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July 6, 2021 11:12 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Judge Upholds Dismissal of Deaf Student’s Claim that School District Discriminated Against Him Because of his Disability: 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…
- Op-Ed
July 2, 2021 2:58 pm | ByBen JealousThe Insurrection and the Lost Cause
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. A violent insurrection engulfed the U.S. Capitol just six months ago. One United States Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died and other Capitol police are still healing. Investigators are still going through video and social media documenting…
- News and Analysis
July 1, 2021 4:09 pm | ByElliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Deciding Votes to Further Devastate Voting Rights: 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 justices Brett…
- News and Analysis
July 1, 2021 3:38 pm | ByPaul GordonTrump Justices Strike Down Contribution Reporting Rules: 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. On the last day of…
- News and Analysis
June 29, 2021 4:13 pm | ByElliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Deciding Votes to Authorize Indefinite Imprisonment of Refugees While Claims are Processed: 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 justices Brett…
- People For in Action
June 28, 2021 5:29 pm | ByPeople For StaffYoung Elected Officials In Action This June
June has been a busy month for People For the American Way Foundation's Young Elected Officials, who did everything from fight to defend voting rights to advocate for greater LGBTQ+ representation at all levels of government. On June 9, D.C.…
- News and Analysis
June 27, 2021 10:49 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Judge Casts Deciding Vote to Put Restrictive Tennessee Voting Law Back Into Effect: 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…
- People For in Action
June 25, 2021 5:26 pm | ByRio TazewellSmall Donor Revolutionaries: Young Elected Officials Support S. 1
There are many important provisions in the For the People Act, from protecting and expanding voting rights to ending partisan gerrymandering, but perhaps none has the power to transform who can run for Congress more than the creation of a…
- News and Analysis
June 25, 2021 3:40 pm | ByPaul GordonTrump Justices Rule that Having Your Right to Fair Credit Reporting Violated Is Not Enough to Let You Recover in Court: 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. In a 5-4 decision that Trump’s three justices made possible – and which even Justice Thomas dissented from –…
- Op-Ed
June 25, 2021 3:19 pm | ByBen JealousNew Hope on Shelby Anniversary
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. On June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority prevailed in a case that undermined one of the crowning achievements of the 1960s civil rights movement, the Voting Rights Act of 1965.…
- News and Analysis
June 25, 2021 7:55 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Deciding Votes to Invalidate Rule Allowing Access to Unions to Organize Farmworkers: 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 justices Brett…
- People For in Action
June 24, 2021 3:51 pm | ByMarkus BatchelorHistory and Hope as #FreedomRide2021 Crosses the Deep South
We’re proud to be joining the 2021 Freedom Ride for Voting Rights! We’ll be riding along on the Blackest Bus in America, organizing to defend the Black vote and pass the For the People Act. Follow along for updates from…
- People For in Action
June 24, 2021 10:47 am | ByRio TazewellGathering Momentum for D.C. Statehood
On Tuesday, June 22nd, People For Senior Director of Field Mobilization Diallo Brooks joined a list of speakers for an early morning rally on Capitol Hill in support of S. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act to make Washington, D.C.…
- News and Analysis
June 24, 2021 8:31 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Justices Cast Key Votes to Further Weaken Congress’ Authority to Insulate Agency Officials from Political Pressure and to Strike Down Law on Housing Finance Agency: 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 justices Brett…
- People For in Action
June 22, 2021 3:48 pm | ByPeople For StaffQ&A with Young Elected Officials: FL State Sen. Shevrin Jones
To celebrate Pride Month, we asked some of our Young Elected Officials network members to reflect on how their backgrounds have influenced and improved their leadership, and about their experience as young elected officials who are part of the LGBTQ+…
- News and Analysis
June 22, 2021 7:44 am | ByElliot Mincberg
Trump Justices Cast Deciding Votes to Overturn Congressional Law Providing for Appointment of Independent Patent Judges: 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 justices Brett…
- People For in Action
June 21, 2021 6:46 pm | ByFreedom Ride For Voting Rights: Atlanta, Georgia
The Blackest Bus Stops in Atlanta, Georgia: Freedom Ride 2021 We're proud to be joining the 2021 Freedom Ride for Voting Rights! We'll be riding along on the Blackest Bus in America, organizing to defend the Black vote and pass…
- Op-Ed
June 21, 2021 5:54 pm | ByBen JealousThree Urgent Steps to Defend Democracy from Cynics and Skeptics
This op-ed was distributed by Trice Edney Newswire. The far-right attack on voting rights is fierce. And the unwillingness of some Senate Democrats to challenge rules that allow a Republican minority to block voting rights bills is making some question…
- News and Analysis
June 21, 2021 8:28 am | ByElliot MincbergTrump Judge Tries to Prevent Review of Trump Era Withdrawal of Environmental Restraints on Alaska Mining: 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…
- People For in Action
June 20, 2021 7:59 pm | ByFreedom Ride For Voting Rights: Nashville, Tennessee
The Blackest Bus Stops in Nashville, Tennessee: Freedom Ride 2021 We're proud to be joining the 2021 Freedom Ride for Voting Rights! We'll be riding along on the Blackest Bus in America, organizing to defend the Black vote and pass…