David Schraub
@schraubd.bsky.social
Sometimes lawyer. Sometimes law professor. All the time awesome. Associate Prof. at Lewis & Clark Law (con law and anti-discrimination). http://dsadevil.blogspot.com
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I’m here to eat dumplings and watch the Olympics and … well actually, I’ve got plenty of dumplings left.
Happy birthday to me!
Happy birthday to me!
February 12, 2026 at 3:38 AM
I’m here to eat dumplings and watch the Olympics and … well actually, I’ve got plenty of dumplings left.
Happy birthday to me!
Happy birthday to me!
Not to be pedantic, but while I’m familiar with “sex discrimination,” I’m not sure I’ve heard of “sexual discrimination.” Is that intentionally different?
OpenAI fired one of its top safety execs, on the grounds of sexual discrimination, after she voiced opposition to the controversial rollout of AI erotica in its ChatGPT product.
OpenAI told her the term was related to her sexual discrimination against a male colleague.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
OpenAI told her the term was related to her sexual discrimination against a male colleague.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
Exclusive | OpenAI Executive Who Opposed ‘Adult Mode’ Fired for Sexual Discrimination
Ryan Beiermeister, who served as the vice president leading OpenAI’s product policy team, had raised concerns about the upcoming launch of erotic content.
www.wsj.com
February 12, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Not to be pedantic, but while I’m familiar with “sex discrimination,” I’m not sure I’ve heard of “sexual discrimination.” Is that intentionally different?
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Thirty years of concern. Never enough courage.
February 11, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Thirty years of concern. Never enough courage.
Hi. I am forty years old today.
No further questions.
No further questions.
February 11, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Hi. I am forty years old today.
No further questions.
No further questions.
AIPAC doesn't view its intervention in the NJ-11 as a loss, suggesting that it would rather an anti-Israel Democrat be elected than a pro-Israel Democrat who voices criticism or supports conditioning aid.
I suspect that if they continue down this path, they'll get their wish.
I suspect that if they continue down this path, they'll get their wish.
AIPAC defends $2.3M spend against 'pro-Israel' politician in NJ-11, where anti-Israel candidate prevails - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
The pro-Israel lobbying group's PAC ran attack ads against Tom Malinowski, who has expressed openness to conditioning military aid to Israel.
www.jta.org
February 10, 2026 at 11:44 PM
AIPAC doesn't view its intervention in the NJ-11 as a loss, suggesting that it would rather an anti-Israel Democrat be elected than a pro-Israel Democrat who voices criticism or supports conditioning aid.
I suspect that if they continue down this path, they'll get their wish.
I suspect that if they continue down this path, they'll get their wish.
I love the Winter Olympics, or as I like to call it, “how many ways can you kill a Swede?”
February 10, 2026 at 5:52 AM
I love the Winter Olympics, or as I like to call it, “how many ways can you kill a Swede?”
What Olympic sport is America historically the worst at?
February 10, 2026 at 3:44 AM
What Olympic sport is America historically the worst at?
I seem to remember a certain Republican Rep. saying that we needed to think of the US citizen five year old.
3/ “I have never been separated from my siblings and its honestly sad because they are little and they need their mom and sister.”
From 14-year-old Ariana V.V, whose U.S.-citizen siblings are 2 and 5 years old. Detained for 45+ days
From 14-year-old Ariana V.V, whose U.S.-citizen siblings are 2 and 5 years old. Detained for 45+ days
February 9, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I seem to remember a certain Republican Rep. saying that we needed to think of the US citizen five year old.
The thing is, Trump *does* represent the danger of untrammeled centralized govt power that libertarians worry about very well, which makes the fact that they by and large dismissed his threat bc something-something cancel culture is scary extraordinarily embarrassing for them.
I feel like I'm losing my goddamnned mind.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
This op-ed was written by Kathrine Mangu-Ward. Katherine is editor-in-chief of Reason magazine.
Reason fired @shikhadalmia.bsky.social for being too anti-Trump.
Opinion | Libertarians Tried to Warn You About Trump
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The thing is, Trump *does* represent the danger of untrammeled centralized govt power that libertarians worry about very well, which makes the fact that they by and large dismissed his threat bc something-something cancel culture is scary extraordinarily embarrassing for them.
