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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

There is no panel of pundits I’ve seen anywhere I like more than these three.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The American.Gov chatbot knows stuff.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Who knew this was a cognitive test??

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Siri, what’s a four-word euphemism for ‘corruption?’”

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

So the @nytimes.com is now doing GOP messaging in its headlines?!!?

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

My friend Oren Perez, formerly the law dean at Bar-Ilan University, shared with me a statement on the situation in Israel that was signed by 200 faculty at BIU and over 50 scholars at other Israeli universities. It no doubt speaks for many others beyond the academy and beyond Israel's borders.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Just a reminder of what France arranged to commemorate the hundredth anniversary of U.S. independence. For the 250th, we’ll be lucky to get a card.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

I don’t suppose the name Hegseth is on any of these, huh?

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Attached is the letter signed by Ohio State Moritz College of Law faculty, in their individual capacities, in light of current threats to constitutional democracy and the rule of law in the U.S.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Below is an email excerpt from Brad Bondi, brother of the AG, running for D.C. Bar pres. He highlights his creation of a scholarship for students "entering UF Law who demonstrate a commitment to advancing the causes of equality, diversity, unity, and inclusion." I guess a funding cutoff is imminent.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

It's not every day you see a blatant violation of the First Amendment packaged so handily by a government official for litigation purposes. In terms of proposed response, I am reminded of what a friend told me his partner had sent an opponent via telegram: "F*ck you. Nasty letter to follow."

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Although Bluesky is now my communications base, I kept the X account to avoid any hostile takeover. Sometimes, unexpected good stuff appears. For example, when Tina Turner died in 5/23, John Fogerty posted a comment about how much he loved her version of Proud Mary. I responded. Today, I got this.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

I’m Berwyn. Pleased to meet you.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

May you have as much joy this weekend as a corgi chasing his friends in the snow!

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

4/4 Our most recent season focused on Project 2025. Sadly, it's not just history now. All cover important territory, e.g., immigration, reproductive rights, environmental policy, and more. The fan favorite so far is a great discussion on what DEI is really about with Mitchell Karp and Angela Vallot.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 11 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Georgetown Law’s Mary McCord talked to @petermshane about the Project’s dangerous vision of direct White House control of the Justice Department. tinyurl.com/yezucykv. A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 10 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Brendan Duke explained to @petermshane the consequences for families if the Project’s tax recommendations became law. tinyurl.com/yfsdtht8. A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 27/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 9 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, @NYULaw’s Cynthia Estlund talked to @petermshane about the Project’s agenda on unions and labor policy. tinyurl.com/2rub5xm2 A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 8 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Angela Vallot and Mitchell Karp talked to Dale Russakoff and me about the Project’s demonization of DEI and overall panic on gender roles. tinyurl.com/mtzbnzm4 A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 7 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Lisa Heinzerling of the Georgetown Law Center talked to me about the Project’s dangerous agenda on climate and the environment. tinyurl.com/v3cxmmfp A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 6 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Andrew Rudalevige talked to @petermshane about what a “dictator for a day” could and could not do through unilateral executive action. tinyurl.com/t725b4mf. A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 5 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Cristina Rodriguez of Yale Law School talked to @petermshane and Dale Russakoff about the Project’s implausible, draconian immigration agenda. tinyurl.com/3938vf5t. A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 4 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Paul Verkuil and @petermshane discussed the difference between real civil service reform and the Project’s agenda for an obsequious civil service. tinyurl.com/nedfpk5d A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 3 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Diane Ravitch talked to @petermshane and Dale Russakoff about the Project’s destructive agenda for public education. tinyurl.com/duztdh89. A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 26/10/2024

ICYMI: For your weekend podcast listening, on Ep. 2 of the @DemChiefExecPod “Project 2025: Revealed” series, Lynn Paltrow talked to @petermshane and Dale Russakoff about the Project’s dangerous agenda for reproductive rights. tinyurl.com/59xwhwmv. A clip appears below.

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 23/09/2024

Season 3 of “Democracy’s Chief Executive: The Podcast," entitled, "Project 2025 Revealed!” debuts on 9/25! In 10 episodes coming over 5 weeks, we talk to subject matter experts to shed light on a right-wing coalition’s ambitions and agenda. All Season 1 and 2 episodes here already: lnkd.in/ec_TvYCs!

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

Picking weekend podcasts? Ep. 2 of Democracy's Chief Executive launched last Tuesday features leading Dem pollster Geoff Garin & leading GOP pollster Whit Ayres. Episode 3 comes Tuesday with a discussion of how we choose our candidates. You can find all episodes at open.spotify.com/show/59gIdLq...

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 31/10/2023

It’s a week before Election Day 2023—a/k/a, launch day for Season 2 of Democracy’s Chief Executive: The Podcast. This season’s theme? “Behind the Vote.” On 11/7, we’ll launch two episodes—on the Electoral College and on political polling. For more details, watch this space!

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Peter M. Shane @petermshane.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

I struggle to express my sadness and revulsion in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel. The op-ed below, by two Israeli law professors, lays bare the unprecedented horror. I am a critic of Israel and Netanyahu, but no condemnation of Hamas's cruelty that contains the word, "But," is adequate.

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