Josh Chafetz
@joshchafetz.bsky.social
Agnes Williams Sesquicentennial Professor of Law and Politics, Georgetown Law: https://www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/josh-chafetz/
Author, most recently, of _Congress's Constitution_: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300248333/congresss-constitution/
Author, most recently, of _Congress's Constitution_: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300248333/congresss-constitution/
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Congress's Constitution
A leading scholar of Congress and the Constitution analyzes Congress’s surprisingly potent set of tools in the system of checks and balances. Congress is w...
yalebooks.yale.edu
Hi new followers!
If you happen to be interested in the separation of powers, Congress, government shutdowns, contempt of Congress, the filibuster, and more, have I got the book for you! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
If you happen to be interested in the separation of powers, Congress, government shutdowns, contempt of Congress, the filibuster, and more, have I got the book for you! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
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The Creation of Adam
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
The Creation of Adam
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Update:
As of today, February 13th, there are still NO Dem-aligned candidates for the 3 Georgia State Supreme Court elections on May 19th.
The filing deadline is March 6th.
So why aren't any challengers filing?
See next post in the thread for a possible explanation...
As of today, February 13th, there are still NO Dem-aligned candidates for the 3 Georgia State Supreme Court elections on May 19th.
The filing deadline is March 6th.
So why aren't any challengers filing?
See next post in the thread for a possible explanation...
Shortly after the much-discussed Wisconsin State Supreme Court election on April 7th will be *3* Georgia State Supreme Court elections on MAY 19TH.
All 3 seats are held by GOP-appointed Justices.
We need Dem-aligned candidates to run and win in these nonpartisan races to send a midterm message.
All 3 seats are held by GOP-appointed Justices.
We need Dem-aligned candidates to run and win in these nonpartisan races to send a midterm message.
February 13, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Update:
As of today, February 13th, there are still NO Dem-aligned candidates for the 3 Georgia State Supreme Court elections on May 19th.
The filing deadline is March 6th.
So why aren't any challengers filing?
See next post in the thread for a possible explanation...
As of today, February 13th, there are still NO Dem-aligned candidates for the 3 Georgia State Supreme Court elections on May 19th.
The filing deadline is March 6th.
So why aren't any challengers filing?
See next post in the thread for a possible explanation...
Either Mascott or Rao seem plausible to me. Rao's history on the bench is certainly more Trumpy than most of his first-term appointments.
February 13, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Either Mascott or Rao seem plausible to me. Rao's history on the bench is certainly more Trumpy than most of his first-term appointments.
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Oh I LOVE that Georgetown Law just issued a gigantic fuck-you to the forces of fascism by naming Liz Magill as their new dean.
a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .
ALT: a woman is sitting at a table with her hands folded in front of her .
media.tenor.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Oh I LOVE that Georgetown Law just issued a gigantic fuck-you to the forces of fascism by naming Liz Magill as their new dean.
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Some institutional news: www.georgetown.edu/news/liz-mag...
Liz Magill Named Executive Vice President and Dean of Georgetown Law
Liz Magill, former dean of Stanford Law School, provost of UVA and president of the University of Pennsylvania, will be Georgetown Law's next dean.
www.georgetown.edu
February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Some institutional news: www.georgetown.edu/news/liz-mag...
the flames are a dead giveaway that she, in fact, succeeded in setting a fire
February 13, 2026 at 5:33 PM
the flames are a dead giveaway that she, in fact, succeeded in setting a fire
this looks like more than "trying" to set a fire tbh
KMBC: "A woman tried to set a fire at a South Kansas City warehouse that had been rumored as a possible ICE detention center. Earlier today, the company that owns the property confirmed it is no longer moving forward with a sale to the U.S. government."
February 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
this looks like more than "trying" to set a fire tbh
Footnotes, always.
February 13, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Footnotes, always.
you are clearly raising him right
February 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
you are clearly raising him right
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polls don't really support this. people really loathe the gestapo murdering people in the streets. 1
US voters would be cheering fascism if Trump had delivered $3-per-pound ground beef.
That should fucking haunt us all.
That should fucking haunt us all.
February 13, 2026 at 4:19 PM
polls don't really support this. people really loathe the gestapo murdering people in the streets. 1
Some institutional news: www.georgetown.edu/news/liz-mag...
Liz Magill Named Executive Vice President and Dean of Georgetown Law
Liz Magill, former dean of Stanford Law School, provost of UVA and president of the University of Pennsylvania, will be Georgetown Law's next dean.
www.georgetown.edu
February 13, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Some institutional news: www.georgetown.edu/news/liz-mag...
