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The #SistersInLaw convene this week to talk about the recourse that former Governor Cuomo’s victims have to find justice.  They also examine the increasing weaponization of the DOJ and look at the mask and vaccines mandates and prohibitions multiplying across the country. Which ones are likely to be challenged and which ones will continue to impact the pandemic recovery going forward? For full transcript and notes go to https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/ Links To This Week’s Sponsors Helix: Get 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners with Helix. Magic Spoon: Get your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal with Magic Spoon.  Use the code sister to save $5 off Policy Genius: When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right.  Try Policy Genius today. 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

14 Elo 20211h 14min

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to look at the issues that Governor Cuomo faces and what defense he might choose to use.  Then, they ask if the DOJ has been tough enough on the participants and possible masterminds of the events of 1/6, and discuss what airlines can do in response to unruly passengers who have the potential to cause major chaos in the air. Additional Reading From The #Sisters: From Barb: Trump and the Capitol Riot Hitman Analogy https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/trump-capitol-riot-hitman-analogy-n1275598 Wapo Article https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/08/05/heres-roadmap-justice-department-follow-investigating-trump/ From the Episode: Jeffrey Clark Letter https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-doj-georgia-clark-rosen-donaghue or https://abcnews.go.com/US/doj-officials-rejected-colleagues-request-intervene-georgias-election/story?id=79243198 Clark letter in context of Donoghue notes https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/08/04/newly-released-letter-tells-us-more-about-trumps-last-ditch-push-steal-election/aa Laws About Unruly Passengers https://www.gjllp.com/news/criminal-laws-pertaining-to-unruly-airplane-passengers/ Pat Hovakimian Resignation Letter: https://politicon.com/podcasts/cuomos-defense/ Links To This Week’s Sponsors Zola: Use promo code SAVE50 to get fifty-percent off your save the dates: https://welcome.zola.com/allproducts_alldevices_np_op_exp/?pkey=silpod&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=sil& Hello Fresh: Use code sisters-one-four for up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping: https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=sisters14&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&utm_content=sisters14&dm=meals&featured=family&mealsize=3-4 Thrive: For 15% off your first order use code QE2FY5D28CB2 at: https://thrivecausemetics.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=SISTERS Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

7 Elo 20211h 10min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at the latest developments becoming public about January 6th, and share their top picks for the people who may have been involved and deserve a subpoena.  They also explain why the nominations for U.S. Attorney are so important, and examine the latest developments coming out of the Tokyo Olympics. Recent Articles From The #Sisters: Kimberly Atkins Stohr on Simone Biles’ Olympic decision.  Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw For full show notes and transcript go to our website: https://politicon.com/podcast-title/sisters-in-law/ Links To This Week’s Sponsors Girlfriend Collective: Girlfriend Collective is offering first time customers $25 off purchases of $100 or more when you go to: https://www.girlfriend.com/pages/sisters?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=sisters&utm_campaign=summer2021&utm_content=60-live Function of Beauty: Take your quiz and save 20% on your first order, go to: https://www.functionofbeauty.com/?vanityauto&promo=sisterspod&utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=audio Fast Growing Trees: For 15% off now through 8/31, go to:  https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/sisters Noom: Start building better habits for healthier, long-term results. Sign up for your trial at: https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&sp=adresults&utm_source=SistersInLaw&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=sisters&type=bakedin&group=audio&step=pros&lang=en&isvanity=y#/

31 Heinä 20211h 16min

The #SistersInLaw convene to discuss how important it is to depoliticize the 1/6 commission, before taking a look at the Tom Barrack indictment and the ways that we can deal with the pernicious influence of malicious foreign actors on our democracy.  Then, they look at the ways that President Biden’s Department of Justice is changing the way it handles the press and its communications with the White House. Recent Articles From The #Sisters: Barb McQuade on the Justice Department’s new policy on the press. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Third Love: Get 20% off your first order today at: https://www.thirdlove.com/sistersinlaw Headspace: For a free 1 month  trial with access to  Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation, go to: https://www.headspace.com/code?code=SISTERS Hello Fresh: Get up to 14 free meals, plus free shipping at: https://www.hellofresh.com/pages/podcast?c=sisters14&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=cpm&utm_campaign=4020201510podcast&utm_content=sisters14&dm=meals&featured=family&mealsize=3-4 Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

