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February 2019
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Catherine Rampell @crampell
In survey conducted before Dobbs decision (fielded June 18 - 21, 2022), a majority of older Americans expected Roe to be overturned soon. Only a minority of younger Americans believed this would happen. today.yougov.com/topics/politic…
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11:35 AM ∙ Jun 27, 2022
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Young people don't follow the news I guess? Maybe this is hopeful for a big shift in public opinion? I'm probably hoping too much.

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Sara Schaefer @saraschaefer1
All Wiccan teachers— now is the time. See what happens! https://t.co/uf5bSWpT7e
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Paul Blumenthal @PaulBlu
In 6-3 decision, written by Gorsuch, court rules public school employees may publicly lead students in prayer. Sotomayor writes the dissent. https://t.co/J4qx14Z5kB
2:16 PM ∙ Jun 27, 2022
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Unfortunately SCOTUS is pretty close to arguing that Christianity is the only real religion. Also, regarding this specific case, they seem to have embraced a version of events that simply doesn't match reality. Anyway, giving this a shot would be amusing, if a tad dangerous.

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Thorongil @Thorongil16
Finally made a map to meet the gravity of the moment - in 2014, in a state as red as North Dakota (Obama +20/Trump +35), voters soundly defeated an amendment that would effectively ban abortion. When voters are confronted with anti-abortion legislation, it is not popular.
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4:40 AM ∙ Jun 26, 2022
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I'm not the biggest fan of ballot refurendums, but it seems like that's the next step.

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T.K. of AAK! @AskAKorean
If you are worried about a tit-for-tat retaliation, the solution is to go big. Expand the Supreme Court to 27 judges (same as the European Court of Justice) and dare the Republicans to expand it to 55. They won't be able to do it.
6:59 PM ∙ Jun 27, 2022
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You literally run out of Federalist Society approved candidates before you run out of non-crazy people.

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Matthew Yglesias @mattyglesias
Doctors are so bad at both cost-benefit analysis and causal inference.
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The New York Times @nytimes
Doctors should support breastfeeding for two years or more — instead of one year or more — the American Academy of Pediatrics said in new guidelines released on Monday. The group also acknowledged the obstacles that stand in parents’ way. https://t.co/x7aZpeCsrL
9:51 PM ∙ Jun 27, 2022
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: "Driving your baby home from the hospital in a Mercedes is associated with lots of beneficial life outcomes"

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Matt Haney @MattHaneySF
Damn. Brutal news for the Bay.
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11:49 PM ∙ Jun 27, 2022
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So, park won't close for 11 years, but still kind a a bummer. Unless they build a mixed use neighborhood with Top Gun in the middle.

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Dr. M.F. Khan @Dr_TheHistories
This weird engine is 18th Century CE; It allowed researchers to work efficiently with up to 8 open books at the same time.
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12:24 AM ∙ Jun 27, 2022
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An ancient "I've got a lot of tabs open"

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