The Jewish right today is so convinced that the world is against the Jews that they find the entire concept of cross-group allyship to be loathsome.
This, I think, explains why they hated the Super Bowl antisemitism ad so much--and the recent turn they've taken against fighting antisemitism at all.
This, I think, explains why they hated the Super Bowl antisemitism ad so much--and the recent turn they've taken against fighting antisemitism at all.
The Return of Encystment
I didn't see most of the Super Bowl ads, but one I actually did see was Robert Kraft's latest "blue square" installment addressing contempor...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:19 AM
The Jewish right today is so convinced that the world is against the Jews that they find the entire concept of cross-group allyship to be loathsome.
This, I think, explains why they hated the Super Bowl antisemitism ad so much--and the recent turn they've taken against fighting antisemitism at all.
This, I think, explains why they hated the Super Bowl antisemitism ad so much--and the recent turn they've taken against fighting antisemitism at all.
Wait, Kid Rock’s real name is Robert Ritchie? Like The West Wing, “crime…boy I don’t know” Governor of Florida Robert Ritchie? Was that character named after Kid Rock?
February 9, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Wait, Kid Rock’s real name is Robert Ritchie? Like The West Wing, “crime…boy I don’t know” Governor of Florida Robert Ritchie? Was that character named after Kid Rock?
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The ‘You Don’t Have to Apologize for Being White Anymore’ guys have now made it against the law to use the word Black at college.
A Florida A&M University law student says the school told her to remove the word 'Black' from a Black History Month event flyer. The school says it is in full compliance with state law
‘Black’ banned from flyers for FAMU College of Law Black History Month event, student says
A student at FAMU College of Law says the school told her to remove the word 'black' from a Black History Month event flyer. The school says it is in full compliance with state law.
www.clickorlando.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The ‘You Don’t Have to Apologize for Being White Anymore’ guys have now made it against the law to use the word Black at college.
We are maybe one cycle away from seeing AIPAC ads that attack moderate pro-Israel Dems for having “taken AIPAC money”.
February 7, 2026 at 11:37 PM
We are maybe one cycle away from seeing AIPAC ads that attack moderate pro-Israel Dems for having “taken AIPAC money”.
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this kinda shit from incumbents republicans is so funny BRO YOU COULD PASS A NATIONAL GERRYMANDERING BAN RIGHT NOW but they don't want that, they want republicans to gerrymander and democrats to roll over
February 7, 2026 at 3:18 AM
this kinda shit from incumbents republicans is so funny BRO YOU COULD PASS A NATIONAL GERRYMANDERING BAN RIGHT NOW but they don't want that, they want republicans to gerrymander and democrats to roll over
Simon Wiesenthal was the original antifa doxxer.
Texas AG Ken Paxton has announced legal action against the Houston area Screwston Antifascist Committee, alleging commission of terrorism and doxing. Their account has been quiet for some time, but this was one of their last posts — identifying a neo-Nazi.
February 6, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Simon Wiesenthal was the original antifa doxxer.
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Every time someone says or does something virulently bigoted against an ascriptively defined population group, people start calling them a racist.
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Every time someone says or does something virulently bigoted against an ascriptively defined population group, people start calling them a racist.
He’s just very charming and personable.
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 6:25 PM
He’s just very charming and personable.
Four years ago I suggested that AIPAC’s scorched earth tactics against Dems who make meaningful critiques of Israel while still trying to position themselves as “pro-Israel” were going to significantly strengthen the influence of further-left critics, and things have gotten far worse in the interim.
February 6, 2026 at 4:51 AM
Four years ago I suggested that AIPAC’s scorched earth tactics against Dems who make meaningful critiques of Israel while still trying to position themselves as “pro-Israel” were going to significantly strengthen the influence of further-left critics, and things have gotten far worse in the interim.
Judge Stras: "Access to legal immigration, which allowed my grandparents to settle here following WWII, has been a lasting gift for my family. The welcome mat we offer to those who come here legally, however, means little if skipping the line results in the same (or even better) treatment."
