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February 26, 2021 6:42 pm | By Peter MontgomeryAddressing the Rise in Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans
A recent spate of high-profile violent attacks on Asian Americans has drawn increasing attention to the rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans over the past year. On Feb. 9, the Stop AAPI Hate Coalition released data documenting more than 2,800 incidents of bigotry, harassment, and violence between…
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February 26, 2021 2:35 pm | By
A Conversation with Stacey Abrams and Ben Jealous
“When I think of what I want, I don't think of it in terms of what I can personally do. I think of it in terms of what should be! When you start with what should be, then you sort…
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News and Analysis
February 26, 2021 12:03 pm | By Sarah MedeirosJamie Raskin Discusses Trump Impeachment, Strengthening Democracy in Member Briefing
On Feb. 25, Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin stepped out of the U.S. House of Representatives’ chambers to join an exclusive People For the American Way member briefing on his role as head impeachment manager in the Senate impeachment…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2021 6:49 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Cast Deciding Votes to Leave in Effect a Ruling that Prevented African Americans from Seeking Relief from Employment Discrimination: 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. The five Trump judges…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2021 6:44 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Create “Good Behavior” Exception to Federal Law Prohibiting Those Convicted of Domestic Violence from Possessing Firearms: 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 judge…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2021 5:47 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Stop Permanent Injunction Against Restrictive State Abortion Law: 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…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2021 3:54 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Authorize Cutoff of Social Security Disability Benefits Without Giving Claimants a Chance to Rebut Negative Evidence: 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 judge…
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News and Analysis
February 25, 2021 3:48 pm | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Dismiss Claim Against Corporation for Renting Defective Product that Caused Serious Injury: 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 Seventh Circuit judge…
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Op-Ed
February 24, 2021 1:11 pm | By Bettina RamonVirginia Lawmakers Have a “Moral Responsibility” to Support the For the People Act
In a Feb. 22 op-ed published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch, People For President Ben Jealous and Rev. Gregory King outline why Virginia lawmakers should support the For the People Act, a democracy reform package that would restore the full protections…
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Op-Ed
February 24, 2021 1:03 pm | By Ben JealousCongress Must Pass the For the People Act
This op-ed was distributed by OtherWords. More than 230 years ago, the founders of the United States enshrined their vision for our democracy in the preamble to the Constitution. Its opening line begins with a powerful aspiration and mandate for…
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Op-Ed
February 24, 2021 11:11 am | By Bettina RamonAnna Eskamani: Florida Lawmakers Must Support the For the People Act
In a Feb. 16 op-ed published in Florida Politics, Democratic Rep. Anna Eskamani discusses the For the People Act and explains why democracy reform is good for Floridians. Eskamani pointed to Amendment 4, which was subsequently gutted by Republican state…
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News and Analysis
February 23, 2021 10:38 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Protect Corporation from False Advertising Claim: 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…
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News and Analysis
February 23, 2021 9:41 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Try to Limit and Weaken Ninth Circuit Post-Conviction Review in Death Penalty Cases: 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. All but one of…
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Op-Ed
February 22, 2021 10:52 am | By Ben JealousA Once-in-a-Generation Chance to Strengthen Democracy
This op-ed was originally published in Medium. Physics holds that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Something similar might be said of politics — although reactions to political change can come with a fury and intensity…
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Op-Ed
February 19, 2021 12:02 pm | By Ben JealousHow Democracy Reform Protects Black Political Power
This op-ed was distributed by the Trice Edney Newswire. The 2020 elections taught us that our democracy is both strong and fragile. This is the time to shore it up with the For the People Act that is now waiting…
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News and Analysis
February 19, 2021 11:43 am | By Bettina RamonFor Justice in Our Courts, We Need Black Judges
It hasn’t yet been a full month since he took office, but President Joe Biden has made no secret of his plans to restore fairness and balance to our courts. When Biden’s incoming counsel asked Senate Democrats to send their…
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News and Analysis
February 16, 2021 11:50 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judges Approve Exclusion of Expert Evidence in Trial of Woman Sentenced to Death: 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 judges…
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News and Analysis
February 16, 2021 11:41 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Justices Split In Unusual Case on Religion and the Death Penalty: 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 another death penalty…
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News and Analysis
February 16, 2021 11:21 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Prevent Requiring Unpublished Immigration Decisions to be Publicly Released: 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 Second Circuit judge…
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News and Analysis
February 16, 2021 10:08 am | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Judge Writes Decision Excusing Manufacturer for Failing to Warn Consumers of Risks of Using Medical Product: 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 Eighth Circuit judge…