Constitutional Law, Politics, Society

The Democrats Move to Nullify the Electoral College Before the 2028 Election
Constitutional Law, Courts, Supreme Court

Backfire: Cook County State’s Attorney Seeks Dismissal of Key Gun Case Before Oral Argument
I have previously written how Chicago and New York have been the gifts that keep giving for the gun rights community in supplying a line of flagrantly unconstitutional gun laws that have resulted in major wins before the Supreme Court. On December 2, 2026, the Supreme Court is poised to hear oral arguments in Viramontes et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al., on the constitutionality of another gun ban involving semi-automatic rifles. Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has filed a last-minute effort to dismiss the case that may actually backfire in emphasizing the very aspect of the case with the greatest potential vulnerability for Chicago and gun control advocates. Continue reading “Backfire: Cook County State’s Attorney Seeks Dismissal of Key Gun Case Before Oral Argument” →
Courts, Criminal law, Supreme Court

The Justice Department Moves Forward with Grand Jury Investigation into Dobbs Leak

The Administration is reportedly moving forward with a grand jury investigation into the leak of the Dobbs decision on May 2, 2022. The timing is critical given the default statute of limitations of five years. The grand jury has issued subpoenas in an investigation led by U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro. It is welcome news for many of us who continue to worry about this leak’s impact on the institution and its unique culture. Continue reading “The Justice Department Moves Forward with Grand Jury Investigation into Dobbs Leak” →

International, Politics

“Dissatisfaction with Democracy”: China Celebrates the Midterm Elections as Evidence that Democracy is Dying in the West
Winston Churchill once famously observed that “No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.” His observation came to mind this week after China’s state-run Global Times wrote an article in the wake of the U.S. midterms that celebrated the imminent death of democracy, noting that “the ‘myth’ of Western-style democracy is losing its appeal, even in the West.” It appears that Americans are ready to embrace the simplicity and tranquility of Mao-like single-party rule.  After all, Hasan Piker already has the Mao jacket to go with the rise in support for socialism and the nationalization of industries.

Continue reading ““Dissatisfaction with Democracy”: China Celebrates the Midterm Elections as Evidence that Democracy is Dying in the West” →

Politics, Society

“That’s What I Know”: 70-Year-Old Poet Slaps Turning Point Poll Worker in New Hampshire

If Boris Pasternak is right that “no bad man can be a good poet,” it does not say much for the work of Stephen Redic. The 70-year-old poet was caught on videotape verbally abusing a young Turning Point member in New Hampshire at a polling area and then slapping him. The victim did nothing to provoke Redic, who became unhinged by Rainer Vesey who was engaging bystanders with a chance to debate issues in this election. The videotape is another example of the rising rage where some irate voters believe that they have a license to engage in political violence.

Columns, Congress, Politics

A Dangerous Woman: Democrats Adopt Soviet Rhetoric to Condemn Stevens as Mentally Ill

Below is my column in the New York Post on the growing attacks on Haley Stevens for daring to oppose Abdul El-Sayed as anti-Semitic. The response is all too familiar to Republicans. She has been denounced as mentally unstable and a danger to others in the party.

Here is the column: Continue reading “A Dangerous Woman: Democrats Adopt Soviet Rhetoric to Condemn Stevens as Mentally Ill” →

Congress, Criminal law, Politics

“Lawyer Up”: Democrats Prepare to Unleash Political Rage in Congress

Within minutes of the Democrats retaking power in the House of Representatives, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA), the expected chair of the House Oversight Committee, just posted a menacing two-word message: “Lawyer up.” Across the country, far-left politicians and pundits immediately demanded a spasm of investigations and impeachments as soon as they assume control of both houses. Like a nation of Madame Defarges, activists are eagerly knitting the names of targets into the lists of the walking dead, starting with Haley Stevens, who decided to test the “big tent” claims by splitting her ticket to vote against Abdul El-Sayed. Continue reading ““Lawyer Up”: Democrats Prepare to Unleash Political Rage in Congress” →

Academia, Criminal law, Politics

Students Charged in Michigan and Utah for Assaulting Conservatives on Campus

The political violence on campuses continued this week, with students at the University of Michigan and the University of Utah charged with criminal assaults on conservatives. For years, some of us have written about the increasingly radical environment in higher education where faculty have gradually eliminated conservatives and libertarians from departments. Continue reading “Students Charged in Michigan and Utah for Assaulting Conservatives on Campus” →

