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Episode 125: Hiiiii! | Earl Butz and Christopher Hasson May 25, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover the Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz and former Coast Guard Lieutenant Christopher Hasson.

Hillary’s Story
Earl Butz served as Secretary of Agriculture throughout various administrations. BUT, when a joke he makes goes public, his career is under fire.

Tina’s Story
Christopher Hasson began his military career in 1988 and later served in the US Coast Guard for over 20 years. BUT when his home is raided in 2019, the FBI finds a cache of weapons and letters revealing a dangerous murder plot.

Sources
Hillary's Story
AG Week
Considering the lessons of Earl Butz--by Peter Welte

Farm Futures
A Special Tribute to Earl Butz

Grist
A reflection on the lasting legacy of 1970s USDA Secretary Earl Butz--by Tom Philpott

Listverse
10 Hilariously Stupid American Political Scandals--by Michael Van Duisen

The Los Angeles Times
U.S. Agriculture secretary ousted over racist joke

NBC News
Former USDA chief Earl Butz dies at 98

The New York Times
Earl L. Butz, Secretary Felled by Racial Remark, Is Dead at 98--by Richard Goldstein
Why they love Earl Butz--by James Risser and George Anthan

Wikipedia
Earl Butz

Photos
Earl Butz--from US Department of Agriculture (Public Domain)
Earl Butz at Meeting--from AP via Boston.com

Tina's Story
13 News Now
Ex-Coast Guard officer seeks review of terrorism sentence--by Associated Press

Associated Press
Coast Guard officer-terror suspect sentenced for guns, drugs--by Michael Kunzelman

BuzzFeed
A Coast Guard Lieutenant Accused Of Planning A Terrorist Attack Won't Be Charged With Terrorism--by Claudia Koerner

Capradio
Coast Guard Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Gun, Drug Charges In Alleged Terrorism Plot--By Richard Gonzales

CBS News
Coast Guard officer accused of drafting hit list of politicians and media figures sentenced to more than 13 years in prison--by Victoria Albert and Clare Hymes

The Intercept
The Department of Justice Loves Publicizing Arrests of Alleged Terrorists — but Not the White Nationalist Coast Guard Officer--by Murtaza Hussain

Navy Times
Coast Guard officer accused of terror plot asks for leniency--By Michael Kunzelman
Sentence upheld for former Coast Guard officer tied to terror plot--By Michael Kunzelman

NewsOne
The Coast Guard Terrorist Has Already Stopped Getting Major Media Attention--by Nigel Roberts

The New York Times
Coast Guard Officer Called a ‘Domestic Terrorist’ Pleads Guilty to Gun and Drug Charges--by Christine Hauser
Coast Guard Officer Plotted to Kill Democrats and Journalists, Prosecutors Say--by Dave Philipps
Former Coast Guard Officer Accused of Plotting Terrorism Is Sentenced to 13 Years--by Michael Levenson

NPR WLRN
Arrested Coast Guard Officer Allegedly Planned Attack 'On A Scale Rarely Seen'--by Greg Myre and Vanessa Romo
Coast Guard Officer Accused Of Planning A Mass Attack Pleads Guilty In Federal Court--by Paolo Zialcita

Patch
Northwest Ethnostate Part Of Coast Guard Officer's Terror Plot--by Neal McNamara

Southern Poverty Law Center
Feds: Coast Guard Lieutenant Has Neo-Nazi Ties, Had Hit List of Targets--by Brett Barrouquere and Heidi Beirich

Think Progress
This neo-Nazi helped radicalize Coast Guard officer Chris Hasson. Amazon is still selling his books.--by Luke Barnes

Time
The Military Is Cracking Down on Immigrant Recruits. But Advocates Say It's Ignoring a White Nationalism Problem--by Abigail Abrams

US Department of Justice
Christopher Hasson Facing Federal Indictment for Illegal Possession of Silencers, Possession of Firearms by a Drug Addict and Unlawful User, and Possession of a Controlled Substance

Wikipedia
Christopher Paul Hasson

Photos
Christopher Hasson--via US Attorney's Office (Public Domain)
Hasson Weapons Cache--from US District Court via Navy Times
Hasson Hit List--via US Attorney's Office via Heavy

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Episode 124: Va Fanculo | Ben Lewis and Henry Cuellar May 18, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover the murder of Alderman Ben Lewis and US House Rep. Henry Cuellar.

