an existential threat to the foundations of how the SC is supposed to function. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Clarence Thomas Admits That He’s Coming for Our Rights

In a little-covered speech, the Supreme Court justice explained how he thinks the court should reverse rulings conservatives don’t like.

www.thenation.com

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 7d

Clarence Thomas announced that he doesn't care about precedent and is making it up as he goes along. He didn't say it *like that* of course, because then people would have noticed.
But I noticed, through the jargon, and explain it here in @thenation.
www.thenation.com/article/soci...

Clarence Thomas Admits That He’s Coming for Our Rights

In a little-covered speech, the Supreme Court justice explained how he thinks the court should reverse rulings conservatives don’t like.

www.thenation.com

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 8d

Right. ... Right :(.

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SharpeNBogle @sharpeandbogle.bsky.social · 8d

I only wanted to watch the part highlighted but this was so good from the get go, I’m watching it all. Nice job

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 9d

I think I did some good work here overall, but my guess is that most people are going to want to fast forward to the 34:30 mark to hear me and "David" from North Carolina.

www.c-span.org/program/wash...

Elie Mystal on Comey Indictment and Trump Justice Department

Elie Mystal talked about the Indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and actions of the Trump Justice Department.

www.c-span.org

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