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January 9, 2019 2:02 pm | By Leslie Watson MalachiConservatives’ Dishonest Use of ‘Religious Bigotry’ To Deflect Attention From Nominee’s Disturbing Records
This post originally appeared on Medium. Happy New Year! Well, for most of us it should be — unless you are fighting to protect our courts. New year, same old tactic by conservatives, who are hoping to insulate narrow-minded judicial nominees from…
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People For in Action
January 9, 2019 10:58 am | By Marge BakerPFAW Announces Opposition to Attorney General Nominee William Barr
After having announced his intended attorney general nomination in December, President Trump formally submitted William Barr for the Senate's consideration on January 3. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to hold Barr's hearing on January 15. People For the American…
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News and Analysis
January 8, 2019 3:59 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump’s Dangerous Border Wall Gambit
As Americans wait to hear precisely what President Trump will say during his trumpeted address to the nation at 9 p.m. tonight, speculation is continuing that he could declare a so-called “national emergency” concerning border security and use it to…
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People For in Action
January 8, 2019 3:54 pm | By Jen HerrickPFAW and AAMIA Urge New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to Lead on Pro-Democracy Reforms
People For the American Way and PFAW's African American Ministers In Action are firmly committed to building a democracy where everyone participates, every vote is counted, voting rights are fully enforced, and everyone’s voice is heard. Accordingly, we support the…
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People For in Action
January 8, 2019 11:31 am | By People For StaffTrump Should Withdraw Affordable Care Act Rule That Puts Abortion Even Further out of Reach
On November 9, the Trump administration launched yet another attack on reproductive freedom when it proposed a new, expensive, and purposely onerous framework for insurers that want to continue covering abortion—a safe, legal, constitutionally protected procedure—in the Affordable Care Act…
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News and Analysis
January 4, 2019 4:54 pm | By Drew Courtney, Diallo Brooks, Marge BakerThe Progressive Happy Hour: Democracy Reform in 2019
The historic 116th Congress convened this week, and House Democrats, emboldened by their new majority, are prepared to fight for reforms that strengthen our democracy with H.R. 1, their first bill of the new session. In the January 4 episode…
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News and Analysis
January 4, 2019 10:06 am | By Elliot MincbergConfirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Circuit Judge Tries to Strike Down New Jersey Law Banning Rapid-Fire Ammunition Used by Assault Weapons
"Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears" is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Trump Third Circuit Judge Stephanos Bibas dissented from an opinion by two other judges in December, 2018, and argued…
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News and Analysis
January 3, 2019 1:50 pm | By Paul GordonConfirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Judge Uses “War on Terror” Law to Approve Prosecution After Statute of Limitations
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Trump judge Mark Bennett cast the deciding vote in a divided Ninth Circuit panel decision extending two congressional authorizations…
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News and Analysis
January 3, 2019 10:54 am | By Diane LavioletteConfirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Appeals Judge Favors Giving the Government Another Chance to Justify Improper Seizure
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. In November 2018, Trump judge Allison Eid of the Tenth Circuit was the dissenting vote in a 2-1 ruling…
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News and Analysis
January 2, 2019 6:01 pm | By Diane LavioletteConfirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Circuit Judge Dissents from Ruling Ordering HHS Action to Avoid Irreparable Harm to Cystic Fibrosis Patients
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. In December 2018, Trump judge Gregory Katsas of the District of Columbia Circuit was the dissenting vote in a…
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Op-Ed
January 2, 2019 5:40 pm | By Tori SlattonElliot Mincberg: Conservative Supreme Court could reverse decades of First Amendment law
Although separation of church and state is a well-established pillar of First Amendment law, with Justice Kavanagh confirmed and the Supreme Court now swinging further right, this fundamental principle is under attack. In a new op-ed published by The Hill,…
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News and Analysis
January 2, 2019 3:56 pm | By Elliot MincbergConfirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Circuit Judge Harshly Criticizes Supreme Court Church-State Precedent
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Two Trump judges on the Ninth Circuit, Ryan Nelson and Michael Bennett, joined a dissent from a December 2018…
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Op-Ed
January 2, 2019 1:34 pm | By Leslie Watson MalachiWe’re Learning the Truth About ‘Voter Fraud’
There’s no moral difference between suppressing the vote through the law and literally stealing ballots. Both may have happened in North Carolina. This post originally appeared on Otherwords.org. For years, Republicans in North Carolina have tried to roll back voter…
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News and Analysis
December 28, 2018 12:58 pm | By Christin “Cici” Battle, Drew CourtneyThe Progressive Happy Hour: New Year’s Eve Spectacular
There are just a few days left before 2019, and New Year’s resolutions are on many people’s minds. In the December 28 New Year’s Eve mini-episode of “The Progressive Happy Hour,” cohosts Drew Courtney and Cici Battle share their resolutions,…
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People For in Action
December 28, 2018 12:43 pm | By Adele M. StanRight Wing Watch’s Work More Important Than Ever
It’s been a busy year for the Right Wing Watch team as Religious Right leaders and far-right players moved their game to the heart of power in and around the Trump White House. Right Wing Watch Impact Jared Holt’s reporting…
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People For in Action
December 28, 2018 10:25 am | By Marie LindbergLooking Back on 2018: 10 Accomplishments to Hang Your Hat On
It’s been a tough year—but you never stopped fighting. Together, with a strong coalition of members and partner organizations, we have gotten through two years of the Trump administration and GOP majorities in the House and Senate. The harm of…
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News and Analysis
December 21, 2018 3:56 pm | By Christin “Cici” Battle, Drew CourtneyThe Progressive Happy Hour: 2018 Year in Review
From the blue wave in the midterms to the fight for the Supreme Court to ongoing chaos in the Trump administration, a lot happened in 2018. Progressive activists continued to fight tooth and nail against bigotry and extremism, and along…
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People For in Action
December 21, 2018 12:55 pm | By Tori SlattonPFAW Leads Coalition Organizing Congressional Drop-Bys All Over the Country to Support H.R. 1
The Democratic takeover of the house was not an easy feat. It came after a hard-fought battle that required sacrifices of time and energy from activists all over the country. After marching, knocking on doors, donating to campaigns, and generally…
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People For in Action
December 21, 2018 8:57 am | By Jen HerrickThe Attorney General Must Be Committed to the Rule of Law and Our Rights—William Barr Raises Serious Concerns
On December 7, President Trump announced his intent to nominate William Barr to be the next attorney general of the United States. People For the American Way immediately set a bright line for the Barr nomination: The next attorney general…
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News and Analysis
December 20, 2018 5:43 pm | By Elliot MincbergConfirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Circuit Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Refuse to Allow Death-Row Prisoner to Present Claim that State Improperly Withheld Evidence
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Trump judge John K. Bush of the Sixth Circuit was the deciding vote in a 2-1 order in December 2018…