Tina’s Story
Alderman Ben Lewis was a rising star in Chicago political circles. BUT when he’s found dead in his office, it begins a decades long mystery that remains unsolved today.

Hillary’s Story
Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar has voted alongside conservatives on issues like abortion. BUT an FBI raid and a progressive political challenger, Jessica Cisneros, could end his reign in Laredo, Texas.

Sources
Tina's Story
ABC 7
50 years later, alderman murder still open case

The Chicago Tribune
The cold-case murder of ‘Big Cat’ Ben Lewis, the 24th Ward’s first black alderman—by Ron Grossman
Lewis RD. ? It's a Name with a Past--by Robert Davis
Murder of city official unsolved after 56 years--by Ron Grossman via Press Reader

The New York Times
5,000 Attend Funeral Service For Slain Chicago Alderman—by Austin C. Wehrwein

ProPublica
The Murder Chicago Didn’t Want to Solve—by Mick Dumke

Retreats from Oblivian Blog
“HEADLINE: CITY MOURNS SLAIN POL, CHICAGO STYLE”--by Mark Rica, Chicago Daily News

Wikipedia
Benjamin F. Lewis

Photos
Alderman Ben Lewis--from Southern Illinosian via Fair Use
Motorcade for Lewis's Funeral--from Chicago Sun Times, Chicago History Museum via ProPublica
Officer Outside where Lewis was Found--from Chicago Sun Times, Chicago History Museum via ProPublica

Hillary's Story
CNN
Henry Cuellar is a political institution in South Texas. An FBI raid and a second challenge by progressive Jessica Cisneros could topple him--by Eric Bradner and Rachel Janfaza

Insider
Top House Democrat James Clyburn defends campaigning for Rep. Henry Cuellar, the lone anti-abortion lawmaker in his caucus--by Brent D. Griffiths

The Intercept
HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP JIM CLYBURN STUMPS FOR ANTI-ABORTION REP. HENRY CUELLAR--by Akela Lacy

NBC News
FBI raid on Rep. Henry Cuellar's Texas home, office said to be tied to Azerbaijan--by Michael Kosnar
Rep. Cuellar attacked on his anti-abortion stance by opponent Jessica Cisneros in Texas Democratic runoff--by Rebecca Shabad, Garrett Haake, and Haley Talbot

The New York Times
For South Texas Democrats, an Intraparty Test of Abortion Politics--by James Dobbins, Jennifer Medina, and Katie Glueck

Pew Research Center
8 key findings about Catholics and abortion--by Dalia Fahmy

Politico
After an FBI raid, ‘King of Laredo’ runs on his laurels--by Sarah Ferris
Cisneros calls out House Democratic leadership for supporting anti-abortion Cuellar--by Marissa Martinez

Rolling Stone
Nancy Pelosi Says Anti-Choice Democrats Are Fine as Long as … Their Votes Don’t Matter--by William Vaillancourt

San Antonio Express-News
Sex discrimination lawsuit surfaces in Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar's re-election race--by Benjamin Wermund

The Soapbox
House Democrats Are Backing Abortion Foe Henry Cuellar at the Worst Possible Moment--by Alex Shephard

The Texas Tribune
After FBI raid, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar says investigation will prove “no wrongdoing on my part”--by Patrick Svitek

United States Congress
Henry Cuellar Biography

Photos
Henry Cuellar--by Eric Gay via Politico
Pelosi with Henry Cuellar--by Robin Jerstad via Texas Tribune
Jessica Cisneros--screenshot via NBC News
Catholics support legal abortion--graph via Pew Research Center

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Episode 123: See You in Hell | ROE vs. Wade and Abortion in America May 11, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover Roe vs. Wade and the history of abortion in America.

Hillary’s Story
Throughout the early history of America, abortion was permitted. BUT when women began to seek more rights, more restriction on abortion gets enacted.

Tina’s Story
Roe vs. Wade made a woman’s right to choose a private issue and ensured safe access to abortion. BUT despite that republican law makers have fought to restrict abortion access in America.

