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Joshua Engel, Esq.
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Civil Rights & Appellate Attorney | Fmr Prosecutor | Father & Husband | Friend of Collies | Long-Suffering Cornhuskers Fan
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I was informed — by the very best and most credible journalists — that wearing pins and pocket squares with the text for the First Amendment would solve the whole problem!
A television studio set with a host sitting at a desk on the right, looking toward a guest on the left who is holding up a white pocket square displaying the text, 'Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press
September 18, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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August 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Colorado … because of both Coach McCartney and Ralphie
A vintage color photograph captures a man with a serious expression standing on a football sideline, wearing a black University of Colorado jacket and a matching black baseball cap with 'Colorado' written in yellow script. The jacket also has a yellow logo that says 'Football Staff' with a small buffalo. The background is a blurry crowd of other people in similar gear.
July 18, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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But, but, but… some journalists had the audacity to wear First Amendment pins and pocket squares to the WHCD

I mean, they still attended to dinner… but they showed everyone that they *actually* value freedom over access, right?
A close-up of a white pocket square tucked into a grey suit jacket. The pocket square features the rcfp.org logo at the top and the text, 'Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press.'
July 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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July 4th — Wilmington, Ohio
Two people and a dog are sitting on a blanket in a park at night, viewing a large, vibrant firework display in the dark sky above. The scene is illuminated by the glow of the fireworks and surrounding park lighting, with a building visible in the background on the left.
July 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Really admire the beagle courage and confidence: “I don’t know what is in this hole… but whatever it is, I can take it!”

(Meanwhile, our golden retriever is afraid of the baby pool)
A happy golden retriever with a graying muzzle stands on a shaded stone patio next to a blue plastic kiddie pool, tongue out and coat still wet. Behind the dog is a wrought-iron patio table and chairs surrounded by potted flowers, with a grassy backyard and multi-story brick condo buildings in the background.
July 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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I am going to now have to include an amphibious exploring vehicle in my lifeguard equipment
June 20, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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And on the pedestal, these words appear:

My name is Ozymandias, king of kings:
Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!"

Nothing beside remains.
A massive, weathered stone head of an Egyptian pharaoh lies half-buried in a desert landscape. In the background, two giant "trunkless" stone legs stand atop a pedestal against a clear blue sky, creating a literal depiction of the imagery from Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Ozymandias."
May 9, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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Right there with ya for 40+ years!
An on-court altercation between NBA legends Larry Bird (Boston Celtics #33) and Julius Erving (Philadelphia 76ers #6). Erving is gripping Bird by the throat with his right hand as Bird tries to push his arm away. This is a black and white close-up photograph capturing the tension.
April 25, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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Big supporter here of more statutes honoring the greatest President from Penn… William Henry Harrison
A young woman in a gray knit cardigan and white pleated skirt stands in front of the bronze equestrian monument of William Henry Harrison. The statue sits atop a large stone pedestal surrounded by vibrant yellow, red, and pink flowers in a city park at dusk. High-top sneakers and a brick building with lit windows in the background complete the scene
April 14, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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The Cincinnati-area teacher who was ordered to remove a "Hate Has No Home Here" poster from his classroom in a highly-contested school board vote said his constitutional rights were violated in a federal lawsuit filed on April 7 against the district.

archive.today/g4wbg
A screenshot of a news article headline. The bold headline reads: 'Ohio teacher told to remove poster with LGBTQ+ flags sues district'. The article is in the 'EDUCATION' category from the Cincinnati Enquirer, with the byline 'Grace Tucker' and an accompanying small headshot. An update timestamp is listed below the byline: 'Updated April 7, 2026, 10:38 a.m. ET'. Social sharing icons are visible below the text. The top portion of an accompanying image below the text shows a wall-mounted digital screen in what appears to be a school setting, with partial text on the screen reading 'HATE HAS NO HOME HERE"
April 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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I was under the basket when Laettner made his shot …👇

Taking nothing from UConn, but the context and history of the 1992 shot (Duke peak obnoxious; KY off years in wilderness) still makes it the end of, as Bob Ryan and Mike Lupica noted at the time, the greatest game ever
March 30, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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The use of the word "prerogative" is a bit... unusual
March 3, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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Here's an important thing about attorney-client, work-product, deliberative process, and other privileges:

