Avi Wolfman-Arent

avi-wa.bsky.social

16 October 2026 00:00

There's a lot of entertainment in the whole "we're just sitting around talking about rumors" format. But it does violate some of the old rules around investigative journalism. And those rules have some utility -- in part because they disempower ppl who just want someone to air their complaints.

Raffi Melkonian

rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social

14 October 2026 17:16

Thing is, it’s really really easy to prove you’re a lawyer. I can prove I’m a lawyer in 2 seconds.

Raffi Melkonian

rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social

12 October 2026 23:28

This is a laughable basis to push an oral argument.

Lazyeye

lazeeye.bsky.social

11 October 2026 18:05

“There was no reason to think the motel’s stance would deprive a Black family of a place to sleep.” “There was no reason to think the diner’s stance would deprive a Black family of a place to eat.” “There was no reason to think Emory’s stance would deprive Black students of a college education.”

Raffi Melkonian

rmfifthcircuit.bsky.social

08 October 2026 17:54

Middle aged lawyer problems: "Oh, this seems like a problem above my pay-grade. I'll just pass it up to the senior partner on the case." {Gazes forlornly at the signature block with your own name at the top}