Hillary's Sources
AJPH
Population Group Abortion Rates and Lifetime Incidence of Abortion: United States, 2008–2014--by Rachel K. Jones PhD, and Jenna Jerman MPH

The Atlantic
My Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Elizabeth Stone

Bustle
Getting An Abortion In The '60s Was Way Different Than It Is Today--by Amanda Chatel

The Daily Beast
Here’s What Life Was Like for American Women in America Before ‘Roe v. Wade’--by Geoffrey R. Stone

Fast Company
Which states will ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned? These maps will tell you--by Christopher Zara

History
Roe v. Wade

The New York Times
Before Roe--by Illan Panich-Linsman and Lauren Kelley

Pew Research Center
About six-in-ten Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases--by Hannah Hartig

Planned Parenthood
I Had an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Phyllis (guest blogger)

Slate
Caught in the Net--by Leslie J. Reagan

Vice
I Got an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Carter Sherman

Wikipedia
Unsafe abortion

Photos
National Police Gazette Cover with Madame Restell--from Wikimedia via Timeline
Majority of Americans Approve of Legal Abortion Chart--via Pew Research Center
Gloria Allred and Norma McCorvey--by Greg Gibson/AFP via NBC News

Tina's Sources
Alabama
Author of Alabama abortion ban says state might add exceptions as it grapples with possible Roe ruling--by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Rep. Terri Collins: Banker turned pro-life crusader--by Abbey Crain

BedBible
Black and Hispanic people have the most to lose if Roe is overturned--by BedBible

CNN
13 states have passed so-called 'trigger laws,' bans designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned--by Elizabeth Wolfe

The Guardian
A Republican theme on abortions: 'It's OK for me, evil for thee'--by Arwa Mahdawi
Death sentence for abortion? The hypocrisy of US 'pro-lifers' is plain to see--by Jill Filipovic

Guttmacher Institute
For the First Time Ever, U.S. States Enacted More Than 100 Abortion Restrictions in a Single Year--by Elizabeth Nash

The Independent
'Death sentence for women': Alabama proposes law to make abortion punishable by up to 99 years in prison--by Maya Oppenheim

Ms. Magazine
Hana’s Story: Tricked and Traumatized by a Fake Abortion Clinic--by CARRIE N. BAKER
Warning Communities About Fake Clinics, One Sidewalk at a Time--by CARMIYA BASKIN

Naral
The Hypocrisy of the “Pro-Life” Movement

NBC News
The biggest health risks women would face if Roe v. Wade is overturned--by Aria Bendix and Dana Varinsky

The New Yorker
Of Course the Constitution Has Nothing to Say About Abortion

The New York Times
Here are key passages from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion.--by Mary Cramer
Where Abortion Could Be Banned Without Roe v. Wade--by Allison McCann and Taylor Johnson

NPR-WLRN
Judging Samuel Alito on Abortion Rights--by Diane Geng

The Philadelphia Inquirer
Who is Justice Alito? The New Jersey-bred Supreme Court jurist may shape abortion rights--by Samantha Melamed

Planned Parenthood
Background on Title X Gag Rule
Timeline of Attacks on Abortion: 2009–2021

Politico
Inside Tim Murphy's reign of terror--by Rachel Bade, Jake Sherman, and John Bresnahan
Read Justice Alito's initial draft abortion opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade

ProPublica
Draft Overturning Roe v. Wade Quotes Infamous Witch Trial Judge With Long-Discredited Ideas on Rape--by Ken Armstrong

Texas Tribune
This Republican Texas lawmaker halted a bill to outlaw abortion. He now faces security concerns, sheriff says.--by Elizabeth Byrne

US News
'Pro-Life' Congressman Who Urged Abortions for Ex-Wife and Mistress Is Running Again--by Steven Nelson

The Young Turks
He Supports the Death Penalty for Abortion; Big Companies Are Backing Him--by Andy Hirschfeld

Photos:
Judge Samuel Alito--by Steve Petteway via Public Domain
First Draft of Alito Abortion Opinion--via Politico
Map of Where Abortion Would be Protected--from Center for Reproductive Rights via ABC News

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Episode 122: Just Call Me Tina | Crystal City, Texas and Wynn Bruce May 04, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover the Crystal City, Texas scandal and climate activist Wynn Bruce.