They can be waived by a client who is interested in transparency
Here's a draft for social media alt text: Screenshot of a live news blog. The first entry, by Congressional reporter Michael Gold, states that the Justice Department withheld and redacted materials in the Epstein files release under attorney-client and deliberative process privileges, despite lawmakers saying they didn't intend to shield this. The second entry, by Legal affairs reporter Alan Feuer, reports that Blanche acknowledged the release won't satisfy public demand but asserted President Trump has pushed for maximum transparency.
January 30, 2026 at 5:11 PM
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Shocking
Lisa Simpson sits at a table with a shocked expression, set against a purple wall and orange chairs. Overlaid white, bold, capitalized text reads: “I CAN'T BELIEVE A CONVICTED SEX OFFENDER WOULD GET SO MANY VOTES AND CONVICTED CHEATER WOULD GET SO FEW.”
January 28, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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It certainly is an alternative timeline
January 10, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Fun does not have a size
A still from the animated series The Simpsons featuring Bart Simpson standing in a classroom. Bart, wearing his signature orange t-shirt and blue shorts, is writing lines on a large chalkboard. The board is filled with the repetitive sentence, "FUN DOES NOT HAVE A SIZE," with the final line at the bottom left incomplete. In the background, a red trash can, a wall clock, and a small framed picture are visible against green walls.
December 20, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Politico nicely illustrates 👇 the big problem with Washington journalists:

NO GRIT

Nobody from the Midwest would ever describe 20 degrees as “teeth-clenching” or consider a high of thirty to be cold regardless of the wind

Buy a scarf, worry less about “access,” and get to work
Warning: It won’t get any warmer in D.C. today. Per the Capital Weather Gang, temperatures will be a teeth-clenching 20 degrees as you head into work this morning, with “highs” of a mighty 30 or so by early afternoon. And don’t even mention the wind chill. Do take care on the ice.
December 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Nadir that we know of so far...
December 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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That’s a bonny pile
A still from The Simpsons depicts Groundskeeper Willie, a cartoon character with red hair, beard, and thick eyebrows, standing outdoors next to a large pile of raked autumn leaves. He is wearing a light-colored shirt, dark blue overalls, yellow gloves, and holding a rake in one hand and a white bottle in the other. A brown tree with a few red leaves stands to his left, and a blue sky with a hint of white cloud is in the background. The caption "ACH! SHE'S A BONNY PILE." appears in white text at the bottom of the image.
November 29, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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Great day for leaf raking — when the dogs don’t get in the way, that’s
Three people and two dogs are playing in a large pile of brown autumn leaves outdoors on a sunny day. Two adults are lying back in the leaves, smiling, while a child in a blue jacket is also nestled in the leaves, looking up. Two golden-colored dogs are actively engaging with the leaves, one lying down to the left of the adults, and the other standing in the center, facing away from the camera. In the background, a grassy area, trees, and parts of a house are visible under a clear sky.
November 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Considering that the Auburn AD is quoted describing Freeze as "a man of integrity," really hard to see how the next hiring is likely to be reality-based enough to be successful
An excerpt from a statement by Cohen about the Auburn football program. It reads: "I have informed Coach Freeze of my decision to make a change in leadership with the Auburn football program," Cohen said in a statement. "Coach Freeze is a man of integrity, and we are appreciative of his investment in Auburn and his relentless work over the last three years in bolstering our roster. Our expectations for Auburn football are to annually compete for championships and the search for the next leader of Auburn football begins immediately."
November 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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"We have top men working on it right now."

"Who?"

"Top... men."
A still from a movie shows three men in suits seated around a table, with a fourth man in a suit standing behind them in the background. The man in the center foreground, who is balding and has a mustache, looks intently forward with his hands clasped on the table. The man to his right smiles subtly. The phrase "TOP MEN." is overlaid in white text at the bottom of the image.
October 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Amazing turnout to save democracy in ruby-red Clinton County, Ohio

#NoKings
October 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Also, I don't remember that show, Teen Woll?

I bet it was awesome, though!
A low-angle shot shows three young people in casual attire sitting on a couch, looking up at a TV screen. The person on the left is mostly out of frame, but their arm is visible holding a slice of pizza. In the center, a light-skinned boy with blonde hair and a blue hoodie gazes intently at the screen. To the right, a light-skinned girl with blonde hair styled in a retro manner, wearing a purple top, smiles while also looking up. The television screen displays "TEEN WOLL" prominently with "2012" above it, and below that, a list of other show titles like "PRETTY LITTLE LIARS" and "VAMPIRE DIARIES." The room is dimly lit, with a black border at the top of the image containing white text that reads "WELCOME BACK TO 2012" and "(MEMORIES FOR THE 30 YEAR OLDS)."
October 1, 2025 at 7:59 PM