Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 7hIn the Senate Judiciary Comitteess, C. Grassley, chmn. 2137
Reposted by Garrett EppsThe Oregonian @oregonian.com · 27/09/2026Stephens’ actions following the hit drew widespread criticism and became one of the major talking points following the Ducks’ win. mrf.lu/2d1KH 3183
Reposted by Garrett EppsDoug O'Loughlin - Comic Cave PDX @comiccavepdx.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Wow, 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. 7744941086
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 24/09/2026URGENT WARNING: Half-baked potato dressed as US Senator hijacks Senate floor. 1191
Reposted by Garrett EppsEd Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Health 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. 1113847
Reposted by Garrett EppsBrennan Center @brennancenter.org · 19/09/2026U.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/4j4uGiGbrennancenter.orgEight Solutions to Protect Voting Rights and Improve RepresentationCongress must make voting fairer and more accessible for U.S. citizens and mitigate damage done by states, the executive branch, and the Supreme Court. 24719
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 18/09/2026“Wisdom cries out in the streets and no man regards it.” Henry IV Part One 074
Reposted by Garrett EppsThe Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social · 18/09/2026TONIGHT: @garrettepps.bsky.social talks to @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social on The #LastWord at 10pm ET. 1013046
Reposted by Garrett EppsEdward Goldstick @ejgoldstick.bsky.social · 17/09/2026These 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 💯✊😠 186
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 17/09/2026As 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.comThe Case for a Shadow CourtOur constitutional system is being torn asunder. Enter the shadow court, an intriguing idea from Julie C. Suk. 086
Reposted by Garrett EppsPaul Rosenberg @paulrosenberg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Important 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. 2117
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026A wonderful friend to a young writer. Just to be around her was education of the profoundest sort. And she was so funny! 171
Reposted by Garrett EppsWashington Monthly @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Can the House clerk lead a Midterm coup? It’s happened before, @garrettepps.bsky.social writes.washingtonmonthly.comCan 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. 3135
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026washingtonmonthly.com/2026/09/16/c...washingtonmonthly.comCan 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. 073
Reposted by Garrett EppsTahfromslc @tahfromslc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Salt Lake Tribune is also nonprofit. 021
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I 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.) 162
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 09/09/2026The 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 . . 010
Reposted by Garrett EppsScott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Steve 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. 23220
Reposted by Garrett Eppsbjkeefe @bjkeefe.bsky.social · 19/08/2026A 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.comAlan Dershowitz: Trump Can Serve a Third TermThe law professor argues that the president isn’t prevented from serving a third term. This former Dershowitz admirer begs to differ. 212
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Me and Ian Masters on Trump’s DoJ and the plot to steal the midterms.backgroundbriefing.orgBackground Briefing: August 13, 2026 – Background Briefing 011
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 12/08/2026White House unveils new presidential limousine. 1103
Reposted by Garrett EppsPaul Rosenberg @paulrosenberg.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Or he could just look in the mirror. Man's chock full of demons! 031
Reposted by Garrett EppsJames North @jamesnorth7.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Not 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...nytimes.comU.S. Restores Some Vaccine and Health Aid to Unicef, Gavi and World Food ProgrammeThe 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. 033
Reposted by Garrett EppsPhil Klinkner @pklinkne.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Plus, total trade embargoes with Erewhon and Narnia 021
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 01/08/2026FIFA awards first-ever “FIFA Most Hated Man in World Sport” prize to Gianni Infantino 030
Reposted by Garrett EppsAna Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 01/08/2026Are you saying the DOJ withdrew that pool vandalism indictment… upon reflection? 533151901803
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...theguardian.comWill the US midterm elections be free and fair? – Stateside with Kai and CarterWith 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... 031
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 01/08/2026Trump slaps high tariffs on Wakanda, taunts Supreme Court: "Overturn this!" www.bbc.com/news/world-u...bbc.comUS government lists fictional nation Wakanda as trade partnerOfficials say it was an error to add the fictional nation from Black Panther to the list. 2103
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Paul has discovered that certain subversive scientists, inspired by Trotskyite saboteurs, are not following the correct thoughT of Comrade Trofim Lysenko. THEY MUST BE LIQUIDATED! 020
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Rand 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.“ 192
Reposted by Garrett EppsGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 29/07/2026My 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... 78281342965
Reposted by Garrett EppsJoe Dudek @joedudekjd.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Anybody want one of the coolest appellate jobs in Maryland?mdagcareers.ttcportals.comAssistant Attorney General, Office of the Solicitor General, Criminal Appeals Unit in Baltimore, MD, United StatesAssistant Attorney General, Office of the Solicitor General, Criminal Appeals Unit in Baltimore, MD, United States 0149
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 29/07/2026What? WHAT? Be honest now: Which of us HASN’T accidentally butt-dialed Barbra Streisand? 120
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 28/07/2026If 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. 0499
Reposted by Garrett EppsHelen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 27/07/2026140 soldiers wounded just last week seems like kind of a big deal. 5362841643
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Who could have seen this coming? www.oregonlive.com/clackamascou...oregonlive.comArmed men posing as ICE agents detained, assaulted woman after fake traffic stop, police sayOregon State Police officials are seeking information after a woman was detained and assault by three men posing as federal agents. 313974
Reposted by Garrett Eppsflynnola @flynnola.bsky.social · 24/07/2026don’t get me started on what people will accept for cerulean these days. 141
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 24/07/2026This is sweet. Bottom line: equity rewards those with clean hands. USDOJ's hands are filthy. 061
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Look 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 161
Reposted by Garrett Eppsstrea3m.bsky.social @strea3m.bsky.social · 22/07/2026To 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.come-secretaryofstate.comSecretary of State Information and Resource Directory!Secretary of State Directory Including All Contact Informaton, Registered Agent Information, Entity Lookup and Tax Forms! 1117
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Almost 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...washingtonmonthly.comTrump’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. 125
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 15/07/2026All’s I can say is don’t cry for me is all’s I can say. 010
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 12/07/2026Apropos 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.” 0123
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 08/07/2026TRUMP WILL NO LONGER ALLOW ASSOCIATED PRESS IN WHITE HOUSE UNLESS IT CHANGES ITS STYLE FOR “JAPAN” TO “ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF JAPAN” 050
Reposted by Garrett EppsBill Scher @billscher.bsky.social · 08/07/2026El-Sayed has had the savvier online campaign to date but it’s only Stevens cranking out real time debate clips 1135
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 07/07/2026Stealing 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...washingtonmonthly.comTrump’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. 012
Reposted by Garrett EppsFirthermor @firthermor.bsky.social · 07/07/2026World Cup denial will become another litmus test for those wanting to join the Trump administration or to be confirmed by the Senate. 041
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 07/07/2026As clock winds down, Trump threatens FIFA: “This game was RIGGED!” 130
Garrett Epps @garrettepps.bsky.social · 07/07/2026If 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. 2111