Tina’s Story
Crystal City Texas is a quaint little Texas town with a population of under 7000. BUT when the FBI gets wind of a gambling operation, all bets are off for the town officials.

Hillary’s Story
Climate activist Wynn Bruce sought to raise awareness to the climate crisis via his social media accounts. BUT when he travels to Washington DC, he makes the ultimate sacrifice for the cause.

Sources
Tina's Story
FCCED
US court rejects former Crystal City mayor’s appeal in corruption case

Gawker
The Mayor of Crystal City, Texas, Just Can't Stop Getting Arrested--by Andy Cush

Hispanic News Network USA
Crystal City Hall In Texas Closed After Gaming Sting Operation Busted Corrupt City Officials--by Nelson Goodson

KUOW
A Year After a Corruption Scandal, Crystal City Works to Pick Up the Pieces--By EMMA WHALEN

The Medlin Law Firm
Former Texas Mayor and City Attorney Are Convicted of Corruption Charges

My San Antonio
Crystal City officials sentenced for taking bribes--by John MacCormack

Spectrum Local News
Crystal City Residents Not Surprised at String of Arrests--by John Salazar

Texas Historical Commission
Crystal City (Family) Internment Camp

The Texas Monitor
City manager in Crystal City sentenced to 35 years in prison--By Mark Lisheron

Texas Tribune
How a Tiny Texas Town Took Down its City Council

United Stated Department of Justice
Three Former Crystal City, TX, Officials Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bribery and Kickback Scheme

Vice
A Texas Town with Corrupt City Officials Now Has Black Tap Water--By Wyatt Marshall

Photo
Former Crystal City Officials--screenshot via Rough Diplomacy

FBI Removing Evidence--screenshot via Spectrum Local News

City of Crystal City Logo--via The Howder Family blog

Hillary's Story
CNN
A man who died after self-immolating in front of Supreme Court was a climate activist--by Rachel Ramirez

The Denver Post
Boulder climate activist dies after apparent act of protest outside U.S. Supreme Court on Earth Day--by Shelly Bradbury

MSNBC
How an activist's self-immolation exposed the dark reality of 'climate grief' --by Ja'han Jones

PBS News Hour
Climate change activist’s self-immolation raises questions of faith and protest

The Washington Post
Outside the Supreme Court, a life of purpose and pain ends in flames

Wikipedia
Self-immolation of Wynn Bruce

Photos:
Wynn Bruce--Facebook photo via The New York Post
Wynn Bruce Facebook Post--Facebook screenshot via Daily Mail

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Episode 121: I Hate You | Congressman Mel Reynolds and Diplomat John Patterson Apr 27, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover former US House Congressman for Illinois Mel Reynolds and US Diplomat John Patterson.

Hillary’s Story
US House Congressman for Illinois, Mel Reynolds, gained notoriety for his work on the Ways and Means committee, NAFTA, and gun control. BUT when he faced not one but two scandals, he tarnished his once polished political reputation.

Tina’s Story
US diplomat John Patterson served as a vice consul in Mexico after attending the Foreign Services training program. BUT when he was abducted, the FBI didn’t believe anything bad had really transpired; they were wrong.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC 7
Mel Reynolds blames South Side businessman for tax problems--by Sarah Schulte

NBC 5 Chicago
Ex-Congressman Mel Reynolds Taken Into Federal Custody

The New York Times
Accuser Tells Of Sex Acts By Lawmaker
Arrest Ordered for Twice-Convicted Ex-Congressman Mel Reynolds--by Richard Perez-Pena

Reuters
Ex-Illinois congressman sentenced to prison on tax charges--by Suzannah Gonzales

The State Journal Register
Former Illinois congressman Mel Reynolds indicted on tax evasion charges--by The Associated Press

Wikipedia
Mel Reynolds

Photos
Mel Reynolds--Public Domain via U.S. House of Representatives
Mel Reynolds in Jail in Zimbabwe--Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP

