It's not just the authoritarian playbook that we need to study; it's how societies have responded to it. Important insights from former US Ambassador to Hungary, David Pressman. Believing you can outfox a fox is how you become its prey. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/23/o...

🧵Donald Trump federalized the National Guard—the first time a president has done so against a governor’s will since 1965. But he's promising much worse. America is in deep Schmitt. Trump is trying to enact the Nazi legal scholar Carl Schmitt's philosophy of dictatorship. Click thru or continue…

Excellent piece co-authored by @hri-gtown.bsky.social Distinguished Fellow Scott Busby dissecting Secretary Rubio's plans to dismantle the human rights architecture at State. How the Proposed State Department Reorganization Guts U.S. Human Rights Diplomacy at www.justsecurity.org/114200/state...

Nuance struggles in the age of demagogues—we need to be clear. Why are we patriotic? Why do we believe in this country? And why are willing to work to make our ideals reality? @andykimnj.bsky.social @fp4america.bsky.social

She was a true original. Funny, kind, and immensely talented. Such a generous spirit. A tragic loss. We loved her. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/02/a...

Two centuries later, the journey to restitution and repair begins with a single step. Macron announces joint commission with Haiti amid calls for reparations #Haiti #Restitution #IndependenceDebt www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

We @hri-gtown.bsky.social are profoundly saddened by the death of Mario Joseph, Haiti's most prominent human rights lawyer and a global leader in the fight for justice and dignity. We mourn this terrible loss along with our partners at @ijdh.bsky.social and BAI. www.ijdh.org/2025/04/proj...

It takes guts to discover your true self and to live that truth out loud. In this season rebirth and renewal, respect and love to the brave and beautiful souls who are showing all of us the joy and liberation that comes with living an authentic life. Visibility saves lives. #TransDayOfVisability

Courage is contagious. Spread it. #Resistance How to beat back Trump’s divide & conquer strategy open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

So proud of my @hri-gtown.bsky.social colleague Michelle Liu and our @georgetownlaw.bsky.social students Suchita Uppal and Kinga Ewa Nastal for this important work which grew out of our partnership with Nadia Murad and Nadia's Initiative.

Congrats to my @georgetownlaw.bsky.social colleague @neelsukhatme.bsky.social and congratulations to my alma mater! These times call for courageous & principled leadership at the institutions that undergird our democracy. Michigan Law is so lucky to have someone of Neel's brilliance and integrity.

Do justice. Love mercy. Walk humbly. This should be our guide every day. The rest will take care of itself. @georgetownlaw.bsky.social @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social

Did you need some inspiration for the fight? A kick in the pants? A sense of perspective about the challenges we’re facing today? It’s all here @georgetownlaw.bsky.social right now in the person of the great Congressman James Clyburn. Living legend

Sound advice from the always insightful @rachelkleinfeld.bsky.social There's No Substitute For Public Opinion substack.com/@rachelklein...

Honored to be hosting these three leaders for a discussion of @michaelposner.bsky.social ‘s new book Conscience Incorporated @georgetownlaw.bsky.social

Thanks @jakobjohnston.bsky.social for helping me and my students @georgetownlaw.bsky.social understand the big picture as we pursue strategies for restitution of Haiti's "Independence Debt."

Jesús Armas, a renowned Venezuelan opposition leader and a McCain Institute Global Leader, has been arbitrarily detained by the Maduro regime. Jesús is a fierce advocate for democracy and freedom. We call for his unconditional release. #FreeJesúsArmas #Venezuela

At great personal risk, the Venezuelan people turned out to vote and elected Edmundo Gonzalez in a landslide. Now it’s time for the US to do its part. Time is short. Maduro plans to take office Jan 10. The least we can do is stop providing him w/$$ through contracts with US companies

What a privilege to mark #HumanRightsDay by celebrating the personal courage & determination of the human rights defenders being honored by the State Department today. When the world looks bleak, keep your eyes on the helpers. @McCainInstitute @HRI_gtownlaw

I look forward to joining the McCain Institute as a speaker at their inaugural Washington Forum. If you’re in D.C., please join me on December 5 at the U.S. Navy Memorial. Can’t make it in person? All panel discussions will be released after the event. www.mccaininstitute.org/the-washingt...