There is no cavalry coming. No miracle solution. No saviors. In the end, we, the American people - not any of our institutions - have to save our democracy by voting in defense of that democracy this fall. We are the cavalry. The responsibility is ours.

Let's peek behind the curtain a bit on what is happening during #MLS games right now and how it affects the players, fans, and viewers: A small thread...

NEW: Part two from our MLS roundtable focuses on the ongoing referee lockout. “PRO is going to continue to sit down and negotiate with the PSRA…but if there’s no resolution to be reached, we are more than prepared to see this all the way through.” theathletic.com/5340879/2024/0…

Video Reviews (VR) through the first 43 games of the season: 2023 MLS PSRA Refs - 9⃣ 2024 World Median (10 leagues, range 9-28) - 1⃣8⃣ 2024 MLS Replacement Refs - 2⃣3⃣ From a VR standpoint, MLS Week 4 was the best this season for the refs. But PSRA remains best in class.

I got to talk to PSRA head Peter Manikowski about the ongoing labor dispute impacting MLS refereeing: verdeallday.substack.com/p/pro-psra-mls…

“Where’s the real refs?” Chants from the The Nordecke ⭐⭐⭐ as PRO continues to lock out PSRA Officials from MLS contests. The replacements in Columbus (like many other places today) are struggling mightily.

MLS continues to embarrass itself with its handling of the referee lockout latimes.com/sports/soccer/…

I appreciate this account sticking up for the wellbeing and dignity of those who have accepted offers to replace professional, union referees locked out from working. No referee, not even a scab, “deserves” hatred or vitriol from fans or union supporters. But we should not be

Since I've been vocal on here and the news is out.... We're back. The professional officials of the PSRA are back on the field and in the VAR booth. A huge thanks to the hundreds of officials who sat this out in solidarity - it meant the world. 1/x

This @forbes article accurately sums up the denouement of the MLS/PRO lockout of professional referees. forbes.com/sites/jamesnal…

Finally have a case here and seeking admission. Let me in!

I married into a family that includes a judge, and this sort of public, partisan behavior by the spouses of Thomas and now Alito is inconceivable to me.

UEFA (sensibly) stopped the #GERDEN match because of lightning near the stadium, it why on earth are the players, staff, and match officials still standing on the touch lines and the bench areas? You’re still on the filed!

Finished up a jury trial today. One observation—I love having appellate counsel present for the parties at trial. Makes things so much easier for the trial judge. #appellatetwitter #lawtwitter

“I have concepts of a plan.” —Someone with no plan

Really enjoyed watching the arguments this morning. Met some delightful lawyers and sat behind OSG and the General herself. Perfect view of Thomas and Alito testing the springed hinges of their chairs. And ready for day 2 tomorrow.