Category Archives: Judiciary

The Days After Election Day

Posted on October 31, 2020 by David Posnett

As our democracy hangs by a rapidly fraying thread, it is critical that each of us do everything we can to ensure that Donald Trump is voted out of office, and once voted out of office, that he actually LEAVES … Continue reading →

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Amy Klobuchar: the Cruz Hypocrisy regarding SCOTUS

Posted on September 27, 2020 by David Posnett

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtyrrtM7iME&feature=youtu.be People are already voting and they don’t buy in to phony Republican arguments for replacing Justice Ginsburg as soon as possible to insure enough Trump support on SCOTUS to overturn the election results if needed. Trump is not hiding … Continue reading →

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Something you can do for RBG

Posted on September 21, 2020 by David Posnett

From Randall Parsons/Judith Hope: If you feel the need to do something… or something more than you’ve been doing, here’s a way to honor RBG and help stop McConnell from pushing through another ultra conservative Supreme Court nominee. Leave voicemails … Continue reading →

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Medical Debt Collectors Decide Who Gets Arrested

Posted on October 24, 2019 by David Posnett

From ProPublica comes a shocking story. While things aren’t quite as bad where I live,  I think the story is telling about what to expect in the future unless we somehow reform our healthcare system. (D. Posnett) Ambulance > Judge … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s Gerrymandered State House

Posted on October 22, 2019 by David Posnett

On November 5th, Virginians go to the polls to vote for their state representatives. After an historic flip of 15 House of Delegate seats in 2017, Democrats are within 2 seats of taking back control of both the state house … Continue reading →

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There is a Russian Asset in the White House

Posted on January 14, 2019 by David Posnett

From Peggy Backman:   https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitics/videos/1002264426639490/UzpfSTEwMDAyNjI5MzQ3ODUwODoyMzQzODg1NjQxMTQyNTg/   It’s really quite simple.  

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Stop the Tears Rally

Posted on December 1, 2018 by David Posnett

Zero Tolerance is still happening. Propublica just published this story: “A Defendant Shows Up in Immigration Court by Himself. He’s 6.” Earlier today various concerned citizen groups held a rally to protest the continuing separation of families at the border. … Continue reading →

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Finally! Chief Justice Roberts Weighs In

Posted on November 21, 2018 by David Posnett

Rebuking Trump’s criticism of ‘Obama judge,’ Chief Justice Roberts defends judiciary as ‘independent’ Chief Justice John Roberts. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP) By Felicia Sonmez November 21 at 1:23 PM Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday issued an extraordinary statement in response … Continue reading →

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Nobody Is Above the Law—Mueller Protection Rapid Response

Posted on November 8, 2018 by David Posnett

PROTESTS CALLED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 5 PM LOCAL TIME Donald Trump has installed a crony to oversee the special counsel’s Trump-Russia investigation, crossing a red line set to protect the investigation. By replacing Rod Rosenstein with just-named Acting Attorney … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to the United States Senate from Law Professors Around the Country

Posted on October 3, 2018 by David Posnett

Open Letter to U.S. Senate https://www.scribd.com/document/389986161/Signed-Law-Prof-Kavanaugh-Letter-to-Senate-Oct-1-2018-5-00pm Judicial temperament is one of the most important qualities of a judge. As the Congressional Research Service explains, to be a judge requires that an individual have “a personality that is evenhanded, unbiased, impartial, … Continue reading →

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