254: Threat To The First Amendment

The #SistersInLaw convene to break down the international and domestic legal issues surrounding the war in Ukraine, then share their views on Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill and how that and related legislation impacts the LGBTQ+ community.  They also analyze the actions of Gini and Clarence Thomas, and how they relate to judicial ethics– particularly regarding the Supreme Court.  Is impeachment the only answer?  Or are there other ways Congress can hold rogue justices accountable? Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Don’t forget to show us where you wear your merch by emailing the show!  Bonus points if you include your pet, your baby, or your boo.  We will display them in a special gallery on the Politicon website. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Get More From The #Sisters: Joyce on Zelenskyy’s Role in Trump’s 1st Impeachment Kimberly Atkins Stohr on Appearance Discrimination The DOJ’s Oligarch Task Force The Indiana Cheerleaders’ Basketball Save Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Athena Club: For 20% off your first order, go to athenaclub.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Bloom Nutrition: For 15% off your greens and superfood blend, go to bloomnu.com and use promo code: SISTERS15 Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

19 Mars 20221h 8min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at a recent dismissal of obstruction of Congress charges stemming from last year’s insurrection and give an update on other prominent indictments.  Then, they shut down former AG Bill Barr’s failing attempts at rehabilitation while on his book tour, and break down the constitutionality of the anti-abortion law recently proposed in Missouri. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website  Abbott and Costello  Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 AARP Services: To join for only $12 during your first year with automatic renewal, get a second membership for free, AARP magazine, and a free gift, when you go to aarp.org Reel Paper: For 30% off your first order and free shipping, go to reelpaper.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Jenni Kayne: For 15% off your first order, go to jennikayne.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

12 Mars 202252min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the recent developments in the prosecution of those who participated in and contributed to the insurrection of 1/6, including John Eastman and the first plea to seditious conspiracy.  Then, they discuss the interview with the jury foreperson from the trial of Arbery’s murderers and weigh the police killing of Breonna Taylor, before looking at the DOJ special teams handling international sanctions against Russia. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Barb’s Wapo article  Articles Mentioned By The #Sisters Jury foreperson interview from the trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next purchase of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER Framebridge: For 15% off your first order, go to framebridge.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Headspace: For one free month of guided meditations, go to headspace.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Function Of Beauty: Take the quiz and save 25% on your order when you visit functionofbeauty.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

5 Mars 20221h 1min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to share their legal heroes and celebrate the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court.  Then, they look at the resignation of the prosecutors targeting Trump in New York and what it might mean, before examining the recent order by the Governor of Texas that treatment of transgender children be treated as child abuse. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website with transcript  Articles Mentioned By The #Sisters: From Barb: On the possible ways to prosecute Donald Trump. From Joyce: On Biden’s Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson. Kim's opinion piece on Ketanji Brown Jackson   Links To This Week’s Sponsors Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

26 Feb 20221h 11min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the judge’s dismissal of Sarah Palin’s defamation case against the New York Times and whether it’s truly dead.  Then, they break down what Donald Trump will face after being ordered to sit for a deposition in his civil fraud investigation, and explain the recent motion filed by John Durham with allegations against Hillary Clinton. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Sunday Morning Groove Playlist Transcript and Website Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Blueland: For 20% off your first order, go to blueland.com Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Bloom Nutrition: For 15% off your greens and superfood blend, go to bloomnu.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

19 Feb 20221h 15min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to explain the involuntary manslaughter charges against the parents of the recent Michigan school shooter.  Then, they discuss possible criminal charges against former President Trump for his handing (and possible flushing!) of top secret documents, and examine the federal hate crimes prosecution of Arbery’s killers and why it isn’t double jeopardy. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website and transcripts Articles By The #Sisters From Joyce: On bringing involuntary manslaughter charges against the MI school shooter’s parents On the hate crimes prosecution of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers Links To This Week’s Sponsors Jenni Kayne: For 15% off your first order, go to jennikayne.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

12 Feb 20221h 11min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to explain the NFL vs Flores case, the ‘but for’ requirement in discrimination cases, and to emphasize the value of diversity across all levels of an organization.  Then, they look at the latest developments in holding Donald accountable for his attempts to interfere in the 2020 election, and Alexander Vindman’s lawsuit against members of his team. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website with Transcript Content Recommended By The #Sisters From Kim: On President Biden’s pledge to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court From Barb: On why it’s not racist to commit to nominating a Black woman to the Supreme Court Mentioned by Jill: Jonathan Greenblatt discusses Whoopi’s holocaust comments on the view David Baddiel on the Whoopi controversy Links To This Week’s Sponsors Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Frame Bridge: For 15% off your first order, go to framebridge.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next purchase of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER Blinkist: For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

5 Feb 20221h 17min

In this special bonus episode of the #SistersInLaw, Joyce, Barb, Kim and Jill celebrate one year of podcasting together and give a big thanks to everyone who’s listened.  They also announce the winners of the prize pack from last week’s special submission contest where listeners shared why they loved the show and what they learned from the episodes of 2021.  Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Website #SistersInLaw Assemble Sisters Avengers  Jill makes a cameo in The Incredible Hulk as June Volper Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President Kimberly Atkins Stohr: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

2 Feb 202211min