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Anthony Michael Kreis

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Constitutional law prof and historical political scientist studying: The United States Supreme Court American Political Development Anglo-American Constitutionalism 📍Atlanta Author, Rot and Revival: https://www.ucpress.edu/books/rot-and-revival/paper

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · Jun 4

🥳🥂 PUBLICATION DAY! 🎉🍾

After many years of work, my University of California Press book, Rᴏᴛ ᴀɴᴅ Rᴇᴠɪᴠᴀʟ: Tʜᴇ Hɪsᴛᴏʀʏ ᴏғ Cᴏɴsᴛɪᴛᴜᴛɪᴏɴᴀʟ Lᴀᴡ ɪɴ Aᴍᴇʀɪᴄᴀɴ Pᴏʟɪᴛɪᴄᴀʟ Dᴇᴠᴇʟᴏᴘᴍᴇɴᴛ, is out in the world! So grateful for all the support that made it possible! t.co/RQ6vd1qs4M

Rot and Revival: The History of Constitutional Law in American Political Development: Kreis, Anthony Michael: 9780520394193: Amazon.com: Books

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 3m

I have to be the target of an elaborate foreign psy-op.

Jon Bell @jusbellum.bsky.social · 5m

What are you going to do about Trump calling for the jailing of DEMer leaders?

What do you suggest/propose others do about it?

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 8m

Respectfully, you know there’s a difference between a handful of policy positions and a message, right? There’s a theme they can hit on.

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Nina Totenberg @ninatotenberg.bsky.social · 13m

#SCOTUS seems skeptical of limits on conversion therapy for minors during yesterday's oral arguments

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Supreme Court seems highly doubtful of limits on conversion therapy for minors

The court appeared ready to invalidate laws in some two dozen states that bar therapists from practicing a version of therapy that seeks to change a teenager's sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 13m

Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders as troops prepare for Chicago deployment www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 22m

I am suggesting a better way to message what they're broadly doing. This really isn't that serious.

Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 24m

I wasn't even saying they were doing something wrong now-- just there might be a better way!

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 25m

i think it is cool that a government run by fanatical bigots is on track to plunge the economy into a mountain and cause a food crisis

David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 36m

So this is funny.
The administration just issued a rule slashing foreign agricultural worker wages. And to justify it, in a public filing, Trump's Labor Department alleges that Trump's immigration enforcement has devastated the Ag workforce and caused a "risk of supply shock-induced food shortages."

Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis

In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 27m

And I’m not even saying they’ve done a bad job, but they have a stronger messaging option to harness the energy.

Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 28m

Muting that post because people love being obtuse and annoying.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 28m

Indeed. Can’t wait to vote against Jon Ossoff’s opponent next year. And as a strong and vocal supporter of the Georgia Republican Party, you’re right that I should never critique Democratic leadership. My apologies, One Dead Bun.

One Dead Bun @onemeanbun.pinksky.gay · 30m

"Why aren't the Democrats, who I will never support, doing the thing they're doing right now?"

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 2h

Good morning from the line outside the courthouse in the Eastern District of Virginia, where former FBI director James Comey is set to be arraigned on federal charges.

I’m here for @lawfaremedia.org.

Follow along for updates ⬇️

Federal courthouse in EDVA, with line of people out front and a guy holding a “show trial” sign

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 31m

Being willfully obtuse must be nice in these times.

Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 32m

This nails New Jersey. It's basically a pork roll-Taylor Ham line.

William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 22h

This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1h

i’d day this nails the South as well

William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 22h

This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 37m

I’m turning gray. I should learn from you.

Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 39m

Her office would have had to give it up entirely and I don’t know if anyone else would’ve taken it up.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 40m

For the benefit of everyone: There were federal Covid funds used to support Nathan Wade’s salary. And you could see how that might provide a basis for a corruption charge, and I wouldn’t be surprised if the DOJ tries to pursue a civil rights conspiracy charge while they’re at it.

Serious Talk @serioustalk.bsky.social · 42m

From the article, I can't even begin to glean what crime Willis is being investigated for.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 42m

That’s not possible under Georgia law.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 44m

Fani Willis is the most vulnerable, I suspect here. The feds can likely make a colorable case. That said, it is certainly about vengeance and not justice.

Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 48m

Weaponizing the Justice Department. Happening right in front of us. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 48m

Weaponizing the Justice Department. Happening right in front of us. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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Mike Sacks @mikesacks.bsky.social · 50m

Despotism is un-American and unaffordable.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 49m

That’s doesn’t make sense given all political messaging is reductive, even then it’s not an argument to distract from the debate, which is are Democrats doing things well? I think they’re on the right track, but there’s a different umbrella I’d like to see them try.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 54m

Whining: Democrats are terrible. Wah.

Constructive criticism: Democrats can harness this energy in a better way. Here’s a thought!

Is this really that hard for folks? Truly.

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 1h

Today's Writing Agenda: The Trial of the Seven Bishops

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 1h

It doesn’t even remotely make sense.

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