Tina's Story
Andra Patterson Art
Andra Patterson Information Page

Associated Press News
Ex-con Sentenced in Racer's Murder--by Michelle Rushlo

Association for Diplomatic Studies and Trainings
“Apparently I have been kidnapped” — The Death of a Vice Consul

The Atlantic
A KIDNAPPING GONE VERY WRONG

FBI
FBI Phoenix History

The Hall of Valor Project
Bobby Joe Keesee

Newser
Feds Doubted the Kidnapping Story. They Shouldn't Have--by Kate Seamons

The New York Times
Body of U.S. Aide Is Believed Found In North Mexico
Mexicans Expect Abducted US Aide to be Freed Soon
SKELETON IN MEXICO BELIEVED U.S. AIDE'S
U.S. and Mexicans Admit Confusion in Case of Consul
U. S. Officials Issue Appeal in Mexico On Missing Cansul
Wife of Abducted Consul Awaits Word

The Washington Post
FBI DETAILS BOAT RACER'S SHOOTING DEATH
REP. REYNOLDS'S ACCUSER TELLS JURY OF PAID SEX--By Edward Walsh
REYNOLDS INDICTED IN TEEN SEX SCANDAL--By Andrew Fegelman, Robert Becker, and Tribune Staff Writers

Wikipedia
Bobby Joe Keesee
John Patterson (diplomat)

Photos
John Patterson--screenshot from Washington Post via the Harold Weisberg Archive
Andra Anderson Today--photo via artist Andra Patterson Art website
Bobby Joe Keesee Arrested--screenshot from San Francisco Chronicle via the Harold Weisberg Archive

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Episode 120: Fuck Those Kids | William Hart and Congressman John Rose Apr 20, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover former Detroit police chief William Hart and US House Congressman John Rose.

Tina’s Story
William Hart made history as Detroit’s first black police chief. BUT when suspicions of embezzlement, Hart’s career and reputation are under fire.

Hillary’s Story
US House Congressman for Tennessee, John Rose, is known for staunch conservative views about marriage and morality. BUT when he marries a co-ed decades his junior, questions arose about his own ethics.

Sources
Tina's Story
Ann Arbor District Library
Tannian, Blount Out-hart To Head Police

The Baltimore Sun
Detroit police chief, ex-aide accused of stealing funds

Case Law
UNITED STATES of America, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. William L. HART, Defendant-Appellant.

Case Text
US v. Hart

Chicago Tribune
DETROIT DIVIDED OVER TRIAL OF POLICE CHIEF OF A THOUSAND FACES--By Robert Blau

Deseret News
FORMER POLICE CHIEF OF DETROIT SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON--By Associated Press

Detroit Free Press
Corruption accusations in Detroit are hardly new. Here are other cases--by Frank Witsil

National Black Chamber of Commerce
Detroit Free Falls as Its Leaders are in Denial

The New York Times
Former Detroit Police Chief Convicted of Embezzlement

Orlando Sentinel
EX-DETROIT POLICE CHIEF CONVICTED ON 4 CHARGES

Tampa Bay Times
Detroit police chief indicted for embezzling $2.6-million

UPI
Former police chief's embezzlement trial opens--By JAMES R. CAMPBELL
Former police chief guilty of embezzlement, tax fraud--By JAMES R. CAMPBELL

Photos
Police Chief William Hart--screenshot via Detroit Free Press
Mayor Coleman Young--via Public Domain

Hillary's Story
The Boston Globe
How Republican Rep. John Rose Found His Wife--by Ryan Cooper and Alexander Sammon

FactCheck.Org
Social Media Posts Misrepresent Tennessee Bill Allowing Common Law Marriage--By Sydney Nixon

Heavy
Chelsea Doss Rose, Congressman John Rose’ Wife: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know--by Tom Cleary

John Rose Congressman
Rose Congressman Homepage

NBC News
Tennessee's anti-gay marriage bill sparks bipartisan criticism--by Associated Press
Tennessee legislator files amendment to anti-LGBT marriage bill amid age limit backlash--by Melissa Brown

Newsweek
Tennessee Lawmaker Adds Age Restriction to Marriage Bill After Backlash--BY AARON MCDADE

