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115: Sisters On The Road! Feb 04, 2023

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The #SistersInLaw come together to analyze the perils and pitfalls of the growing momentum towards investigating the DOJ in the Republican congress, and compare and contrast the legally fraught actions of SCOTUS partners Ginni Thomas and Jane Roberts. Then, they discuss the latest front in the abortion wars over the pill, and why there might be protections granted by Federal preemption doctrine.
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From The #Sisters
A comparison of Jane Roberts vs. Ginni Thomas
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Joyce Vance:Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC|Civil Discourse Substack
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 | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

114: Another Bombshell Jan 28, 2023

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The #SistersInLaw meet this week to pick apart the weaknesses of the Durham investigations, exploring who’s complicit, and who is pushing back. Then, they discuss the traitorous activities involving Russian oligarchs committed by FBI counterintelligence agent Charles McGonigal, and dive into the facts surrounding the tragic police killing of a suspect in Memphis.
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New York Times article
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Charles McGonigal’s double life
From Joyce on the DOJ’s response to the police involved killing in Memphis
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Joyce Vance:Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC|Civil Discourse Substack
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113: The Leaker Jan 21, 2023

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The #SistersInLaw come together to analyze the involuntary manslaughter charges facing Alec Baldwin stemming from the shooting on the Rust set, and how gun enhancements have a role. Then they look at how the SCOTUS search for the Dobbs leaker has been handled and it’s relative weaknesses before diving into the case Elon’s shareholders have against him stemming from his reckless actions.
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Support The ERA:
Flood President Biden’s office and that of Jennifer Klein, head of the White House Gender Policy Council, with emails, letters, and phone calls. Or Click here to send a note: LINK: White House.
Contact your Congressional Representatives and U.S. Senators and ask them to take action to persuade President Biden to do this or to make sure that Congress passes a resolution like the ones Representatives Speier and Maloney sponsored in the last Congress or the one Senator Cardin is now sponsoring.
Write letters to the editor or opinion pieces - and share them. You can also share this piece and the posts of ERA advocates on social media. LINKS
Join groups actively advocating for the ERA - such as Vote Equality, the ERA Coalition, NOW, AAUW, Zonta, and the League of Women Voters.
Ask your State legislatures to pass resolutions like the one in the Illinois General Assembly filed by State Rep Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz. It affirms the ERA and asks the various branches of the national government to take action to do the same.
Jill’s Cauliflower Soup Recipe:
EASY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower, about 2 lbs.
Salt
Pepper
Unsalted butter (optional, recommended) - you can sub olive oil or a high quality vegan butter like Earth Balance, if you like
OPTIONAL TOPPING IDEAS:
Drizzle of olive oil or sesame oil, crumbled blue cheese, parmesan, za'atar
YOU WILL ALSO NEED:
Medium saucepan, blender
Total Time: 10 Minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Kosher Key: Pareve or Dairy
Remove the leaves and tough core from the cauliflower. Chop into small florets and carefully clean them.
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart (4 cups) of water to a boil. Stir in 2 tsp of salt till dissolved. Pour in the cauliflower florets. Bring the water back to a boil and cover. Let the cauliflower cook for about 5 minutes till very soft and tender.
Remove the florets from their cooking water using a slotted spoon; reserve the salted cooking water.
Place the cooked cauliflower into a blender, filling it halfway. Carefully pour in cooking water, adding till it reaches about halfway up the cooked cauliflower.
Cover the blender carefully and blend, scraping the sides as needed, until the soup becomes a smooth puree. You may need to add more cooking water to achieve a soup-like texture. The longer you blend, the more silky and smooth the soup becomes. Add salt, pepper, and butter to taste. I use about 1 tbsp butter (or I’ve used up to 2 Tbsp) for a whole head of cauliflower (1/2 tbsp per batch). Salt is your friend here, if the soup is tasting bland don't be afraid to add more. You can also add some good quality olive oil or Earth Balance instead of butter if you'd like a richer flavor without dairy. Also add ground fennel.
Repeat process with the remaining batch of cauliflower. Serve soup hot. Leftovers will keep for 1-2 days in a covered tupperware container; soup will need to be stirred after reheating.
Get More From The #Sisters In Law
Joyce Vance:Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC|Civil Discourse Substack
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 | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

112: A Sista’s Gotta Make Some Cash Jan 14, 2023

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The #SistersInLaw meet this week to break down the appointment of a special counsel to look into President Biden’s handling of classified documents and how it compares to what was done by Trump. They also discuss the war on abortion pills and the legal issues applicable to state based bans, before laying out the ethical challenges facing the Supreme Court– particularly Justice Thomas.
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Joyce Vance:Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC|Civil Discourse Substack
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 | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

111: Republican Chaos Jan 07, 2023

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The #SistersInLaw come together to explain the civil suit filed by the estate of Officer Sicknick against Trump and other insurrectionists, plus what goes into determining culpability and damages. They also lay out the SCOTUS’ selective use of originalism to expand the scope of the 2nd Amendment, and break down the political and international implications of the Republicans' failure to elect a Speaker of the House.
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From the #Sisters:
On how the Bruen Decision affects gun proliferation
From Kim on the expansion of the 2nd Amendment by the SCOTUS
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Joyce Vance:Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC|Civil Discourse Substack
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 | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

110: A New Year Begins Dec 31, 2022

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The #SistersInLaw convene this week to lay out the lies of congressman elect George Santos and how he might face prosecution on charges of wire fraud or violating campaign finance laws. Then, they discuss the sentences of two of the plotters who attempted to kidnap MI Gov. Whitmer, and how the SCOTUS might decide if it’s legal to continue to hold Title 42 in place.
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J6 Committee transcripts from Ginni Thomas and others in Trump World
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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 | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

109: Happy Holidays Dec 24, 2022

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The #SistersInLaw convene this week to break down the J6 Committee’s 4 different criminal referrals of Trump to the DOJ, and weigh the prospects they each have of succeeding. They also look at the laws behind the release of his tax returns and if he faces any legal penalties, before discussing the effects of Title 42 on immigrants and asylum seekers as well as if it will remain in place.
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Joyce Vance:Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC|Civil Discourse Substack
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 | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

108: A Lifetime Movie Dec 17, 2022

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The #SistersInLaw meet this week to examine the legal situation faced by Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX with a focus on extradition laws, and define what goes into hate crimes and domestic terrorism prosecutions as both continue to rise. Then, they celebrate the Respect For Marriage Act and dive into how the legislative branch can preempt the SCOTUS in light of possible action like the Dobbs decision.
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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 | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

107: A week in the life of Trump Dec 10, 2022

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The #SistersInLaw convene to analyze the recent cases faced by the SCOTUS, and how they’ve been approaching issues of discrimination by private businesses and gerrymandering. Then, they look at the recent raid of Donald’s properties for classified documents and how the law treats those types of offenses before looking at the legal pressures faced by TikTok.
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Photos of Joyce’s chickens & Jill’s Lego Dalmatians
Teaching your dog to talk
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Joyce Vance:Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC|Civil Discourse Substack
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 | Unbound Newsletter
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC

106: Celebrating Our 100th Full Episode Dec 03, 2022

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The #SistersInLaw meet to celebrate 100 full episodes and share what you’ve enjoyed and learned from the show. Then, they examine Donald Trump’s loss in the 11th Circuit Court, the conviction of Stewart Rhodes and other Oath Keepers for seditious conspiracy and charges related to the J6 insurrection, and explore the ways the DOJ and the law can be used to combat domestic violent extremism.
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Donald Trump V. USA 11th Circuit Opinion
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Kimberly Atkins Stohr:Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR | Unbound Newsletter
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