Ugly./1
Ugly./1
USCA Order – #68 in Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice v. Bird (S.D. Iowa, 4:24-cv-00161) – CourtListener.com
ORDER of USCA advising the petition for rehearing en banc and for panel rehearing is denied as to 52 Notice of Appeal filed by Brenna Bird. (nla) (Entered: 02/05/2026)
storage.courtlistener.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Judge Stras: "Access to legal immigration, which allowed my grandparents to settle here following WWII, has been a lasting gift for my family. The welcome mat we offer to those who come here legally, however, means little if skipping the line results in the same (or even better) treatment."
Ugly./1
Ugly./1
Two concert oboists secretly pine for each other.
Reeded Rivalry.
Reeded Rivalry.
Two property lawyers secretly pine for each other.
Deeded Rivalry.
Deeded Rivalry.
Two competitive sheep herders secretly pine for each other.
Bleated Rivalry.
Bleated Rivalry.
February 5, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Two concert oboists secretly pine for each other.
Reeded Rivalry.
Reeded Rivalry.
Honestly, I never would have pegged Lake Oswego as having a sense of humor on this.
ahahahahaha lakeoswegoreview.com/2026/02/02/l...
Lake Oswego theater loses rights to screen 'Melania' after marquee jokes - Lake Oswego Review
Lake Theater & Cafe announced that it will no longer show “Melania,” the Amazon Studios documentary about the first lady, after Amazon revoked the theater’s rights to the film. “Got […]
lakeoswegoreview.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Honestly, I never would have pegged Lake Oswego as having a sense of humor on this.
Everyone is highlighting the “pounds X” line. But I’m very glad @murshedz.bsky.social is underscoring the part about Sec’y Noem not being entitled to fly off in a way Kristi Norm, private citizen can. She’s a cabinet secretary: she’s not entitled to shitpost for giggles; her words have consequences.
🚨 BIG NEWS from DC District Court re the Temporary Protected Status Program (TPS) for Haitian immigrants in OH.
Fed judge (DC Dist Ct) Ana Reyes grants Haitian plaintiffs request 2 stay Noem's move to terminate TPS.
👀 Reyes torches Noem in her conclusion. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
Fed judge (DC Dist Ct) Ana Reyes grants Haitian plaintiffs request 2 stay Noem's move to terminate TPS.
👀 Reyes torches Noem in her conclusion. ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
February 3, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Everyone is highlighting the “pounds X” line. But I’m very glad @murshedz.bsky.social is underscoring the part about Sec’y Noem not being entitled to fly off in a way Kristi Norm, private citizen can. She’s a cabinet secretary: she’s not entitled to shitpost for giggles; her words have consequences.
It’s good to do it at all.
It’s better to do it first.
It’s better to do it first.
Good to see that many Dem elected officials now want to be seen getting involved in the cases of immigrants who have been wrongly detained by ICE.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
Let's spare a word for @vanhollen.senate.gov, who did this for Kilmar Abrego Garcia back when wise pundits said this was politically dangerous.
February 2, 2026 at 12:32 AM
It’s good to do it at all.
It’s better to do it first.
It’s better to do it first.
A key milestone has been reached, as Nathaniel has been given his first toy that he is absolutely, abjectly terrified of.
Terry the Turtle
Nathaniel had a milestone this week: his first toy that he's absolutely petrified of. The toy in question, a birthday gift from his uncle,...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:03 AM
A key milestone has been reached, as Nathaniel has been given his first toy that he is absolutely, abjectly terrified of.
My mayor, after federal agents gassed peaceful protesters in our city.
“To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. Through your use of violence and the trampling of the Constitution, you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
“To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. Through your use of violence and the trampling of the Constitution, you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
Portland Mayor Statement on Federal Use of Chemical Munitions at Peaceful Protest
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson: "Our nation will never accept a federal presence where agents wield deadly force against the very people they are sworn to serve."
www.portland.gov
February 1, 2026 at 7:38 PM
My mayor, after federal agents gassed peaceful protesters in our city.
“To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. Through your use of violence and the trampling of the Constitution, you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”
“To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave. Through your use of violence and the trampling of the Constitution, you have lost all legitimacy and replaced it with shame.”