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January 14, 2022 11:38 am | ByPaul GordonLouisiana’s Sen. Kennedy Pretends to Take a Principled Stand
At the January 13 Senate Judiciary Committee meeting (starting at the 37:55 mark), Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana spoke about why he is opposing Katherine Vidal, President Biden’s nominee for director of the Patent and Trademark Office. Kennedy said she…
- People For in ActionJanuary 14, 2022 10:53 am | BySusan Stainman
Candlelight Vigils Held Across the Country as Part of January 6th: Day of Remembrance and Action
One year ago this month, on January 6th, 2021, America saw an attack on the Capitol, a violent insurrection against our country, our democracy, and our system of free and fair elections. This was not an isolated incident, but a…
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January 14, 2022 8:54 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Justices Endanger America’s Health and Safety Due to COVID-19: Our Courts, Our Fight
“Our Courts, Our Fight” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties and the need for the Senate to confirm President Biden’s federal court nominees to help counteract these effects . Supreme…
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January 12, 2022 4:49 pm | ByPaul GordonHow Low Will Attacks on Biden’s First Red-State Circuit Nominee Go?
Sixth Circuit nominee Andre Mathis had his confirmation hearing before the Judiciary Committee on January 12. The first Black Tennessean nominated to that court, he showed grace under pressure, never once taking the bait in response to desperate Republican attacks,…
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January 11, 2022 11:16 am | ByPaul GordonDemocrats Are Taking Needed Action to Repair Circuit Courts in Red States
Kudos to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin for planning a hearing for Sixth Circuit nominee Andre Mathis of Tennessee without regard for whether home state senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty support him. Chair Durbin recognizes that Democrats can’t…
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January 6, 2022 11:51 am | ByElliot Mincberg
Trump Judge Continues Injunction Against Important COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Concerning Federal Contractors: Our Courts, Our Fight
“Our Courts, Our Fight” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties and the need for the Senate to confirm President Biden’s federal court nominees to help counteract these effects . Supreme…
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January 3, 2022 10:59 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Judge Upholds Extended Police Stop of Black Man in Ruling that Threatens to Allow Police to “Harass and Humiliate” Drivers and Conduct “Racially Discriminatory Stops and Searches”: Our Courts, Our Fight
“Our Courts, Our Fight” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties and the need for the Senate to confirm President Biden’s federal court nominees to help counteract these effects . Supreme…
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January 3, 2022 10:00 am | ByJen HerrickOne Year After the Capitol Insurrection, Election Subversion Continues
Trump’s big lie lives on nearly a year after the January 6 insurrection. Not only is it still being used to explain away what happened at the Capitol, but it’s also being used to fan the flames of voter suppression,…
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January 3, 2022 9:13 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Judges Stop Vaccine and Mask Rules Set to Protect Health of Vulnerable Children and Families in Head Start Program: Our Courts, Our Fight
“Our Courts, Our Fight” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties and the need for the Senate to confirm President Biden’s federal court nominees to help counteract these effects . Supreme…
- Op-Ed
December 23, 2021 10:11 am | ByBen JealousCelebrating Biden’s First Year Judges
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. Could you use some good news at the end of this very challenging year? I have some great news. President Joe Biden and the Democratic-controlled Senate have done a fantastic job nominating…
- People For in Action
December 22, 2021 5:43 pm | ByPeople For StaffPeople For Members Grow Voting Rights Movement
In 2021, we saw the greatest wave of voter suppression bills since the rise of Jim Crow. Over and over again, Senate Republicans abused the filibuster to prevent critical voting rights legislation from even being debated, let alone passed. We…
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December 22, 2021 7:51 am | ByElliot Mincberg
Trump Judges Affirm Nationwide Block of COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Federal Contractors and Try to Stop Mandate for Big Businesses: Our Courts, Our Fight
“Our Courts, Our Fight” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties and the need for the Senate to confirm President Biden’s federal court nominees to help counteract these effects .…
- People For in Action
December 21, 2021 4:08 pm | ByPeople For StaffWATCH: Right Wing Watch at 15
For 15 years, People For’s Right Wing Watch has been tracking, exposing, and disrupting the Far Right. We have held some of the most toxic propagandists and politicians accountable and limited their ability to spread dangerous lies and conspiracy theories.…
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December 21, 2021 12:22 pm | ByPeople For BlogPeople For Member Highlight: Dr. K. Kevyne Baar
This post originally appeared in the Fall 2021 edition of our Legacy for Liberty newsletter. I have been a fan of People For the American Way from its earliest days. I admired Norman Lear for joining with Barbara Jordan to…
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December 21, 2021 10:24 am | ByPaul GordonWith These Women of Color, We’re Making Our Courts Look Like America
In a December 2020 letter to the president-elect, People For called for him to nominate fair-minded individuals who have a demonstrated commitment to civil and human rights. This is critical, because protecting those rights is the primary reason our courts…
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December 21, 2021 7:51 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Affirm Qualified Immunity for Police who Detained Two Black Men and Forced Them to the Ground: Our Courts, Our Fight
“Our Courts, Our Fight” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties and the need for the Senate to confirm President Biden’s federal court nominees to help counteract these effects .…
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December 20, 2021 12:26 pm | ByPaul Gordon2021: A Great Year For Our Courts
Fair and just courts are essential to protecting our lives, our health, and our families. They are an indispensable part of any democracy. As we head to the end of 2021, we can be proud of the phenomenal progress we…
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December 17, 2021 1:52 pm | ByElliot Mincberg
Another Trump District Judge Blocks Important COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Health Care Workers: Our Courts, Our Fight
“Our Courts, Our Fight” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties and the need for the Senate to confirm President Biden’s federal court nominees to help counteract these effects . Supreme…
- Op-Ed
December 16, 2021 4:20 pm | ByBen JealousDefending a Democracy in Flames
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on freedom. And how we can preserve it. Our freedom is threatened. We all need to be paying attention and preparing to take…
- People For in Action
December 14, 2021 5:57 pm | BySusan StainmanActivists Gather Outside the UN to Demand Biden Pass Voting Rights Legislation
On Thursday, December 9th, President Joe Biden kicked off his virtual Summit for Democracy. Gathering officials from over 100 countries, the summit was meant to bring democratic countries together, sharing resources and shoring up governments against growing authoritarianism around the…