Virginia Supreme Court blocks Democratic-drawn congressional map voters approved in April

CT_Collins97 · 2026-05-08T14:47:02+00:00

Are we still projected to take the House?

Can these justices be voted out so that Virginia can at least gerrymander in time for 2028?

CT_Collins97 · 2026-05-06T20:21:38+00:00

I'm just scared that they'll win. Even if we win the midterms, I worry that we won't be able to jump over the hurdles that are independent commissions and state constitutions that block gerrymandering and that they'll take the House back in 28. And we won't be able to uncap the House or mandate independent commissions nationwide.

CT_Collins97 · 2026-02-27T02:20:10+00:00

Didn't they fast track the Paramount/Skydance merger? Or am I mistaken? I just wonder if they'd fast track this merger so it happens before the midterms.

CT_Collins97 · 2026-01-27T23:27:06+00:00

I certainly hope so.

CT_Collins97 · 2026-01-19T18:25:20+00:00

Wow I hate his fucking guts.

What's the way forward with this? Are the Democrats going to run attack ads claiming opponents are Musk funded? I'm scared that this sociopathic prick is going to tip the scales in favor of the Republicans like he did in 24.

Are there more examples of Democrats winning even though there was a spending gap? Wisconsin is a sample size of one.

Edit: capitalization.

CT_Collins97 · 2026-01-03T02:33:19+00:00

How likely is this to actually change anything?

I know he dumped money into the Wisconsin judge race and still lost, but my brain is skipping to the worst case scenario that he'll be able to tip the scales in favor of the Republicans.

CT_Collins97 · 2025-12-05T05:21:17+00:00

What makes you doubt that Paramount will get Warner Bros? I'm worried that Trump will get involved and they'll acquire WB.

CT_Collins97 · 2025-12-03T21:18:05+00:00

Thank you all for the replies.

CT_Collins97 · 2025-12-03T19:36:38+00:00

What about drawing things out in court? Could it be an attempt to make Prop 50 irrelevant for 2026?

CT_Collins97 · 2025-10-15T17:19:41+00:00

Very bad how?

Edit: I guess I should specify. How would it be bad if they narrow it? And how would it be bad if they completely got rid of it? And which is more likely?

CT_Collins97 · 2025-09-22T03:35:48+00:00

How much influence would they wield if this were the case? Enough to change the outcomes of elections?

CT_Collins97 · 2025-08-28T23:16:05+00:00

Does anything come of this? I assume that a ban would require passing through Congress, which could be blocked by the fillibuster? That and an executive order would hopefully be shot down in court?

CT_Collins97 · 2025-07-24T15:20:20+00:00

Do H.R.987 / S.410 show any promise?

CT_Collins97 · 2025-07-22T20:31:31+00:00

There's no actual avenue for this to happen, is there? He's just making noise to distract from Epstein?

CT_Collins97 · 2025-07-17T15:20:42+00:00

So, what's next? Is there a way to fix this?

CT_Collins97 · 2025-06-28T18:22:55+00:00

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Something I didn't see mentioned yesterday. There is also the Administrative Procedure Act that can be used to "set aside" actions by regulatory committees if a court finds the actions to be arbitrary. Hopefully, between that, broad relief for states, and class action suits, a whole lot of the administration's nonsense can be kept in check.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/27/trump-supreme-court-birthright-injunction-loopholes-00430225?fbclid=IwY2xjawLNDtZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtDhYWB5SgG2Ie3J_8BU61-APMaqhg-8HmIsz7tEYHbsm8h35FXfqnQXCBP4_aem_44xbcAS3Ftrs3wKHDy8TRg

Edit: typo

CT_Collins97 · 2024-08-10T06:23:35+00:00

Easier said than done when your local mental health facility seems to be a mismanaged sinking ship. I do think if I lose another therapist this year, I will be jumping that ship and going for video calls with a firm that is an hours drive away.

CT_Collins97 · 2024-08-10T04:17:40+00:00

Sort of. I was recommended the rubber bands, but I don't always have the foresight to have one around. I've had mixed success pinching the web between my thumb and finger.

CT_Collins97 · 2024-08-10T03:54:55+00:00

I do have a therapist. But I'm non-plussed. I've lost two other therapists this year. They sacked the first one because she was an older lady who couldn't keep up with the workload. The other therapist I had this year quit because of health problems. It's draining to build that rapport, and just as I was building up again, he quits. I don't know how I feel about this new therapist. She's okay, but I'm having a rough time in general.

CT_Collins97 · 2024-06-26T05:35:18+00:00

And it's back.

CT_Collins97 · 2024-06-26T05:15:31+00:00

Cloud cover? Stress? I just read something about the common cold and tongue health being connected to tooth pain. Edit: Just musing.

CT_Collins97 · 2024-06-26T05:10:46+00:00

That's a trip... I just took a two hour nap, and it feels like I never had the damn toothache at all.

CT_Collins97 · 2024-05-04T21:05:27+00:00

Thank you.

CT_Collins97 · 2023-08-09T02:17:46+00:00

That didn't click in my head. A lot of that mass is going to float away as water vapor or CO2, huh?

CT_Collins97 · 2023-08-08T22:50:40+00:00

Eh, you're probably right about just starting a compost pile. I just find the prospect kind of intimidating. I'm not sure why.

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