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October 10, 2018 11:17 am | By 28186Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears: Trump Circuit Judge Rejects Immigrant Torture Claim Without Even Considering the Merits
"Confirmed Judges, Confirmed Fears” is a blog series documenting the harmful impact of President Trump’s judges on Americans’ rights and liberties. Trump Seventh Circuit Judge Amy Coney Barrett recently wrote an opinion in Alvarenga-Flores v. Sessions that affirmed the Bureau…
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October 10, 2018 9:31 am | By 28188Vote Planned for Anti-Civil Rights Nominee to Run DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
The Senate is planning to vote as soon as October 10 or 11 on a far-right Trump nominee to an important government position—someone who has dedicated his career to denying people’s basic rights and advancing the interests of corporations over…
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October 5, 2018 4:20 pm | By 28185, 28187, 41753The Progressive Happy Hour: The Right’s Reaction to the Kavanaugh Hearings
Since Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination was announced in July, thousands of progressive organizations and activists have fought tirelessly against his nomination for a multitude of reasons: his partisan judicial activism, his lack of credibility, the grave allegations of sexual…
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October 5, 2018 2:03 pm | By 28188Why didn’t Kavanaugh condemn Trump’s mockery of Blasey Ford and other survivors?
Brett Kavanaugh asks us to trust that if he is confirmed to a lifetime position on the Supreme Court, he would be independent of President Trump. So why hasn’t he condemned the president for his unforgivable mockery of Christine Blasey…
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October 4, 2018 12:43 pm | By 28188Is This What Democracy Looks Like?
Imagine the Brett Kavanaugh nomination playing out in another country where only the names are changed and ask yourself: Is this what democracy looks like? Let’s say it’s Venezuela. The Chavistas control the presidency and the legislature, and the high…
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October 4, 2018 10:17 am | By 28186Update, Round 2: Senators Begin Reviewing Flawed FBI Investigative Report
As of 10 a.m. Thursday morning, Senators have begun reviewing the supplemental FBI background investigation on Brett Kavanaugh and the allegations against him. More and more evidence is making clear that the report is deeply flawed and, at least partly…
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October 3, 2018 10:37 am | By 28186Update: FBI Failing to Conduct Thorough and Effective Investigation on Kavanaugh
Yesterday, serious concern was expressed about whether the FBI’s renewed background investigation on Brett Kavanaugh and the allegations against him would be thorough, effective, and truly non-partisan. Today, those fears are threatening to turn into reality. Specifically: Christine Blasey Ford’s…
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October 3, 2018 10:33 am | By 28188Big Lies, Little Lies — They All Matter
More and more information keeps coming out indicating that Brett Kavanaugh has lied to the Judiciary Committee and the American people numerous times about many things. Some lies are about matters that any nominee would be asked about if the…
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October 2, 2018 1:30 pm | By 28186Important Witnesses About Kavanaugh Who the FBI Should Interview
Troubling reports suggest that despite concerns by senators, limits remain on the FBI investigation of the serious sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. To be credible, the investigation must include not only the assault allegations themselves but…
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September 28, 2018 4:02 pm | By 63584, 28185The Progressive Happy Hour: Supporting Abortion Funds and the Need for Self Care
The concept of self care has shifted in recent years from a medical recommendation for healthy habits to an election-inspired response to growing national stress levels after Trump took office. But for those who work in progressive spaces, fighting for…
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September 27, 2018 6:13 pm | By 28188
Brett Kavanaugh Unleashes Partisan Fury During Senate Hearing
Brett Kavanaugh lied under oath in 2004. Brett Kavanaugh lied under oath in 2006. Brett Kavanaugh lied under oath earlier this month. So the indignant fury he unleashed before the Judiciary Committee after Christine Blasey Ford's testimony doesn't mean much.…
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September 26, 2018 1:44 pm | By 535618 Quotes that Prove Republicans Haven’t Learned from Anita Hill or #MeToo
When allegations began to surface that Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had attempted to rape an acquaintance while in high school, most Republicans, including leaders on the Senate Judiciary Committee and Donald Trump, stayed quiet. But it didn't last…
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September 25, 2018 3:58 pm | By 28186Support for Kavanaugh Shrinks, Particularly After Sexual Assault Charges
One of the early selling points of the campaign to put Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court was the allegedly wide support from people who knew him, especially among women and people of color. Particularly as allegations of sexual assault…
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September 24, 2018 5:18 pm | By 28186The Right and Wrong Standard to Evaluate Sexual Assault Claims Against Brett Kavanaugh
Even though Senate Republican leaders have rejected key proposals to make the upcoming hearing a fair one, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford has now agreed to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday about her serious allegations of sexual assault…
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September 21, 2018 5:41 pm | By 28187, 28185The Progressive Happy Hour: Organizing for Reproductive Rights and Freedom
In 1916, Margaret Sanger opened the first birth control clinic, which was shut down after just 10 days. Since then, progressive organizations and activists have worked tirelessly to ensure that reproductive rights, which now include abortion access, emergency contraception, comprehensive…
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September 20, 2018 10:56 am | By 28188Kavanaugh has lied under oath. His credibility is nil.
Senate Republicans are trying to set up a sham hearing next week for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh to say under oath that he didn’t attack Christine Blasey Ford. But Kavanaugh’s word under oath is worthless: He demonstrably lied in…
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September 17, 2018 5:39 pm | By 63162Senator Collins’ Smear Campaign of Constituents Leaves Mainers Resolute in their Opposition to SCOTUS Nominee Brett Kavanaugh
If you asked Senator Susan Collins, R-Maine, what her constituents think of President Trump’s extreme Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, you might think it was laden with threats and bribery. While Sen. Collins and her staff have selectively chosen communications…
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September 17, 2018 1:24 pm | By 64643PFAW’s Impact on the Blue Wave in the 2018 Midterm Elections
As we get closer to November 6, more and more people are talking about the possibility of a “blue wave” – a backlash against President Trump’s election in 2016 and the election of progressive candidates who are committed to overturning…
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September 14, 2018 5:00 pm | By 28185, 28187The Progressive Happy Hour: Changing Politics and Intersectional Organizing in Florida
As Florida’s population has continued to grow steadily, it has become a key battleground state in national elections. And Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate (and Next-Up Victory Fund-endorsed) Andrew Gillum’s recent primary win is just the most recent indicator of the…
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September 7, 2018 5:43 pm | By 28185, 28183The Progressive Happy Hour: Disability and Inclusion in the Progressive Movement
Structural and social inequity has long been at the forefront of the progressive movement, and over time, activists have become increasingly thoughtful about ensuring diverse and meaningful representation of marginalized communities. But disability rights activists and people with disabilities have…