State Republicans Try to Remove Top Jurist for Mentioning the Existence of Racial Bias
#racism #politics
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/08/north-carolina-gop-anita-earls-ethics-case.html
Dahlia Lithwick
The Horse Race Has Started, but It’s Always Been Here
In the political sphere, sure, but also in another branch of government #SCOTUS #elections #voting #politics
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/08/political-press-horse-race-supreme-court-coverage.html
My understanding is the DOJ is fighting against this. I hope Held holds.
In Montana, A Victory Against Fossil Fuel
In Big Sky Country, young plaintiffs win a groundbreaking lawsuit arguing that the state’s energy industry is depriving them of the right to life, and a legal scholar explains why he’s inspired. #politics #climatechange
https://washingtonmonthly.com/2023/08/29/in-montana-a-victory-against-fossil-fuel/
Dahlia Lithwick
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Merrick Garland
It’s confirmed: The judge needs his own ice cream flavor. Help us name it
As of this morning, it has been 167 days since President Obama nominated Merrick Garland to fill Antonin Scalia’s vacant Supreme Court seat #SCOTUS #nightmare #politics
Laurence Tribe
83 yrs ago today the 19th amendment to the Constitution was finally certified as having been ratified by the 36th State, thereby officially recognizing the full equality of women in matters of self-government in 1920, fully 50 years after Black men won the right to vote in 1870.
#voting #elections #politics
I know, I know. A no shit moment but still important to point it out.
Shan Wu
Trump’s Arrest in Georgia Shows a Two-Tier Justice System
In the long run, long after the mug shots of Trump, Rudy, and others fade from memory, it is how we treat people like LaShawn Thompson that we as a society will be remembered for, and for which we should be judged. #law #politics #j6 #AssWaffle
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-arrest-in-georgia-shows-a-two-tier-justice-system
Debate Summary:
- Nikki Haley was the least bad
- Vivek Ramaswamy is insufferable
- Ron DeSantis is the most awkward person alive
- Mike Pence might as well be in a Witness Protection Program
- Chris Christie is preaching to the wrong choir
You’re all caught up. #politics
Lakota Man
Please join me in congratulating President Biden on his big win tonight at the GOP debates. #politics
Marc E Elias
Being a poll worker is one of the best ways to help protect democracy. Sign up today and help power elections in your community. #PowerThePolls⚡#voting #elections #politics
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s 2020 campaign manager and two others have agreed to pay more than $50,000 in restitution and penalties for their roles in operating a phony East Palestine charity in the aftermath of a widely-publicized train #derailment #politics
House Oversight Dems
In a desperate effort to distract from Trump's 3rd indictment, Republicans are actively misrepresenting Devon Archer's Committee interview.
The transcript shows that Devon Archer never witnessed wrongdoing by President Biden—Period
#AssWaffle #politics
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/devon-archer-transcript-hunter-biden_n_64cbd5eee4b0ea656888e2c3
Marc E Elias
The vote suppressors want you to think voter suppression doesn't matter and the courts can't protect voters. The election deniers want you to think their actions leading to Jan. 6 didn't matter and the court's shouldn't hold the perpetrators accountable.
Don't believe them.
#politics #voting #elections
Dahlia Lithwick
Take Our Quiz to Find Out What Level of Authoritarianism Is Right for You
#politics
Four Georgia DAs seek to block Republican-backed oversight panel
Four district attorneys filed a legal challenge to block a Georgia law championed by Gov. Brian Kemp that gives the state new powers to punish local prosecutors who don’t enforce tough-on-crime crackdowns. #politics
Marc E. Elias
What is happening in Alabama is part of a national, multi-state Republican strategy to deprive Black voters from having full representation in the 2024 elections. We must all pay attention and speak up.
#racism in #politics #voting #elections
BTC and Marc
On Georgia Republicans
#politics
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