Eamon
@eamong.bsky.social
Director, Center for Law & Transformational Technology, @drexelklinelaw; Director @drexelelc; #buyingPhillyFutures. Alum @universityofri @phillynewtech, @ic3401
What’s old is new again. Ivar Kreuger, the Match King - eat your heart out. frankpartnoy.com/the-match-ki...
December 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
What’s old is new again. Ivar Kreuger, the Match King - eat your heart out. frankpartnoy.com/the-match-ki...
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The show is up and it’s SPICY! Ft. @danlamothe.bsky.social on leaving the pentagon, @annamerlan.bsky.social on the new pentagon press corps and Laura Poitras on her new movie “Cover Up.” Oh and pod bonus @micahloewinger.bsky.social spoke with Cam Higby about his new role. pca.st/episode/f23f...
Covering the Pentagon, from Sy Hersh to Laura Loomer
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December 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The show is up and it’s SPICY! Ft. @danlamothe.bsky.social on leaving the pentagon, @annamerlan.bsky.social on the new pentagon press corps and Laura Poitras on her new movie “Cover Up.” Oh and pod bonus @micahloewinger.bsky.social spoke with Cam Higby about his new role. pca.st/episode/f23f...
more or less likely than humans is the question.
“.. Tesla’s current Robotaxi crash rate .. is about 2x higher than Waymo’s, despite in-car supervisors that prevent an unknown number of crashes.”
@electrek.co $TSLA
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November 18, 2025 at 2:06 AM
more or less likely than humans is the question.
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One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
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Maine rejected a ballot measure that’d have restricted mail voting and imposed voter ID.
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
Five Ways Tuesday’s Results Will Affect Voting Rules and Democracy - Bolts
From felony disenfranchisement and mail-voting to mid-decade gerrymanders, Tuesday delivered verdicts on election law across these five states.
boltsmag.org
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Maine rejected a ballot measure that’d have restricted mail voting and imposed voter ID.
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
By a large margin, 64/36.
The no got 90% in the city of Portland. (!) boltsmag.org/five-ways-20...
. @drexeluniv.bsky.social’s new president believes education and experience go hand-in-hand by lucy danziger via @inquirer.com - www.inquirer.com/philly-first...
Drexel’s New President Believes Education and Experience Go Hand-In-Hand
Political economist Antonio Merlo explains how Drexel equips students with real-world skills to navigate an unpredictable future.
www.inquirer.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
. @drexeluniv.bsky.social’s new president believes education and experience go hand-in-hand by lucy danziger via @inquirer.com - www.inquirer.com/philly-first...
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"Trump has now pardoned or commuted the sentences of most of the Republican congressmen convicted of felonies in the 21st century...."
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With George Santos, Trump finds another convicted congressional Republican to reward
The president has now pardoned or commuted the sentences of most of the Republican congressmen convicted of felonies in the 21st century.
www.msnbc.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"Trump has now pardoned or commuted the sentences of most of the Republican congressmen convicted of felonies in the 21st century...."
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Starting July 1, 2026, parents can only borrow $20,000 a year, or a total of $65,000 per student, from the Parent Plus loan program.
High school seniors applying to college will now face borrowing restrictions.
High school seniors applying to college will now face borrowing restrictions.
Trump’s changes to Parent Plus student loans may limit college options
New caps on Parent Plus loans leave some parents of high school seniors worried they will no longer be able to afford their school of choice.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Starting July 1, 2026, parents can only borrow $20,000 a year, or a total of $65,000 per student, from the Parent Plus loan program.
High school seniors applying to college will now face borrowing restrictions.
High school seniors applying to college will now face borrowing restrictions.
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If you wanted to clean up the proverbial swamp by, say, going after corrupt politicians, this is not how you'd go about it.
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The Justice Department Had 36 Lawyers Fighting Corruption Full-Time. Under Trump, It’s Down to Two.
The Public Integrity Section is the latest casualty in the administration’s attacks on Nixon-era good-government reforms.
www.notus.org
September 22, 2025 at 3:14 PM
If you wanted to clean up the proverbial swamp by, say, going after corrupt politicians, this is not how you'd go about it.
www.notus.org/courts/doj-p...
www.notus.org/courts/doj-p...
Textbook George / Choppin’ Broccoli.
September 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Textbook George / Choppin’ Broccoli.
Drexel/Kline Law Review’s Annual Symposium is coming up September 25-27. Called “Weaving It All Together: Hair, Health, Law & Policy.” If you attend Friday and Saturday, 14.5 CLE Credits can be had (2.5 ethics). More information and register:
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Drexel Law Review Symposium: Weaving It All Together: Hair, Health, Law & Policy
<strong>Drexel Law Review Symposium: Weaving It All Together: Hair, Health, Law & Policy</strong><br />
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Friday, September 26, 2025: 8:15 AM-5:45PM (Reception to follow)<br />
Saturday, Sept...