Rebel HQ
TN Republican's Young Wife Raises SERIOUS Questions--via YouTube

Tennessean
Rep. John Rose misses House impeachment rules vote as wife, family mourn death of anticipated second child--by Mariah Timms

The Why Axis
Congressman John Rose is decades older than his wife. They were engaged before she graduated college.--by Christopher Ingraham

Wikipedia
John Rose (Tennessee politician)

WKRN
GOP common-law marriage bill amended to add age requirement while still being considered--by Gerald Harris

Photos
US House Rep John Rose--by Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call via AP Images
John and Chelsea Rose--via John Rose US House Page
Chelsea Doss Rose in FFA--via Tennessee FFA

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Episode 119: Never Rah Rah Women | Alien Property Custodian and Melissa Lucio Apr 13, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover the Alien Property Custodian and the State of Texas vs. Melissa Lucio.

Hillary’s Story
The Office of Alien Property Custodian began with the purpose of holding property belonging to enemies of the United States. BUT things go too far when bribes are exchanged for patents and other goods.

Tina’s Story
Melissa Lucio lost her daughter in 2007 after a tragic accident. BUT despite no evidence to the contrary, the State of Texas sentenced her to death for a murder that never happened.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Cornell Law School
50 U.S. Code § 4306 - Alien Property Custodian; general powers and duties

Duke Law School
THE WORK OF THE ALIEN PROPERTY CUSTODIAN--by PAUL V. MYRON

National Archives
Civilian Agency Records RG 131
Records of the office of Alien Property

Smithsonian Magazine
The U.S. Confiscated Half a Billion Dollars in Private Property During WWI--by Daniel Gross

University of Hawaii
Government Documents - Independent Agencies, Boards, and Commissions: Alien Property Custodian

University of Virginia
"Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Office of Alien Property Custodian:" Draft, 1943

Wikipedia
Office of Alien Property Custodian

Photos
President Wilson and Mitchell Palmer--Bain News Service, Public Domain
Outside the sale of the A.W. Faber Pencil Co. Plant--via National Archives and Records Administration, Public Domain
Letter to the MET Museum of Art regarding Sale of Antiques--via The MET Museum

Tina's Story
The Action Network
Melissa Lucio: Innocent Woman on Death Row in Texas

Death Penalty Information Center
Federal Appeals Court Overturns Mother’s Conviction in Texas Child Murder Case That May Have Been an Accidental Death
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Review Federal Appeals Court Ruling Overturning Grant of a New Trial for Texas Woman on Death Row for What May Have Been the Accidental Death of Her Child

Free Melissa Lucio
Free Melissa Lucio

Independent via Yahoo News
Juror who sentenced Melissa Lucio to death for daughter’s murder calls for retrial: ‘I was wrong’--by Justin Vallejo

Innocence Project
Melissa Lucio: 9 Facts You Should Know About This Innocent Woman Facing Execution

The Intercept
Rush to Judgment--by Liliana Segura and Jordan Smith

Jezebel
Kim Kardashian Urges Clemency for Melissa Lucio, Woman on Death Row in Texas--by Kylie Cheung

Justia
MELISSA ELIZABETH LUCIO v. THE STATE OF TEXAS (concurring)

KRGV
'She's innocent': Family asking Valley officials to watch documentary, halt execution of Melissa Lucio--by Stefany Rosales

Ms.
Texas Set to Execute Melissa Lucio Despite Credible Claims of Innocence--by MICHELLE ONELLO

NPR
Lawyers hope new evidence can stop Texas woman Melissa Lucio's execution--by The Associated Press

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Death Row Information: Lucio, Melissa Elizabeth

US Courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, No. 16-70027

The Washington Post
Her execution date looming, a mother maintains innocence in 2-year-old daughter’s death--By Marisa Lati

Wikipedia
Melissa Lucio
The State of Texas vs. Melissa

Photos
Melissa Lucio Mug Shot--from Texas Department of Criminal Justice via Yahoo News

Melissa Lucio Prior to Her Conviction--screenshot of family photo via The Innocence Project
Kim Kardassian Tweet Regarding Lucio's Case--screenshot via ABC News

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Episode 118: GOP Refugees | Marcus Foster and Stan Jones Apr 06, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover Superintendent Marcus Foster and perennial candidate Stan Jones.

