Althouse
Althouse, published by Ann Althouse, is a blog that covers a range of topics including political commentary, media criticism, and current events with a focus on legal and political controversies. The blog discusses political figures, legal disputes, and media portrayals, often analyzing statements and actions of public officials and their implications. It also touches on issues related to political communication, misinformation, and the intersection of law and politics. The content includes reflections on political personalities, legal challenges involving media organizations, and broader societal impacts of political discourse.
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"What Cornell Teaches Its Students About Sex/From feminist porn awards to guides on group sex, Cornell has promoted sexual liberation as a virtue."
By Ann Althouse
An article by Jared Lederman, a senior at Cornell, in The Free Press.Lots of links to the University’s sex guides, such as “Yes, No, Maybe So: A Sexual Inventory Stocklist”.”
Lederman opines: “Cornell’s philosophy on sex is so striking
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"Are you f–king stupid? It’s not your lived experience, so just shut the f–k up!…How is it so difficult for you to see space made for women at a Sex Pistols gig?"
By Ann Althouse
“If you are a man who gets offended by a band making room for a female only moshpit then you are PART OF THE PROBLEM… Stay home, read a book by Bell hooks, come back when kindness, compassion and empathy…
"We’ve got the gulf. We’ve got a beautiful lake… We need a river. We need an ocean. We call it 'Trump Ocean' or, or, 'Ocean of the Americas.'"
By Ann Althouse
“Something like that. Before I get out, I think we should have an ocean. And we need a great river.”Said You Know Who, quoted in “Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific/The president also floated…
"You don't have to look at the facts and the law. All you have to do is study what they do."
By Ann Althouse
Letitia James offers a gift to Saritha Komatireddy: @ny1 When asked who should regulate prediction markets, Democratic candidate Letitia James did not hesitate, saying, “Yes, we sued two.” Republican candidate Saritha Komatireddy said she has to “look at the facts…
"If Hegseth were not a musclebound intellectual void, he would know this."
By Ann Althouse
“He would know that the Fort Hood killer told the mental health panel that he wanted to die. He would know his standby lawyers told the judge he was not mounting a defence because he craved the death penalty. He…
"Language and Linguistics for Decolonization and Liberation and for Peace and Community Building — From the River to the Sea in Palestine and Israel to the Mountaintops of Haiti and Beyond."
By Ann Althouse
"This whole thing was triggered by the fact that somebody brought a civil lawsuit, a lawyer who's working on contingency…."
By Ann Althouse
“This is multi-million dollars at stake. And I hope it doesn’t shock anybody, but oftentimes in civil litigation, people motivated by money do lie….”
Glenn Greenwald takes a stand for procedural fairness and professional journalism.
NEW: Glenn Greenwald slams AOC
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"The painting was discovered in July when a man, nosing around at an estate sale in Kalamazoo, Mich., stumbled upon the enigmatic painting on the wall of a dimly lit corridor leading to the garage."
By Ann Althouse
“The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, was familiar with Abercrombie’s work and was stunned to see the still life bearing the painter’s distinct signature. Zachary Wirsum, a senior vice president at Freeman’s [auction house], said the man told him…
"Ms. Pike’s medical condition is likely to determine whether Tennessee officials try to execute her again."
By Ann Althouse
“The U.S. Supreme Court has forbidden the execution of someone who does not have a ‘rational understanding’ of why they’re being put to death.”From “Christa Pike Regains Consciousness After Her Failed Execution/The death row inmate in Tennessee received two doses…