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Trump, Presidential Power, and Politico’s Short Memory

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The Politico article discusses Donald Trump’s second term and his legal battles over executive power but questions whether his actions are truly unprecedented. It argues that past presidents have similarly expanded powers but without the same scrutiny. The real concern, it suggests, stems from Trump’s lack of political approval, not constitutional violation.

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Bondi’s Warning: Where Free Speech Ends and Criminal Threats Begin

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U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi’s recent tweet has reignited the debate over where free speech ends and criminal threats begin. While the First Amendment protects even hateful and violent rhetoric, the Supreme Court has drawn a sharp line at incitement to imminent violence and true threats. From Brandenburg v. Ohio to Virginia v. Black, case law makes clear that speech celebrating violence may be legal—but urging a mob to act or issuing a direct death threat is not. Bondi’s warning underscores a simple truth: speech is free, but violence has consequences.

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One Standard for Extremism, Not Two

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Charlie Kirk’s assassination reignited debate about political violence—but it also exposed something deeper: a glaring double standard. When extremism comes from the right, the media and political class condemn it loudly. When it comes from the left, they excuse, minimize, or even romanticize it. If America cannot find one consistent standard, Kirk will not be the last martyr of selective outrage.

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Why Family Court Judges Can Break the Law and Get Away With It

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Family courts, intended to serve justice, often operate beyond the law, relying on a vague standard of “best interests of the child.” Judges wield unchecked power, enjoying immunity from accountability. Parents face significant disadvantages, lacking essential rights during proceedings. Urgent reforms are needed to ensure fairness and transparency in family law.

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Why Do Courts Hate Due Process? And Why It’s So Hard for Family Court Litigants to Obtain

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Family courts often disregard constitutional due process, prioritizing expediency over fairness. This environment fosters misconduct due to secrecy and lack of oversight. Litigants, usually self-represented, may struggle to assert their rights. To combat this, parents must document objections, use specific legal terminology, file motions, and consider appeals to ensure accountability.

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Loudoun County’s War on Privacy: How Policy 8040 and Title IX Are Being Weaponized Against Students

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Loudoun County has once again landed at the center of a national firestorm—this time for punishing two boys who expressed discomfort about sharing a locker room with a biological female identifying as male. Instead of disciplining the student who illegally recorded them, school officials branded the boys as Title IX violators, handing down suspensions and permanent marks on their records. With Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, Governor Glenn Youngkin, and now U.S. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon weighing in, this case could become a landmark battle over privacy, parental rights, and the misuse of Title IX.

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Conover v. Conover (2016): How Maryland Courts Redefined Parenthood at the Expense of Parents

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In 2016, Maryland’s Conover v. Conover recognized “de facto parents,” posing a threat to biological parents’ rights by allowing non-parents equal standing in custody disputes without proving parental unfitness. This conflicted with the Supreme Court’s Troxel ruling, which prioritized parental autonomy, creating legal uncertainties and increasing litigation in family courts.

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Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax Gag Rule Gets Smacked Down

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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a Maryland law banning companies from disclosing a digital advertising tax to customers, affirming First Amendment rights. This ruling allows firms to transparently communicate price increases, holding politicians accountable. It highlights Maryland’s trend of imposing questionable taxes while restricting corporate speech.

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NFL Justice vs. Family Court Reality: How Money and Fame Can Erase Domestic Violence Allegations—But Everyday Fathers Get Crushed

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The post by Michael Phillips contrasts the experiences of NFL players accused of domestic violence, who benefit from legal resources and public support, with regular fathers facing similar allegations. For everyday fathers, accusations can lead to immediate loss of custody, damaged reputations, and financial ruin, highlighting systemic inequalities in the justice system.

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Trojan Justice: How Turner v. Rogers Gutted Due Process and Smuggled ADR Into the 14th Amendment

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In Turner v. Rogers, the Supreme Court prioritized administrative efficiency over due process, allowing child support enforcement without legal counsel or proper hearings. This ruling disguised as a protective measure paved the way for administrative control, redefining justice as procedural checklists, compromising parental rights, and undermining constitutional protections.

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