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Digital thinker and doer. If not traveling, dreaming of traveling. Snowboarder. Dog kahu. Lover of chocolate and ice cream.
Great article by David Brooks on what Trumpism means.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/29/o...
Here’s the clip.
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A cool cloud seen on a walk yesterday.
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Today, President Donald J. Trump agreed to withdraw his March 14, 2025 Executive Order regarding the Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP law firm ("Paul, Weiss"), which has entered into the following agreement with the President: 1. Paul, Weiss agrees that the bedrock principle of American Justice is that it must be fair and nonpartisan for all. Our Justice System is betrayed when it is misused to achieve political ends. Lawyers and law firms play a vital role in ensuring that we live up to that standard as a Nation. Law firms should not favor any political party when it comes to choosing their clients. Firms also should not make decisions on whom to hire based on a person's political affiliation. To do otherwise is to deny some Americans an equal opportunity for our services while favoring others. Lawyers abandon the profession's highest ideals when they engage in partisan decision-making, and betray the ethical obligation to represent those who are unpopular or disfavored in a particular environment.
2. Paul, Weiss affirms its unwavering commitment to these core ideals and principles, and will not deny representation to clients, including in pro bono matters and in support of non-profits, because of the personal political views of individual lawyers. 3. Paul, Weiss will take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full spectrum of political viewpoints of our society, whether "conservative" or "liberal." 4. Paul, Weiss affirms its commitment to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention, and will not adopt, use, or pursue any DEl policies. As part of its commitment, it will engage experts, to be mutually agreed upon within 14 days, to conduct a comprehensive audit of all of its employment practices. 5. Paul, Weiss will dedicate the equivalent of $40 million in pro bono legal services over the course of President Trump's term to support the Administration's initiatives, including: assisting our Nation's veterans, fairness in the Justice System, the President's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, and other mutually agreed
Statement from the White House: "The President is agreeing to this action in light of a meeting with Paul, Weiss Chairman, Brad Karp, during which Mr. Karp acknowledged the wrongdoing of former Paul, Weiss partner, Mark Pomerantz, the grave dangers of Weaponization, and the vital need to restore our System of Justice." In response to the President's announcement, Paul, Weiss's Chairman Brad Karp said: "We are gratified that the President has agreed to withdraw the Executive Order concerning Paul, Weiss. We look forward to an engaged and constructive relationship with the President and his Administration."
This is wild. Trump says he’s withdrawing his executive order targeting the Paul Weiss law firm because they acknowledged “wrongdoing.”
They’re also going to provide “$40 million in pro bono legal services over the course of President Trump's term to support the Administration's initiatives”
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A reminder for these times.
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Seat named in honor of Michelle Obama
In a good seat for a Modernism Week lecture
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Good to see more than 500 protesters of the Trump chaos turn out in support of democracy and human decency in Palm Springs this afternoon
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Kara Swisher’s insights into Elon Musk’s egregious behavior are worth the read. Gift article so no paywalls: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/o...
12.02.2025 21:14 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Klobuchar: What is the difference between Greenland and Donald Trump? Greenland is not for sale.
*boo*
Klobuchar: Ok. For any Republican Trump Administration person who wants to throw eggs at me because of that joke. You can’t because they’re too expensive.
Pics from another great trip to Whistler. Awesome to see friends from around the globe.
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One of my favorite NYT op-ed writers nailed it:
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/o...