Awww, thank you!
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Awww, thank you!
We are not! But we've managed to overcome the divide.
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 PM
We are not! But we've managed to overcome the divide.
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This book absolutely rules. Feels like I'm taking a college course on Congress when I'm reading it.
Hi new followers!
If you happen to be interested in the separation of powers, Congress, government shutdowns, contempt of Congress, the filibuster, and more, have I got the book for you! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
If you happen to be interested in the separation of powers, Congress, government shutdowns, contempt of Congress, the filibuster, and more, have I got the book for you! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
Congress's Constitution
A leading scholar of Congress and the Constitution analyzes Congress’s surprisingly potent set of tools in the system of checks and balances. Congress is w...
yalebooks.yale.edu
February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This book absolutely rules. Feels like I'm taking a college course on Congress when I'm reading it.
it will find you
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
it will find you
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CBO significantly raised its projections of the interest rate the government pays on its debt. This is a key driver of debt/gdp sustainability.
It also means higher interest rates on credit card debt, auto loans, mortgages, etc. And it means higher prices, since business investments cost more.
It also means higher interest rates on credit card debt, auto loans, mortgages, etc. And it means higher prices, since business investments cost more.
February 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
CBO significantly raised its projections of the interest rate the government pays on its debt. This is a key driver of debt/gdp sustainability.
It also means higher interest rates on credit card debt, auto loans, mortgages, etc. And it means higher prices, since business investments cost more.
It also means higher interest rates on credit card debt, auto loans, mortgages, etc. And it means higher prices, since business investments cost more.
Now you've made it weird ...
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Now you've made it weird ...
On our first date, my spouse and I spent like an hour talking about footnotes.
What better way to say "I love you" than with the Chicago Manual of Style
February 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM
On our first date, my spouse and I spent like an hour talking about footnotes.
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Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a wild success. #taxtherich @House Our Neighbors: Yes on 1A @Tech 4 Housing
TikTok video by Ron Davis
www.tiktok.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Holy moly: Seattle’s millionaire tax, passed last year, is expected to bring in $115 million in its 1st year, way more than the $50 million anticipated.
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
The funds will go to the city’s new social housing developer publicola.com/2026/02/11/t...
(Is NY Gov Hochul paying attention?)
Hi new followers!
If you happen to be interested in the separation of powers, Congress, government shutdowns, contempt of Congress, the filibuster, and more, have I got the book for you! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
If you happen to be interested in the separation of powers, Congress, government shutdowns, contempt of Congress, the filibuster, and more, have I got the book for you! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
Congress's Constitution
A leading scholar of Congress and the Constitution analyzes Congress’s surprisingly potent set of tools in the system of checks and balances. Congress is w...
yalebooks.yale.edu
February 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Hi new followers!
If you happen to be interested in the separation of powers, Congress, government shutdowns, contempt of Congress, the filibuster, and more, have I got the book for you! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
If you happen to be interested in the separation of powers, Congress, government shutdowns, contempt of Congress, the filibuster, and more, have I got the book for you! yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300...
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In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
February 13, 2026 at 5:44 AM
In terms of what cures are being lost:
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
- Epstein-Barr virus is perhaps the major trigger for multiple sclerosis
- herpes simplex virus causes cold sores, genital herpes, infections in babies, deadly meningitis
- shingles virus causes an intensely painful disease
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🚨 BREAKING: In a big win for voters, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state could hold a special election on Democratic lawmakers’ redistricting plan aimed at countering Trump’s GOP gerrymanders nationwide.
Virginians will get the chance to vote on the measure on April 21.
Virginians will get the chance to vote on the measure on April 21.
In victory for Democrats, Virginia Supreme Court says redistricting vote can go forward
Voters will get to decide on a proposed “10-1” map that could deliver four more Democratic seats in Congress.
www.democracydocket.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:17 PM
🚨 BREAKING: In a big win for voters, the Virginia Supreme Court said the state could hold a special election on Democratic lawmakers’ redistricting plan aimed at countering Trump’s GOP gerrymanders nationwide.
Virginians will get the chance to vote on the measure on April 21.
Virginians will get the chance to vote on the measure on April 21.
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New Foreword up on SSRN, previewing new projects on the history of constitutional history and what it can teach about legal frameworks at the heart of our "constitutional crisis"-federal Indian law, territorial law, expansion, immigration, and executive power. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
February 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM
New Foreword up on SSRN, previewing new projects on the history of constitutional history and what it can teach about legal frameworks at the heart of our "constitutional crisis"-federal Indian law, territorial law, expansion, immigration, and executive power. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....