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More than a decade ago, states began enacting laws to prohibit so-called “revenge porn.” Some partners would voluntarily exchange sexual photographs, but after the relationship ended, one of the partners would share the intimate images as a form of revenge. Later, the term “non-consensual pornography” became more common, as the pictures were not always shared by former partners. Many of the early bills imposed what was effectively a strict liability standard without any scienter requirement. Over time, these bills were modified to include a scienter requirement, and these guardrails were essential to survive strict scrutiny. While I doubted the constitutionality…

As the 2026 midterms approach, a nationwide poll released in early August delivered a warning that goes to the heart of the Republican Party’s political identity: for the first time in nearly a decade, voters said Democrats were better stewards of the economy than Republicans. For years, Republicans benefited from a broad perception that they were more trustworthy than Democrats on economic management, even when the record of Republican administrations was contested. Lower taxes, stronger domestic production, a robust private sector, affordable energy, and limited government intervention became part of the party’s economic identity. Now that advantage is beginning to…

Photograph Source: Granada – CC BY-SA 4.0 “Genocide deniers” have been social pariahs since World War II, and rightfully so. The term was first used to describe some fringe political figures on the fascist far right who claimed the Holocaust never occurred. It was a hoax, they insisted, and a slander against the German people. No one, especially no one with liberal views, would have considered joining them as they denied the reality and horror of 20th-century genocide. The new genocide deniers are a very different breed. They often see themselves as tolerant, open-minded, and liberal. On some issues, they…

Hakeem Jeffries is betting that moderates can unite the party around progressive policies while keeping their distance from socialism. Source link

Calvin Coolidge’s speech in honor of the declaration’s 150th anniversary is a permanent contribution to America’s self-understanding. Source link

Arday's Final Self-Delusion Source link

A threat is not a strategy, and it definitely is not a negotiating position. We sit down with Ambassador Chas Freeman to unpack why talk of “decapitation,” demands for compensation, and shifting US red lines do not move Iran toward a deal, they push everything toward attrition and escalation. Freeman argues credibility is the real currency of diplomacy, and once a country’s signature stops meaning what it says, rivals and allies start planning around that reality. We dig into the memorandum of understanding that was supposed to set basic terms for de-escalation, including constraints on threats, questions around sanctions and…

Progressive Defeats Vindman in Primary for Florida Senate Source link

Story at-a-glance Molecular hydrogen acts as a selective antioxidant that targets only harmful free radicals, helping to calm inflammation without disrupting essential cellular signaling Research discussed by Tyler LeBaron shows that hydrogen therapy reverses non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by restoring mitochondrial function and reducing fat accumulation in the liver Hydrogen’s small molecular size allows it to penetrate deep into cells, including mitochondria and your brain, where it supports energy production and reduces oxidative stress Short, pulsed use of hydrogen — through hydrogen-rich water or inhalation — produces stronger benefits than continuous exposure, improving your body’s ability to adapt and…

From yesterday’s decision by Judge Laurie J. Michelson (E.D. Mich.) in Doe v. Regents of Univ. of Mich.: Plaintiff, a student at the University of Michigan, was disciplined for providing an “assertedly ‘fake’ telehealth medical note” to obtain an accommodation for her coursework. The University treated this as academic dishonesty, resulting in Plaintiff’s suspension for the Winter 2026 semester and the inclusion of a disciplinary notation on her transcript. Plaintiff maintains that the note is genuine and filed this lawsuit against numerous University of Michigan officials and Academic Affairs employees alleging due process violations. At the same time, Plaintiff filed…