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October 29, 2021 4:59 pm | By Elliot MincbergWhat’s Happening On Abortion At The Supreme Court On Monday?
Monday, November 1, will be a critically important day in the fight for reproductive rights. Starting at 10 am, the Supreme Court will hold a hearing concerning the draconian Texas abortion law SB8. SB8 bans abortion care after six weeks…
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News and Analysis
October 29, 2021 9:51 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Deciding Votes to Authorize Immediate Executions Despite Upcoming Trial on Constitutionality of State Execution Method: 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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News and Analysis
October 28, 2021 7:43 am | By Elliot Mincberg, Andrew KliewerTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Uphold Retroactive Death Sentence: 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 and…
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Op-Ed
October 27, 2021 5:21 pm | By People For StaffVirginia: Don’t Go Back Down the Trump Road with Youngkin
Days away from a critical election in which Virginians will select their next governor, the stakes could not be higher: Glenn Youngkin is a right-wing candidate whose ascendance to the governorship would trigger another Trumpian disaster. Youngkin himself has said…
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People For in Action
October 26, 2021 2:54 pm | By People For StaffThe Most Important Election of 2021: Battleground Virginia
One week out from Election Day, People For the American Way hosted a briefing on the high stakes of this year's Virginia election, the current state of the race, and how people can get involved nationwide to keep the former…
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Op-Ed
October 22, 2021 3:43 pm | By Ben JealousThe Far-Right Political Playbook Is a Threat to Our Health, Our Schools, and Our Democracy
This op-ed was distributed by Trice-Edney Newswire. The New York Times recently reported that the public health system in the United States may be less prepared for the next pandemic than it was for the current one. Given everything we…
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News and Analysis
October 22, 2021 7:51 am | By Elliot Mincberg, Andrew KliewerTrump Judge Halts Protections for ICE Detainees at High-Risk from 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 and…
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News and Analysis
October 21, 2021 2:27 pm | By Paul GordonBiden Exceeds Trump’s Year-End Record on Judges Before Halloween
The repair to the federal courts continues at a rapid pace. With this week’s confirmations of Gustavo Gelpí to the First Circuit, Christine O’Hearn to the district court in New Jersey, and Tana Lin to the Western District of Washington,…
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People For in Action
October 20, 2021 5:39 pm | By Sarah MedeirosLifting Up Our Voices for Voting Rights: People For, Clergy, and Alyssa Milano Protest at White House
We said we'd be back. On October 19, People For the American Way, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and the Declaration for American Democracy, alongside clergy, young elected officials, and coalition partners, escalated demands for the…
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News and Analysis
October 15, 2021 3:26 pm | By Elliot Mincberg
Trump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Keep in Place Texas’ Near-Total Ban on Abortion: 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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Op-Ed
October 14, 2021 5:50 pm | By Ben JealousA Politician’s Shameless Bigotry
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. There’s an old saying about bullies: they can dish it out, but they can’t take it. Witness North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson. He abuses his position of authority to insult and…
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News and Analysis
October 14, 2021 3:07 pm | By Elliot Mincberg, Andrew KliewerTrump Judge Dismisses Case Against Prosecutor Accused of Covering Up Sexual Assault: 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 and…
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News and Analysis
October 12, 2021 12:02 pm | By People For StaffWe Need President Biden to Lead on Voting Rights: Ben Jealous on MSNBC Live
On MSNBC Live with Alex Witt, People For the American Way President Ben Jealous explains why he got arrested on October 5th - and why we need President Joe Biden to lead on voting rights.
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Op-Ed
October 12, 2021 11:23 am | By Ben JealousWhy I Went to Jail on October 5
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. Sometimes friends have to hold friends accountable. That’s why I got arrested outside the White House on Oct. 5. I was there with other civil rights and religious leaders to call on President…
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News and Analysis
October 12, 2021 10:07 am | By Elliot MincbergTrump Judge Immunizes Official from Any Liability for Death of Man Suffering From Lung Cancer Who was Taken into Custody: 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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News and Analysis
October 8, 2021 4:47 pm | By Elliot Mincberg, Andrew KliewerTrump Judges Grant Injunction Against State Law Phasing Out Use of Private Prisons: 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 and…
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People For in Action
October 7, 2021 10:57 am | By People For StaffWe’re Fighting For Democracy: People For and Partners Demonstrate at White House
"We're fighting for democracy, we shall not be moved," rang out the call of People For members, staff, and coalition partners on October 5 as they gathered in front of the White House. That day, five voting rights activists were…
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News and Analysis
October 5, 2021 8:01 am | By Elliot MincbergKavanaugh Has Been Just As Dangerous As We Feared
October 6 marks a troubling date in recent Supreme Court history – the third anniversary of the then-Republican Senate’s confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Just as his right-wing followers promised and as progressives feared, in his short…
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News and Analysis
October 5, 2021 7:34 am | By Elliot Mincberg, Andrew KliewerTrump Judge Dismisses Retaliation Complaint By Non-Profit Employing Disabled People: 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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Op-Ed
October 1, 2021 3:47 pm | By Ben JealousLocal Governments Can Lead in Public Safety Movement
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. Negotiations on a federal police reform bill have collapsed because Congressional Republicans are willing to stand in the way of lifesaving changes to policing. It is time for state and local governments to…