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Garrett Epps

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Con Law Jock; Legal Editor, WASHINGTON MONTHLY; closing in on 50th anniversary of first novel; he, him, what's-his-face. BTW, I block accounts that consist of pictures of women.

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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 7h
In the Senate Judiciary Comitteess, C. Grassley, chmn.
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 27/09/2026
Stephens’ actions following the hit drew widespread criticism and became one of the major talking points following the Ducks’ win. mrf.lu/2d1KH
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Doug O'Loughlin - Comic Cave PDX @comiccavepdx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Wow, this is amazing. I've tried to kinda not complain about our current mayor too much but seeing what's possible in Seattle, Denver, NYC makes it obvious.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
URGENT WARNING: Half-baked potato dressed as US Senator hijacks Senate floor.
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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Health care is a human right, not a privilege. We need to put people over profit and protect health care access for everyone. We need Medicare for All now.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 19/09/2026
U.S. elections have proved remarkably resilient, but the system has been battered by a political assault designed to restrict the vote and diminish democracy. Here are eight solutions to ensure the right to vote in elections that are free, fair, and safe. bit.ly/4j4uGiG
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Eight Solutions to Protect Voting Rights and Improve Representation
Congress must make voting fairer and more accessible for U.S. citizens and mitigate damage done by states, the executive branch, and the Supreme Court.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Wisdom cries out in the streets and no man regards it.” Henry IV Part One
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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
TONIGHT: @garrettepps.bsky.social talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET.
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Edward Goldstick @ejgoldstick.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
These two connected articles are required reading for *everyone*: The impending confrontations... newrepublic.com/article/2151... and the historical precedents... washingtonmonthly.com/2026/09/16/c... Thank you, @judgeluttig.bsky.social and @garrettepps.bsky.social 💯✊😠
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As I read about Suk’s imagined court, I thought about the horror that is Bush v. Gore. What if a shadow court could have responded to that monstrosity? What if I could have taught my students that some important constitutional figures thought it bosh? washingtonmonthly.com/2026/09/17/t...
washingtonmonthly.com
The Case for a Shadow Court
Our constitutional system is being torn asunder. Enter the shadow court, an intriguing idea from Julie C. Suk.
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Paul Rosenberg @paulrosenberg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Important history here! House Clerks CAN weild the power to deny an elected majority--they have in the past! But that's NOT the last word. This history reinforces my view that a Dem landslide is the best insurance. Knowing they were deeply unpopular would make GOP reps less likely to back the play.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
A wonderful friend to a young writer. Just to be around her was education of the profoundest sort. And she was so funny!
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Washington Monthly @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Can the House clerk lead a Midterm coup? It’s happened before, @garrettepps.bsky.social writes.
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Can the House Clerk Lead a Midterm Coup?
Could the Clerk of the House lead a midterm coup? Garrett Epps looks to 1863 and 1865 for warnings about our current crisis.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Can the House Clerk Lead a Midterm Coup?
Could the Clerk of the House lead a midterm coup? Garrett Epps looks to 1863 and 1865 for warnings about our current crisis.
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Tahfromslc @tahfromslc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Salt Lake Tribune is also nonprofit.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I live in two communities that have made this work--in Eugene, Oregon, a Lookout news room and in Baltimore, of course, the Banner. (Let's not neglect the role of public radio as well.)
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Republican Convention will be RATINGS GOLD, people! Seeing Republican members of Congress? People love that! And it's not as if there's anything else to watch--wait, what? Patriots? Yes, they ARE Patriots, that's what I was saying! And Seahawks? Tonight? Foot....ball? Ok, go to commercial . .
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Steve Rattner: Excluding the pre-Liberation Day bounce where companies increased imports ahead of expected tariffs, last month registered the worst U.S. trade deficit on record. More evidence that Trump's blanket tariffs have failed on their own terms.
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bjkeefe @bjkeefe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A couple more good pieces on Dersh: Paul Campos's LGM post, "Notes from a continuing nightmare" www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2026/08/note... Via that, @garrettepps.bsky.social's look at Dersh's latest "book-like artifact" (as Campos calls it): washingtonmonthly.com/2026/04/02/a... [1/2]
washingtonmonthly.com
Alan Dershowitz: Trump Can Serve a Third Term
The law professor argues that the president isn’t prevented from serving a third term. This former Dershowitz admirer begs to differ.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Me and Ian Masters on Trump’s DoJ and the plot to steal the midterms.
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Background Briefing: August 13, 2026 – Background Briefing
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
White House unveils new presidential limousine.
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Paul Rosenberg @paulrosenberg.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Or he could just look in the mirror. Man's chock full of demons!
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James North @jamesnorth7.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Not enough. The Elon Musk budget cuts designed to kill Africans are mostly still in effect. The U.S. did restore $2 billion to global health -- but Trump has already spent $37.5 billion on the war against #Iran. @garrettepps.bsky.social @jfallows.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/08/02/h...
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U.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food Programme
The amount is still far below what the U.S. spent previously on humanitarian and health aid, but resumes the flow of money for key efforts to fight malnutrition and disease.
