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205: Kakistocracy Oct 12, 2024

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the dangers of hurricane disinformation, the risk of fraud, possible legal remedies, and a case in California targeting Exxon Mobil for lies about the recyclability of oil-based plastic products. Then, the #Sisters cover the charges in an ISIS-inspired election-day terror plot, the progression of criminal complaints compared to a grand jury indictment, and the other risks posed by extremism in the run-up to November 5th. They also sound the alarm over Project 2025’s threat to disaster relief via privatization and its limitations targeting reproductive healthcare and STI treatment.
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Mentioned By The #Sisters:
Joyce’s Substack, Civil Discourse, Hurricane Rumor Response
Joyce’s Substack, Civil Discourse, Women? Or Human Incubator?
Trump Upgrades His Con To Category 5
Judge McBurney’s Opinion in Sistersong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective V. Georgia
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204: A Nothing Burger Oct 05, 2024

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Judge McBurney’s ruling striking down Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban on personal liberty grounds, the danger of making life or death medical decisions based on politics, and the problems caused by pushing abortion laws back to the states. Then, the #Sisters analyze the merits and effectiveness of Jack Smith’s brief in Trump’s J6 trial, investigate whether there will be new revelations, and tear apart Trump’s claims of election interference by the DOJ. They also preview upcoming SCOTUS cases on transgender care for minors, ghost guns, social media securities law, and removing an inmate from death row.
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203: Put Through The Wringer Sep 28, 2024

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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to explain Jack Smith’s presidential immunity brief regarding Trump’s actions on J6 in his D.C. court case, the reasons why it’s sealed, how it distinguishes between presidential and private actions, and the next steps in the prosecution. Then, the #Sisters discuss the indictment of NYC Mayor Adams, the evidence, and what to expect as the case goes forward. They also lay out the charges against the man who recently tried to assassinate Trump and the differences between trying the case in federal versus Florida state court.
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202: Live at 92NY Sep 21, 2024

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Correction:
Students may vote where they are enrolled in school, and other voters may vote only where they reside.
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201: Stop Sane Washing Trump Sep 14, 2024

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to analyze Kamala’s performance in the debate and weigh its impact on the election, looking at the expectations placed on the candidates, the efficacy of the moderators, Trump’s failure to hide his bigotry, and how the electorate will interpret their performances. Then, the #Sisters discuss the indictment of the men behind the Terrorgram Collective, the role hate crimes and terrorism statutes play in stopping violence, and whether the prosecution raises any conflicts with the right to free speech and association. They also sound the alarm over Project 2025’s assault on workplace protections and DEI initiaitives.
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From Barb on what the debate showed us about Trump’s 2nd term
From Barb on why the DOJ charged Hamas leaders
From Barb on the DOJ charges against Russian influence operations
From Joyce on the Terrorgram indictment
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200: Gobble Gobble Donald Trump Sep 07, 2024

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Judge Chutkan’s handling of the J6 election interference case and Judge Merchan’s postponement of Trump’s sentencing in the NY hush money case, looking at how it could impact the upcoming election. Then, the #Sisters break down the DOJ’s handling of crimes committed by Hamas against Americans and Russia’s financial ties to conservative influencers in the lead up to the 2024 election. They also explain the charges against the school shooter in Georgia, why his parents might be complicit, and how our country can reduce gun violence.
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Holding parents accountable for school shootings
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199: Jack's Back Aug 31, 2024

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Barb McQuade hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss Jack Smith's superseding indictment, why he used a new grand jury, how he reframed the charges to preserve each count, and his attempt to reinstate the MAL classified documents case against Trump. Then, the #Sisters lay out the scope of the Republican war on voting rights, looking at the push for increased documentation, how naturalized citizens are getting kicked off the voter rolls, and raids by Texas AG Paxton targeting Latino civil rights organizations. They also break down the Project 2025 plan to put the FBI under the jurisdiction of the executive branch and reflect on what it means for the rule of law.
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Trump’s Court Brief
Jack Smith’s recent and previous indictments of Trump
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198: Comma La La La Aug 24, 2024

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Jill Wine-Banks hosts #SistersInLaw to celebrate Kamala’s nomination, explore her commitment to her values and the rule of law, and review the positions she’s taken on criminal justice issues on her journey from DA to presidential contender. Then, the #Sisters discuss voter disenfranchisement and suppression through the lens of a reinstated felony voter fraud conviction of a woman who didn’t know she wasn’t allowed to vote in Texas. They also explain the links between Trump and Project 2025’s plans for the Department of Defense, looking at how their adoption would undermine our military’s commitment to DEI, civil rights, and environmental responsibility.
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Kamala questions Justice Kavanaugh
Pros and cons of felon disenfranchisement
Media Matter’s Project 2025 Guide
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197: Post-Menopausal Females Aug 17, 2024

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss the power of abortion as an election issue and review the court battles in Arizona, Montana, and Idaho that are redefining the scope of our rights. The #Sisters also weigh the upsides of AI against the risk that it will bend people’s perception of reality and increase political disinformation, exploring whether a recent CA bill will hold tech companies accountable for their creations while still complying with the 1st Amendment. Then, they sound the alarm over Project 2025’s training videos and repudiate Trump’s feigned disavowal of its policies.
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Mentioned By The #Sisters:
From Joyce on J.D. Vance’s latest attacks on women
From Joyce on how women are being denied emergency room care post-Dobbs
Elon Musk’s deep-faked Kamala ad
Undercover journalists expose Trump’s connection to Project 2025
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196: Don’t Hate Me ‘Cause You Ain’t Me Aug 10, 2024

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Joyce Vance hosts #SistersInLaw to discuss a DC judge’s finding that Google’s search engine violates antitrust laws, the risks of big tech monopolies, and whether increasing scrutiny by the DOJ is pushing tech leaders to the right. Then, the #Sisters examine the implications of guilty pleas by Jenna Ellis and a fake elector in Arizona, explain why Trump was listed as an unindicted co-conspirator and the parallels to Nixon, and look at how prosecutors choose who to charge. They also revisit KSM’s attempted plea deal after its collapse and investigate if Project 2025 will ban no-fault divorce while laying out the growing list of lies by Trump about the Republican agenda.
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Mentioned By The #Sisters:
MSNBC’s Democracy 2024
From Joyce on more Republican lies about Project 2025
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