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US elected officials avoiding topics of abortion and gun control over fear of threats

Brennan Center survey finds tens of thousands steering clear of hot-button issues – and some considering quitting public life

The Guardian - US

Justice Thomas Again Speaks Out—But Alone—Against New York Times v. Sullivan Libel Standard

From this morning's opinion concurring in the Court's refusal to hear the case Blankenship v. NBCUniversal, LLC (for more on the underlying dispute, which involved then-Senate-candidate Don Blankenship suing outlets for calling him a felon when he had been convicted only of a serious misdemeanor, see here): "The common law…

Reason

HS2 Euston tunnellers given suspended sentences after retrial

Six activists who occupied tunnel network near London station either pleaded guilty or were found guilty

The Guardian - UK

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Justice Thomas Declines To Extend Non-Originalist Confrontation Clause Precedent

Don't act surprised when Thomas narrowly reads made-up Brennan decision from 1968 that itself reversed precedent.

Reason

Strength in Regional Bank Stocks Leads the Overall Market Higher

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.14%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.04%. U.S. stocks this morning are modestly higher. A rally...

Barchart

The hidden caves that lay beneath our city

Many of Canberra's iconic landmarks are built on top of concealed caves.

The Canberra Times

My 5 favorite new to HBO Max movies that you should watch this month

HBO Max adds new movies every month to make itself a better Home Box Office. Here are five of our streaming editor's favorites.

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Florida Libel Law Reform Bills, Post 1: The Challenge to New York Times v. Sullivan

I thought I'd blog this week about the Florida libel law reform bills, the House version (which was favorably reported out of the Civil Justice Subcommittee to the Judiciary Committee) and the Senate version (which passed by an 8-3 vote in the Judiciary Committee and is now in the Rules…

Reason

DNA Journey: Adrian Dunbar's Line of Duty co-star reveals he recommended him for the iconic role

The pair feature in the new episode of DNA journey as they travel across the UK and Ireland to learn about their family histories

Belfast Live

Neil Morrissey says he helped Adrian Dunbar land Line of Duty role

Neil Morrissey and Andrian Dunbar take part in ITV's DNA Journey together as the Men Behaving Badly actor spills on the Ted Hastings role

Daily Mirror

Antonio Conte insists top four would be like title win for Tottenham

Conte urged Spurs to focus on themselves in the top-four race but has not ruled out Chelsea

The Independent UK

Does the First Amendment Bar Public Schools from Removing School Library Books Based on Their Viewpoints?

The Supreme Court split on this 4-4 in 1982, and the matter remains unsettled.

Reason

Counting Up To A Supreme Court Leak

Usually at the Supreme Court, the only number that matters is five. Or so Justice Brennan (allegedly) said. But with respect to the leak investigation, the magic number is 97. According to the Marshal's report, "97 personnel" were interviewed for a total of "126 formal interviews." Apparently, "many" personnel--no more…

Reason

S. Ct. Will Decide: When Must Employers Accommodate Religious Employees' Objections to Work Rules?

Will Justices Marshall and Brennan's views on how interpret the Congressional statute on this question be vindicated, 45 years later?

Reason

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Strange Elf fan theory is 'blowing minds' as some suggest it's a prequel to another film

A fan theory has blown people's minds after somebody explained how two of Will Ferrel's movie characters could be more linked than anybody initially realised

Reason

Removal of Books With "Lascivious Content" from School Libraries Likely Constitutionally Permissible

So holds a federal district court, also stressing that "this case does not involve banning books": "A school district does not 'ban' a book when ... it 'decides not to continue possessing [a] book on its own library shelves.'"

Dublin Live

TikTok fans in frenzy after Brennan’s Bread puts Teddy’s ice-cream on French toast

Would you try this?

Nottingham Post

'Europa League Reds' - Liverpool transfer has Nottingham Forest fans dreaming again

Just over a month into the summer transfer window Nottingham Forest have already completed six signings ahead of their return to Premier League football next month

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Residential Picketing and Abortion

I've seen some people argue that the Supreme Court's objection to the picketing of Justices' homes about abortion is inconsistent with the Court's upholding the right to picket outside abortion clinics, or stressing the right to protest more broadly. It's worth noting, though, that bans on residential picketing have been…

Salon

A travel writer's guide to eating NOLA

Come for the shrimp and grits, stay for the goat curry gnocchi

Reason

Why Protect Religious Conscience?

Here, I will take a step back from my prior post, and address a much broader question: why should society provide special protections for religious conscience, as opposed to secular beliefs? For example, why should the state exempt from mandatory military service a religious person who adheres to a Pacifist…

Reason

Does the First Amendment Bar Public Schools from Removing Library Books Based on Their Viewpoints?

The Supreme Court split on this 4-4 in 1982, and the matter remains unsettled.

Marie Claire

The 70 Best 2000s Movies

Juicy Couture tracksuit recommended, but not required.

Irish Mirror

Donegal finish strong against Cavan to reach tenth Ulster final in 12 seasons

A stubborn Cavan side put it up to Donegal for large periods of the game but Declan Bonner's men ultimately prevailed, with two second half goals proving decisive

Reason

Judge Bill Pryor Challenges Common-Good Constitutionalism

A recent lecture defends Originalist judging against its upstart conservative rival.

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