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Phil Klinkner @pklinkne.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Plus, total trade embargoes with Erewhon and Narnia
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
FIFA awards first-ever “FIFA Most Hated Man in World Sport” prize to Gianni Infantino
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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 01/08/2026
Are you saying the DOJ withdrew that pool vandalism indictment… upon reflection?
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
“These are people who literally cannot be trusted to paint a swimming pool.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/vide...
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Will the US midterm elections be free and fair? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
With Republicans' chances in the midterms looking shaky, Donald Trump is increasingly trying to rewrite the rules that govern US elections. Voting rights groups say he's really laying the groundwork t...
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Trump slaps high tariffs on Wakanda, taunts Supreme Court: "Overturn this!" www.bbc.com/news/world-u...
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US government lists fictional nation Wakanda as trade partner
Officials say it was an error to add the fictional nation from Black Panther to the list.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Paul has discovered that certain subversive scientists, inspired by Trotskyite saboteurs, are not following the correct thoughT of Comrade Trofim Lysenko. THEY MUST BE LIQUIDATED!
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Rand Paul threatens Fauci with “contempt of Congress.” I’m reminded of a story told variously of Lord Diplock and the first Earl of Birkenhead. A judge said, “You are displaying contempt of this court!” The advocate supposedly responded, “I crave pardon, my Lord, I am striving to conceal it.“
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
My goodness. There it is. The once-venerated white-shoe New York law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell is representing an adjudicated rapist in a case brought by the victim. I never thought I would live to see something like this. Wow. www.documentcloud.org/documents/28...
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Joe Dudek @joedudekjd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Anybody want one of the coolest appellate jobs in Maryland?
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Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Solicitor General, Criminal Appeals Unit in Baltimore, MD, United States
Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Solicitor General, Criminal Appeals Unit in Baltimore, MD, United States
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
What? WHAT? Be honest now: Which of us HASN’T accidentally butt-dialed Barbra Streisand?
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
If you asked me to come up with a list of things the Democratic Party doesn't need, Rahm Emanuel would be near the top of the list.
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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 27/07/2026
140 soldiers wounded just last week seems like kind of a big deal.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Who could have seen this coming? www.oregonlive.com/clackamascou...
oregonlive.com
Armed men posing as ICE agents detained, assaulted woman after fake traffic stop, police say
Oregon State Police officials are seeking information after a woman was detained and assault by three men posing as federal agents.
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flynnola @flynnola.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
don’t get me started on what people will accept for cerulean these days.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
This is sweet. Bottom line: equity rewards those with clean hands. USDOJ's hands are filthy.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Look at that sea behind Damon: Is it dark? Not really. Is it WINE dark the way it should be.? No. This is totally unrealistic. and I haven't seen the movie but people I trust say that Dawn does not put our rosy fingers EVEN ONCE in this travesty of an adaptation. BOYCOTT BOYCOTT BOYCOTT
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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strea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
To register to vote or to check that your registration remains valid (do this check repeatedly, especially as the midterms get closer): Go to the website for the Secretary of State for your state, and use the voting related options as needed. Find yours here www.e-secretaryofstate.com
e-secretaryofstate.com
Secretary of State Information and Resource Directory!
Secretary of State Directory Including All Contact Informaton, Registered Agent Information, Entity Lookup and Tax Forms!
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Almost every day, we hear that the administration has found some new way to fix the elections. Each new stratagem may be less a superweapon than a fresh shipment from Acme to Wile E. Coyote—Jet-Propelled Unicycle, Dehydrated Boulders, etc. washingtonmonthly.com/2026/07/06/t...
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Trump’s Election Subversion Plans?
Trump has floated ways to disrupt the 2026 midterms, from mail voting crackdowns to ICE at the polls. Here’s why voters still have power.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
All’s I can say is don’t cry for me is all’s I can say.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Apropos of nothing, the late Senator George McGovern was asked for comment on the death of J. Edgar Hoover and replied: “I think we can regret the death of any American, any man, any mortal.”
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
TRUMP WILL NO LONGER ALLOW ASSOCIATED PRESS IN WHITE HOUSE UNLESS IT CHANGES ITS STYLE FOR “JAPAN” TO “ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF JAPAN”
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Bill Scher @billscher.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
El-Sayed has had the savvier online campaign to date but it’s only Stevens cranking out real time debate clips
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Stealing an election is a complex and unpredictable process—and Trump’s team may not have the skills to do it.   washingtonmonthly.com/2026/07/06/t...
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Trump’s Election Subversion Plans?
Trump has floated ways to disrupt the 2026 midterms, from mail voting crackdowns to ICE at the polls. Here’s why voters still have power.
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Firthermor @firthermor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
World Cup denial will become another litmus test for those wanting to join the Trump administration or to be confirmed by the Senate.
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
As clock winds down, Trump threatens FIFA: “This game was RIGGED!”
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Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
If I understand this article, it explains that American historians cannot explain anything about, well, America, and that task is best left to classicists who study Eastern Orthodoxy, who are experts on what’s wrong with expertise.
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