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March 30, 2020 11:36 am | By Peter MontgomeryTactics from the Right-Wing Playbook on COVID-19
This post first appeared on Right Wing Watch. During this extremely challenging time, when the spread of the coronavirus threatens people’s lives and the nation’s well-being, Americans should be able to count on their leaders for honest and accurate information.…
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News and Analysis
March 28, 2020 2:33 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judges Try to Intervene in Sex Reassignment Surgery Case: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Ninth Circuit judges Collins,…
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News and Analysis
March 27, 2020 3:11 pm | By Charlie EverettReflecting on 2018: The Year of the Woman
In 2018, a record-breaking number of women ran for office – and in November, won seats up and down the ballot. In that historic midterm election, women candidates and voters alike sent a clear message: they had had enough of…
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News and Analysis
March 27, 2020 1:05 pm | By Sarah MedeirosSen. Elizabeth Warren Talks Coronavirus Relief Package in PFAW Telebriefing
Since the coronavirus pandemic is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, People For the American Way is especially grateful to have been able to host a member telebriefing with the senator The Nation proclaimed to be its choice for “coronavirus…
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News and Analysis
March 27, 2020 12:56 pm | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Would Allow Company To Contaminate Drinking Water: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears" is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Ninth Circuit judge Kenneth…
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News and Analysis
March 27, 2020 10:04 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Vote Against Environmental Group Participation in Public Lands Dispute: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. In Kane County v. United…
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News and Analysis
March 26, 2020 2:06 pm | By Sarah MedeirosGet the Word Out About #Census2020
These days, it feels like the only thing in the news is the coronavirus. That’s one of the dangers of a pandemic: It can take over everything and hide the fact that there are still other vitally important fights happening.…
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News and Analysis
March 26, 2020 1:17 pm | By Paul GordonBritt Grant Gives Immunity to Violent Jail Employee’s Supervisors: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Eleventh Circuit Judge Britt…
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News and Analysis
March 26, 2020 12:30 pm | By Paul GordonTrump Judge Eid Protects Police Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Man: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Tenth Circuit Trump judge…
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News and Analysis
March 25, 2020 9:05 am | By Diane LavioletteTrump Judge Ignores Evidence, Denies Ineffective Counsel Hearing: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Despite evidence that could have…
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News and Analysis
March 25, 2020 9:01 am | By Elliot MincbergDon Willett Excuses Police Officer for Helping Cause Death of Pedestrian: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Fifth Circuit judge…
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News and Analysis
March 24, 2020 1:36 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Vote Against Abused Teen in Juvenile Immigrant Case: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. In Perez v. Cuccinelli in February…
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News and Analysis
March 23, 2020 5:17 pm | By Paul GordonDaniel Collins Sides With Police in False Confession Case: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Ninth Circuit Trump judge…
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People For in Action
March 23, 2020 10:00 am | By Laurie KinneyOn ACA 10th Anniversary, Remember Senators’ Votes for Anti-Health Care Judges
Ten years ago, the passage of the Affordable Care Act provided a lifeline to millions of Americans who lacked health coverage. Sadly, ever since then the ACA has been under attack from the far right. Republicans have tried repeatedly to…
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News and Analysis
March 18, 2020 12:41 pm | By Michael KeeganPFAW During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Life has changed. We’re all now engaged in aggressive measures to protect public health and safety amid the coronavirus pandemic. And we’re all doing our best to operate on the most up-to-date information, which is changing rapidly. Our hearts are…
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People For in Action
March 18, 2020 10:13 am | By People For StaffProtecting Public Safety and the Right to Vote Amid COVID-19
COVID-19 has already begun to affect primary elections around the country, and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. People For the American Way and PFAW's African American Ministers In Action program joined coalition partners to urge members…
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Op-Ed
March 17, 2020 4:42 pm | By Megan Clendenon
Diallo Brooks: How To Support Vulnerable Communities Amid The Coronavirus Crisis
In a new op-ed posted on Blavity, PFAW Senior Director of Outreach and Public Engagement Diallo Brooks addresses the coronavirus pandemic and how it's impacting people's lives -- outside of the health care realm -- every day. While everything works…
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News and Analysis
March 11, 2020 10:59 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges’ Votes Uphold Deportation Order: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Fourth Circuit judges Allison…
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News and Analysis
March 11, 2020 10:31 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Approves Race-Based Exclusion of Juror: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Trump Sixth Circuit judge Amul…
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News and Analysis
March 10, 2020 3:21 pm | By Paul GordonRao Tries to Block House Democrats From Mueller Grand Jury Documents: Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears
“Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Cases in the series can be found by issue and by judge at this link. Neomi Rao has once…