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Short Take Politics:
Politico take Poloncarz seriously
The Erie County executive fancies himself as having Buttigieg-level cache and may have aspirations for higher office. https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2026/01/28/erie-countys-buttigieg-00751507?
Prosecutors unite
“Fight Against Federal Overreach” (FAFO) is a task force of 9 prosecutors who will work together to hold ICE and other agencies accountable for overstepping our rights. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/us/prosecutors-charges-against-feder…
Writing teacher goes analog
Forcing students to write work not only protects from cheating using artificial intelligence, it teaches students to learn, think and find their voices. https://www.npr.org/2026/01/28/nx-s1-5631779/ai-schools-teachers-studen…
Justice Scalia’s creation haunts MAGA
Minnesota Judge Schiltz, who learned from Justice Antonin Scalia, is ruling like an actual Conservative, pointing out ICE has violated 96 court orders in 76 cases and the number is likely even higher. Thank God a judge appointed by President George W. Bush and mentored by the one of the most beloved justices of our time is standing up for our rights. https://joycevance.substack.com/p/minnesota-and-elsewhere?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web