Tina’s Story
Marcus Foster made history as the first black superintendent of Oakland County, California. BUT, when he’s suspected of being a fascist, a radical terrorist group targets him

Hillary’s Story
Perennial candidate Stan Jones ran for and lost several campaigns over the years in Montana and was known for outrageous statements. BUT, it's his response to Y2K worries that really draw attention to the colorful candidate.

Sources
Tina's Story
American Experience
The Rise and Fall of the Symbionese Liberation Army

Associated Press
SLA Member Denied Parole in Killing of School Official

Black Past
MARCUS A. FOSTER (1923–1973)

Britannica
Symbionese Liberation Army

Heartland Daily News
Marcus Foster: A Black Hero You’ve Never Heard Of

History
Patty Hearst kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army

Liquisearch
Symbionese Liberation Army - Murder of Marcus Foster

The New York Times
Bullets That Killed Oakland Educator Contained Cyanide--by Earl Caldwell
Say Wrong S.L.A. Members Were Convicted in Killing--by Wallace Turner
Symbionese Liberation Army: Terrorism From Left--by Earl Caldwell
Veteran Is Charged in Killing of Oakland Educator--by Earl Caldwell

SF Gate
FORGOTTEN FOOTNOTE / Before Hearst, SLA killed educator--by Michael Taylor

St. Petersburg Times
Bullets found in Hearst room--via Google News

Symbionese Liberation Army Weebly
The Murder of Marcus Foster

Wikipedia
Marcus Foster
Patricia Soltysik
William Randolph Hearst

Photos
Marcus Foster--Fair Use
SLA Seven Headed Cobra Symbol--via Salient, Victoria University Student Newspaper
Patty Hearst During Bank Robbery--via Public Domain

Hillary's Story
BBC News
True-blue bids for Senate

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health
Colloidal Silver

The New Yorker
A Case of the Blues--by Robert Sullivan

Southern Poverty Law Center
ANTIGOVERNMENT POLITICIAN STAN JONES ADOPTS ‘PATRIOT’ COLLOIDAL SILVER HABIT--by Bob Moser

Wikipedia
Medical uses of silver
Stan Jones (Libertarian politician)
Year 2000 Problem

Wired
Am I Blue
Colloidal Silver Turns You Blue—But Can It Save Your Life?--by Mallory Pickett

Photos
Stan Jones
Colloidal Silver--from Silverlining, 2015 via Medical News Today
Y2k Compliance CD--by Runxctry (CC-BY-SA-4.0)

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Episode 117: Dead Daddy's Money | Martha Mitchell and James Henry Hammond Mar 30, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover Martha Mitchell and governor turned senator James Henry Hammond.

Hillary’s Story
Martha Mitchell made a name for herself in Washington, DC by spilling political secrets. BUT when she discovers a Watergate connection to her husband, he tries to silence her.

Tina’s Story
James Henry Hammond was an awful pro-slavery politician steeped in controversy. BUT when his diary is published nearly 100 years after his death, it adds even more shame to his already shameful legacy.

Sources
Hillary's Story
All That's Interesting
Martha Mitchell: The Woman Nobody Believed About Watergate

BBC
Martha Mitchell speaks out about Nixon, Watergate

Encyclopedia
Mitchell, Martha (1918-1976)

The New York Times
Martha Mitchell Testifies in Civil Suit--by Charlotte Curtis

People
A Martha Mitchell Biography Raps John, but Confirms That She Loved Him Until She Died--By Martha Smilgis

Timeline
This woman was held hostage and drugged because she knew too much about Watergate

The Washington Post
'I'm a political prisoner': Mouthy Martha Mitchell was the George Conway of the Nixon era

Wikipedia
Martha Mitchell

Photos
Martha Mitchell--from US National Archives via Public Domain
Martha and John Mitchell--from AP via Politico
“Martha was Right” Flower Arrangement--via Necessary Storms

Tina's Story
Elisa Rolle: Queer Places
James Henry Hammond

Google Arts & Culture
James Henry Hammond

Headstuff
James Henry Hammond, Pro-Slavery Paedophile Politician--by Ciaran Conliffe

