Daily Archives: July 3, 2022

Weekend link dump for July 3

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

“NASA to Power Down Voyager Probes: Here Are Their Best Space Photos“. You have to wonder how things might be now if Harriet Miers were on SCOTUS now instead of Sam Alito. “These installations are called traffic gardens — or … Continue reading →

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SCOTx re-enables statewide abortion ban

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Ugh. The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that had allowed clinics in the state to continue performing abortions even after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned it’s landmark 1973 ruling that confirmed a constitutional right to abortion. … Continue reading →

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Charges against Judge Jordan dropped

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

That was quick. Just four days after being indicted and arrested, Harris County misdemeanor court Judge Darrell Jordan saw an official oppression charge against him dropped. Fort Bend County prosecutors on Friday announced they were dropping the misdemeanor charge against … Continue reading →

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Now we wait for the judge in the Deshaun Watson disciplinary case

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Charles Kuffner

Gonna be a few weeks, most likely. Another phase in the NFL’s disciplinary process against former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is complete, and another wait begins. Watson’s hearing before former U.S. District judge Sue L. Robinson concluded on Thursday after … Continue reading →

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