Frank Bowman
@frank-bowman.bsky.social
Lawyer. Professor. Legal historian. Pardons: Discretionary Mercy and the Rule of Law in Britain and America, 1066-2026 (Cambridge Univ Press 2026)
Thx to Lou Jacobson and Politifact for including my comments on oversight and possible impeachment in this one. politifact.com/article/2026...
New Democratic Congress likely kicks off with oversight
The new Democratic majorities in the House and Senate won’t have sufficient numbers to override vetoes by President Donald Trump. But they don’t need his permission to launch oversight efforts, or eve...
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JUST IN: A federal judge is encouraging his colleagues to call ICE officers in for live testimony on the witness stand, concluding that without direct scrutiny and cross-examination, routine lies will go unpunished. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The judiciary holds the line. DOJ further humiliates itself. I rejoice at the outcome, but weep for the degradation of an institution I once proudly served. www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/u...
Judge Throws Out Charges Against Former F.B.I. Officials
The magistrate judge, Zia M. Faruqui, said the case was a rushed, political prosecution ordered by the White House intended to affect the midterm elections.
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"Trump has repeatedly violated foreign emoluments clause, thereby vastly enriching himself & his family businesses, while openly directing American foreign policy to favor his foreign benefactors. Framers wld be united in finding this conduct both shameful & impeachable." slate.com/news-and-pol...
Donald Trump Sure Is Corrupt. If Only There Were a Constitutional Remedy for That. (Gift Article)
The most common ground for impeachment throughout Anglo-American history has been corruption.
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"Trump has repeatedly violated foreign emoluments clause, thereby vastly enriching himself & his family businesses, while openly directing American foreign policy to favor his foreign benefactors. Framers wld be united in finding this conduct both shameful & impeachable." slate.com/news-and-pol...
Donald Trump Sure Is Corrupt. If Only There Were a Constitutional Remedy for That. (Gift Article)
The most common ground for impeachment throughout Anglo-American history has been corruption.
slate.com
The 5th in my Slate series on whether DJT should be impeached a 3d time. I consider his numerous foreign emoluments clause violations & the associated betrayal of US foreign policy interests. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Donald Trump Sure Is Corrupt. If Only There Were a Constitutional Remedy for That. (Gift Article)
The most common ground for impeachment throughout Anglo-American history has been corruption.
slate.com
From Shakespeare to Scrooge to Picard. A master of his craft. Fare well soul.
Can anybody suggest why my Bluesky feed is overwhelmed with posters plugging their anime-style drawings and gaming links? Some are vulgar. Some just not very good. And I'm not interested regardless. I've blocked dozens and dozens over the past week or two. But they keep appearing. Help!
What's puzzling about repeated refusal to appoint USA's legally is it seems, in most cases, unnecessary. There have been a few, e.g. Alina Habba & Lindsey Halligan, SO bad they mightn't have passed Senate. But most wld get thru. Tempted to think Trump just does this to thumb nose at system...
Allison Gill@muellershewrote.com · last wk.NEW: A federal judge rules U.S. Attorney in Los Angeles Bill Essayli is serving unlawfully. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Quit the Hurd! Colorado Congressional District 3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fc7...
Hurd Mentality
YouTube video by The Beeman
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Quit the Hurd! Colorado Congressional District 3 www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fc7...
Hurd Mentality
YouTube video by The Beeman
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Here's a gift link to my appearance on Dahlia Lithwick's invaluable podcast "Amicus" - in which we discuss the push to impeach Trump a third time. slate.com/podcasts/ami...
Impeaching Trump Is a Legal and Constitutional Slam Dunk. It’s Also a Bad Idea. (Gift Article)
It is entirely possible that America has broken its impeachment process beyond use.
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Here's a gift link to my appearance on Dahlia Lithwick's invaluable podcast "Amicus" - in which we discuss the push to impeach Trump a third time. slate.com/podcasts/ami...
Impeaching Trump Is a Legal and Constitutional Slam Dunk. It’s Also a Bad Idea. (Gift Article)
It is entirely possible that America has broken its impeachment process beyond use.
slate.com
My appearance with the incomparable Dahlia Lithwick on her podcast "Amicus." In which I discuss the push to impeach Trump a third time should Democrats retake the House. slate.com/podcasts/ami...
Impeaching Trump Is a Legal and Constitutional Slam Dunk. It’s Also a Bad Idea.
It is entirely possible that America has broken its impeachment process beyond use.
slate.com
Today I'm on Arnie Arnesen's podcast "Attitude with Arnie Arnesen" talking about my new book, "Great & Dangerous Offences: The Case for (and Against) Impeaching Trump a Third Time." My segment begins at 32:55. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sta...
Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 22 2026
Part 1:We talk with Ronald Grigor Suny, historian of Russia and the former Soviet Union, Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Michigan and Univ. of Chicago."What is Socialism?" We discuss what this means, and...
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Today I'm on Arnie Arnesen's podcast "Attitude with Arnie Arnesen" talking about my new book, "Great & Dangerous Offences: The Case for (and Against) Impeaching Trump a Third Time." My segment begins at 32:55. www.podomatic.com/podcasts/sta...
Arnie Arnesen Attitude October 22 2026
Part 1:We talk with Ronald Grigor Suny, historian of Russia and the former Soviet Union, Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Michigan and Univ. of Chicago."What is Socialism?" We discuss what this means, and...
podomatic.com
A president can still be impeached and removed for commanding an unlawful killing, as Trump has done in authorizing lethal, and illegal, strikes on boats merely suspected of carrying drugs. Murder is a “high crime.” slate.com/news-and-pol...
Yes, Congress Can Charge Donald Trump With Murder (Gift Article)
Donald Trump famously said that he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue in New York and not lose political support.
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A president can still be impeached and removed for commanding an unlawful killing, as Trump has done in authorizing lethal, and illegal, strikes on boats merely suspected of carrying drugs. Murder is a “high crime.” slate.com/news-and-pol...
Yes, Congress Can Charge Donald Trump With Murder (Gift Article)
Donald Trump famously said that he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue in New York and not lose political support.
slate.com
They all knew, but sucked-up anyway...
For those of you in Colorado's congressional district 3-- www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4v3...
Hurd Anything?
YouTube video by The Beeman
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Amazing. WaPo editorial page now exceeds even WSJ ed page as unapologetic mouthpiece for predatory capitalism. A sad fall for a once-great institution.
Washington Post Opinions@postopinions.bsky.social · 4w agoAutomatic enrollment in "Trump accounts" will help young people experience the bounty of the market. Read more from the Editorial Board:
In this appalling period, this may be the most evil, cynical thing I've seen. Intimidating pediatricians who give live-saving vaccines to kids in order to gain Trump's endorsement for Senate. I thought I was beyond outrage. But this... www.nytimes.com/2026/10/05/h...
Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.
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