254: Threat To The First Amendment

The #SistersInLaw celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast by looking at Justice Breyer’s retirement announcement and sharing their top picks for his replacement.  Then, they give a history of affirmative action law and break down upcoming cases facing the new court, before discussing the Georgia grand jury probe of possible election interference by Trump and the possibility of RICO charges. 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 Website and Transcript Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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 Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Blinkist: For a 7 day free trial and 25% off a premium membership go to blinkist.com Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.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

29 Jan 20221h 21min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the ongoing battle to strengthen voting rights and the barriers being enacted against them in states across the country.  Then, they explain the latest actions of the 1/6 committee and why it seems like it is taking so long to make any real progress, before breaking down the investigation into Donald Trump’s finances being overseen by Tish James in New York. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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. Links To This Week’s Sponsors BetaBrand: For 30% off your BetaBrand order, go to betabrand.com Head Space: For one free month of guided meditations, go to headspace.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 From The #Sisters From Barb: On Tish James’ recent filing in the Trump civil fraud investigation 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

22 Jan 20221h 25min

The #SistersInLaw come together this week to examine the indictment against Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy.  Then, they analyze the divergent SCOTUS rulings on vaccine mandates for private employers and healthcare workers, before weighing whether Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be next to face a subpoena for his actions during the events of 1/6. 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. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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 Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Jenni Kayne: For 15% off your first order, go to jennikayne.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Athena Club: For 20% off your first order, go to athenaclub.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Mentioned By The #Sisters The Oath Keepers Indictment 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

15 Jan 20221h 8min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the events in the Capitol on January 6th a year later, and review the ongoing legal actions and possible consequences facing those responsible.  Then, they break down the vaccination mandate arguments that went in front of the Supreme Court on Friday, before discussing the Elizabeth Holmes trial verdict and if justice was served.  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. Website and transcript  Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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 Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com Articles By The #Sisters From Barb On important resolutions for our country in 2022 On the Elizabth Holmes verdict 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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

8 Jan 20221h 9min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the guilty verdict against Ghislaine Maxwell and analyze the factors that led to the decision.  Then they examine the legal battle between the New York Times and Project Veritas, and discuss the legal troubles of former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo and use them to explain the critical differences between civil and criminal charges. 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. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Link for Transcripts and Jills Pins! Links To This Week’s Sponsors Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com Olive And June: For 20% off your first mani system, go to oliveandjune.com and use promo code: SISTERS Hello Fresh: For up to 14 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS14 Articles By The #Sisters: From Kim  On the insurrection one year on From Joyce  On Biden’s unsung accomplishments From Barb On the Ghislaine Maxwell verdict 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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

1 Jan 20221h 22min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to discuss the 1/6 committee’s request to interview Rep. Jordan and what happens when congress investigates its own members.  Then, they look at the relevant factors in the manslaughter verdict against police officer Kim Potter, and the Supreme Court taking vaccine mandate cases out of the shadow docket and bringing them to oral arguments.  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. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com Cameron Hughes Wine: For 20% off and free shipping when you order 3 or more bottles, go to chwine.com and use promo code: SISTERS Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Articles Mentioned by the #Sisters: Joyce Vance: On the importance of the George Floyd Policing Act 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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

25 Dec 20211h 19min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the recent work of the 1/6 commission and the newest revelations about Mark Meadows.  They also celebrate bell hooks and her iconic work on race, sex, and the struggle for civil rights, before examining the effect of hate crimes legislation on recent cases like the trial of Jussie Smollett and its role in protecting minority communities. 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. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Book Recommendation From The #SistersInLaw: “Skin Again” by bell hooks Links To This Week’s Sponsors Girlfriend Collective: For $25 off your purchase of $100 or more, go to girlfriend.com  Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Headspace: For one free month of guided meditations, go to headspace.com and use promo code: SISTERS 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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

18 Dec 20211h 17min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the SCOUTUS ruling on the SB 8 vigilante abortion law and what it might mean for the Dobbs case.  Then, they address how the dangers of gerrymandering might be limited with legislation, before outlining how executive privilege may or may not apply to Mark Meadows and give updates on the recent news coming out of the 1/6 commission. 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. Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Articles From The #SistersInLaw: Trump is unable to shield 1/6 documents The likely contempt charge against Mark Meadows Links To This Week’s Sponsors Third Love: Get 20% off your first order from thirdlove.com  Helix: For up to $200 off and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com Magic Spoon: For $5 off your next purchase of delicious Magic Spoon cereal, go to magicspoon.com and use the promo code: SISTER 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 Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

11 Dec 20211h 18min