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September 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Drexel/Kline Law Review’s Annual Symposium is coming up September 25-27. Called “Weaving It All Together: Hair, Health, Law & Policy.” If you attend Friday and Saturday, 14.5 CLE Credits can be had (2.5 ethics). More information and register:
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This is your regular reminder that if you are developing an app that is supposed to help a vulnerable population, you need to do it WITH CONSIDERABLE INPUT FROM THE PEOPLE YOU ARE TRYING TO PROTECT.
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Unfortunately, the ICEBlock app is activism theater
At this summer's HOPE conference, Joshua Aaron spoke about ICEBlock, his iPhone app that allows users to anonymously report ICE sightings within a 5 mile radius, and to get notifications when others r...
micahflee.com
September 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
This is your regular reminder that if you are developing an app that is supposed to help a vulnerable population, you need to do it WITH CONSIDERABLE INPUT FROM THE PEOPLE YOU ARE TRYING TO PROTECT.
micahflee.com/unfortunatel...
micahflee.com/unfortunatel...
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Deportations and detentions will inflict a lot of damage on the US economy 1/ paulkrugman.substack.com/p/iceing-the...
ICEing the U.S. Economy
Mass deportations will hurt more than people realize
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August 20, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Deportations and detentions will inflict a lot of damage on the US economy 1/ paulkrugman.substack.com/p/iceing-the...
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The head of Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab says the Commonwealth has a huge opportunity to lead in this century’s railroad era. But will Pennsylvania seize the moment?
Can Pennsylvania Lead the AI Revolution?
Pennsylvania has a huge opportunity to lead in AI — this century’s railroad moment. But will PA seize the moment?
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
August 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The head of Drexel’s Metro Finance Lab says the Commonwealth has a huge opportunity to lead in this century’s railroad era. But will Pennsylvania seize the moment?
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Donald Trump has nominated a January 6th rioter to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, raising new questions about Tom Daschle’s failure to declare free car rides as personal income.
August 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Donald Trump has nominated a January 6th rioter to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, raising new questions about Tom Daschle’s failure to declare free car rides as personal income.
Pretty sure you can time travel from the MFL Spring Garden stop.
August 14, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Pretty sure you can time travel from the MFL Spring Garden stop.
Who were the other bidders and what were their bids?
NEW: Paramount strikes 7-year, $7.7 billion deal to stream UFC
Paramount, UFC strike new 7-year, $7.7 billion deal
The new Paramount deal will eliminate UFC's pay-per-view model currently used by ESPN.
www.axios.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Who were the other bidders and what were their bids?
the constitution has blocks on presidential grifting/emoluments. it would have to he enforced.
July 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
the constitution has blocks on presidential grifting/emoluments. it would have to he enforced.
The History of Birthright Citizenship via Throughline podcast @npr.org - www.npr.org/2025/02/06/1...
The History of Birthright Citizenship : Throughline
Wong Kim Ark was born in the U.S. and lived his whole life here. But when he returned from a trip to China in August of 1895, officials wouldn't let him leave his ship. Citing the Chinese Exclusion Ac...
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July 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The History of Birthright Citizenship via Throughline podcast @npr.org - www.npr.org/2025/02/06/1...
rss feeds are infinitely better than this email newsletter hellscape we’ve created.
July 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
rss feeds are infinitely better than this email newsletter hellscape we’ve created.
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Silicon Valley was, somewhat lowkey, on the Veep tier of "this sitcom was actually a documentary." The smart fridge episode was so far ahead of its time
Makers of air fryers and smart speakers told to respect users’ right to privacy
Makers of air fryers and smart speakers told to respect users’ right to privacy
ICO action comes amid complaints that people feel powerless over how smart tech gathers data in their homes
Makers of air fryers, smart speakers, fertility trackers and smart TVs have been told to respect people’s rights to privacy by the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
It comes amid complaints that people feel powerless to control how data is gathered, used and shared in their own homes and on their bodies. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Silicon Valley was, somewhat lowkey, on the Veep tier of "this sitcom was actually a documentary." The smart fridge episode was so far ahead of its time
Weirdest closet IIED claim I’ve heard yet.
(AP) — President Donald Trump suffered “mental anguish” from CBS News' editing of a “60 Minutes” interview with Democratic opponent Kamala Harris last fall, his lawyers are arguing in court papers.
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May 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Weirdest closet IIED claim I’ve heard yet.
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NEW: The US government has collected DNA from over 100,000 migrant children—including a 4-year-old—and uploaded their genetic profiles into a national biometric database meant for sex offenders and violent criminals.
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The US Is Storing Migrant Children’s DNA in a Criminal Database
Customs and Border Protection has swabbed the DNA of migrant children as young as 4, whose genetic data is uploaded to an FBI-run database that can track them if they commit crimes in the future.
www.wired.com
May 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
NEW: The US government has collected DNA from over 100,000 migrant children—including a 4-year-old—and uploaded their genetic profiles into a national biometric database meant for sex offenders and violent criminals.
www.wired.com/story/cbp-dn...
www.wired.com/story/cbp-dn...
It has been 0 days since Tottenham Hotspur won a cup.
May 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
It has been 0 days since Tottenham Hotspur won a cup.