History, Art & Archives
Representative James Henry Hammond of South Carolina

House Divided
In Washington D.C., the second South Carolina senator, James Henry Hammond, resigns his seat

Learning for Justice
Sen. James Henry Hammond On the Admission of Kansas, Under the Lecompton Constitution Speech Before the United States Senate / Cotton is King--by James Henry Hammond

Library of Congress
James Henry Hammond papers

Moultrie News
Laying bare the Hammond-Hampton feud--by Tom Horton

National Park Service
James Henry Hammond

The New York Times
Monster of All He Survived--by Rosellen Brown

South Carolina
James Henry Hammond

South Carolina Encyclopedia
Hammond, James Henry

University North Carolina: The Southern Historical Collection
Collection Title: James Henry Hammond Letters, 1831-1845.

Wikipedia
Hammond School
James Henry Hammond

Photos
James Henry Hammond--via Public Domain
Catherine Fitzimmons--via Headstuff
Thomas J. Withers--via Elisa Rolle's Queer Places Website
The Hammond School in 1966--via Public Domain

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Episode 116: Eat a Dick | Violence Against Female Politicians and Fragging during Vietnam Mar 23, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover violence against female politicians and fragging during the Vietnam War.

Tina’s Story
Women have been making strides in the political arena. BUT once elected, they often face threats and violence often as an attempt to silence their voices.

Hillary’s Story
The Vietnam War saw a massive amount of casualties. BUT things take a darker turn when soldiers attack and kill one another.

Sources
Tina's Story
Aljazeera
Ilhan Omar reveals death threat in wake of Islamophobic comments

Business Insider
Rep. Rashida Tlaib tearfully shared her account of the Capitol riots, recalling her trauma of the death threats she's received--by Erin Snodgrass

Center for Strategic & International Studies
Against The Odds: Overcoming Online Harassment of Women in Politics

Congress
H. Res. 1151 Recognizing violence against women in politics as a global phenomenon and supporting women's full and meaningful participation in political life.--by Rep. Rashida Talib

The Conversation
How sexist abuse of women in Congress amounts to political violence – and undermines American democracy--by Mona Lena Krook

National Democratic Institute
#NOTTHECOST: STOPPING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN POLITICS

The New York Times
For Female Candidates, Harassment and Threats Come Every Day--by Maggie Astor

PBS
7 takeaways from NewsHour’s investigation into harassment Black women in politics face--by Lizz Bolaji and Chole Jones
For Black women in government, highlighting threats and abuse can make it worse--by Anna Nawaz and Candice Norwood

Refinery 29
It’s Not Surprising AOC Gets Death Threats — But It’s Worse Than Anyone Could Imagine--by SARAH MIDKIFF

Rutgers
Violence against Women in Politics a Growing Problem

Voice of San Diego
Women Politicians Across the County Say They’ve Faced Harassment, Threats--by Kayla Jimenez

U Mass Amherst: School of Public Policy
Recent Alum Publishes Paper on Harassment of Female Politicians

Photos
The Squad--screenshot from CNN's The Point with Chris Cillizza
Rep. Attica Scott--via Kentucky General Assembly
We Have Her Back Campaign--from Time's Up Now

Hillary's Story
All That's Interesting
Fragging: When Soldiers In Vietnam Revolted Against Their Officers By Murdering Them With Grenades--By Gina Dimuro

Britannica
Vietnam War

Encyclopedia
Fragging

History: This Day in History
April 20, 1971: "Fragging" on the rise among US military units

History Net
The Hard Truth about Fragging--by Peter Brush

Huffington Post
The Forgotten History Of 'Fragging' In Vietnam--by Hamilton Gregory

NBC News
Lawyer: Army rushed judgment in fragging case--from The Associated Press

The New Yorker
What Went Wrong in Vietnam--by Louis Menand

Simple History via YouTube
What was 'Fragging'? (The Vietnam War)

Wikipedia
Fragging

Photos
US Soldiers in Vietnam--from National Archives/AFP/Getty Images via All That's Interesting
M26 Grenade--from US Air Force via Public Domain

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