Politics, Society

Poll: More Democrats Now Support Socialism Over Capitalism

The divisions in this election are deep and widening across the country. When I called this “an age of rage” years ago, I noted that the rage historically tends to burn off in time. We are clearly still at the flow rather than the ebb stage as rage politics continues. However, the most worrisome elements of this period are fundamental changes being demanded to our constitutional and economic systems. A new poll by The Economist/YouGov is consistent with other polls showing rising support among Democrats for socialism. More Democrats (38%) prefer socialism to capitalism (25%). Other polls show 60% had a favorable view of socialism and only 32% had favorable views of capitalism. Continue reading “Poll: More Democrats Now Support Socialism Over Capitalism” →

Columns, Lawyering, Politics

Alaska’s Decoy Scandal Brings Back the Usual Suspects for Shady Election Tactics
(MSNBC/via YouTube)

Below is my column on the return of Marc Elias in another campaign controversy with the Alaskan decoy scandal. The Elias Law Group and other lawyers were tied to the effort to confuse Alaskan voters by The New York Times in its recent investigative report. These lawyers presumably have a growing conflict of interest as dozens of subpoenas shower down on Alaska. What is clear is that this scandal will not end on Tuesday and, if the results are close in favor of Democrat Mary Peltola, there could be a major fight over her taking her seat in the Senate.

Here is the column: Continue reading “Alaska’s Decoy Scandal Brings Back the Usual Suspects for Shady Election Tactics” →

Society, Torts

McHaggis? Court Green Lights Lawsuit Alleging that the McRib Contains Non-Rib Meat

Many were excited when McDonald’s recently announced, “The McRib is back.”  The question is whether it is really back or really a McRib. In an interesting decision out of Chicago, U.S. District Judge April Perry ruled that McDonald’s must go to trial on a class action lawsuit alleging that the popular McRib sandwich is made with non-rib meat. The lawsuit alleges that McDonald’s merely shapes the meat to look like ribs but uses shoulder, heart, tripe, or stomach — making it sound more like McHaggis. McDonald’s vehemently denies the accusation and stands by its representation that the only ingredients are “pork, water, salt, dextrose, and rosemary extract.” The class action was filed under an array of tort, fraud, and misrepresentation theories. In the end, however, the impact on McDonald’s could have the same business impact that the “pink slime” stories had on Taco Bell.

Columns, Congress, Constitutional Law, Politics, Religion

“The Pope Doesn’t Take Sides”: Should a Foreign Head of State Be Able to Vote in United States Elections?
Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett

“So, the Pope doesn’t take sides. Prevost has another opinion, but we won’t do that now.”

That funny quip from Pope Leo XIV (born Robert Prevost) referred to the historic game in Rome when the Villanova and Notre Dame basketball teams play each other.

However, a story this week raised a different question of when the Pope, as opposed to Prevost, can “take sides.”

This month, American-born Pope Leo XIV became the first pope ever to vote in a U.S. election. Continue reading ““The Pope Doesn’t Take Sides”: Should a Foreign Head of State Be Able to Vote in United States Elections?” →

Congress, Media, Politics

“That’s Part of the Process”: Democratic Leaders Embrace Voter Confusion Tactics as Harmless or Humorous

In his work “Politics and the English Language,” George Orwell explains that “In our time, political speech and writing are largely the defense of the indefensible.”  If so, the news this week took a truly Orwellian turn as Democrats rationalized or even praised the effort in Alaska to put a decoy “Dan Sullivan” on the ballot to confuse Alaskans and cause mistaken votes. Other Democratic politicians are entirely silent on the allegation that the campaign of Democratic candidate Mary Peltola engineered this grossly unethical tactic. The very same people running on “saving Democracy” are, once again, defending ballot manipulation designed to negate the votes of citizens. It is the ultimate expression of rage politics, excusing any act needed to achieve power. Continue reading ““That’s Part of the Process”: Democratic Leaders Embrace Voter Confusion Tactics as Harmless or Humorous” →

Courts, Lawyering

“You are White-Presenting”: Texas Judge Ordered to Undergo Psychiatric Testing After Bar Complaint

Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas has been suspended pending psychiatric testing and the resolution of a bar complaint after a bizarre hearing in April 2026. In the hearing, Brown, a Trump appointee, went on a racial diatribe against a lawyer, Ezra Young, over his race. Young was accused of being White. When Young informed her that he is Hispanic, Judge Brown went on to say that he is “white-presenting” in continuing her racial browbeating. Continue reading ““You are White-Presenting”: Texas Judge Ordered to Undergo Psychiatric Testing After Bar Complaint” →

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