24 Heinä 20211h 16min

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/nassar-and-the-fbi-the-kraken-voting-rights The #SistersInLaw air the revelations about the FBI and the Larry Nassar case and look at how to change the culture of sexism that seems to be running rampant throughout our institutions.  Then, they discuss whether a judge in Michigan will be able to banish the Kraken from our politics, and explore the other legal options we have for strengthening our country’s voting rights. Recent Articles From The #Sisters And From This Week’s Episode: Barb McQuade on the Kraken Hearing. Links To This Week’s Sponsors Magic Spoon: Get $5 off your next delicious bowl of guilt-free cereal with the code sister at: https://magicspoon.com/pages/partner?partner=sister Helix: For up to $200 off and two free pillows, go to: https://helixsleep.com/pages/landing-page?promo=sisters Policy Genius: Get insurance savings today at: https://www.policygenius.com/ Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

17 Heinä 20211h 8min

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/trumps-lawsuits-defending-journalists-gorsuchs-actions/ The #SistersInLaw sit down together to take on Justice Gorsuch’s recent actions and Trump’s lawsuit against the social media companies.  Does either one have a true grasp on the First Amendment and how to best protect it?  Or should we be looking at the DOJ’s efforts to defend the journalists who risk their safety to cover the most important issues facing our country?    Recent Article From The #Sisters: Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the recent actions of Justice Gorsuch: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/08/opinion/libel-laws-supreme-court-donald-trumps-not-so-funny-campaign-pledge/ Elena Kagan: Private Speech, Public Purpose: The Role of Governmental Motive in First Amendment Doctrine https://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/files/Private-Speech-Public-Purpose.pdf Article On Elena Kagan's Views On Defamation And The First Amendment : https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R41281.pdf Links To This Week’s Sponsors Noom: Sign up for your trial at: https://www.noom.com/programs/health-weight/exsf01/?upv=3&sp=adresults&utm_source=sistersinlaw&utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=sisters&type=bakedin&group=audio&step=pros&lang=en&isvanity=y#/ Pill Pack: Amazon Prime members can save on prescription medication.  Learn more at: https://www.amazon.com/ref=pc_midroll_sistersinlaw_30s_210701/b?node=23435487011 Girlfriend Collective: Girlfriend Collective is offering $25 off your purchase of $100 or more when you go to: https://www.girlfriend.com/pages/sisters?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=sisters&utm_campaign=summer2021&utm_content=60-live Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

10 Heinä 20211h 3min

For full show notes and transcript: https://politicon.com/podcasts/trump-org-voting-rights/ The #SistersInLaw are back again this week following a special episode about the release of Bill Cosby to discuss the legal fate of Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg and whether he might flip.  Then, they take on Brnovich vs. DNC and the need for voting rights-- with a little bit of celebration of Justice Kagan along the way. Recent Articles From The #Sisters + The Brnovich Decision: Barb McQuade on the Trump Org: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2021/07/01/trump-organization-fraud-charges-pressure-weisselberg-flip/7824194002/ Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the recent Supreme Court Decision:  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/07/01/opinion/supreme-court-took-hammer-voting-rights-proving-douglasss-words-still-true/ Brnovich Supreme Court Decision: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/20pdf/19-1257_g204.pdf Links To This Week’s Sponsors Fast Growing Trees: For 15% off now through July 31st go to:  https://www.fast-growing-trees.com/pages/sisters Hello Fresh: For up to 14 free meals plus free shipping, use code SISTERS14 when you go to:  https://www.hellofresh.com/sisters14 Get More From The #Sisters In Law Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

3 Heinä 20211h 11min

The #SistersInLaw convene a special mid-week meeting to look at the appalling news about Bill Cosby.  Why did the courts do what they did and is there a way to legally justify it?  Have times really changed? For full notes and transcript go to the episode webpage: https://politicon.com/podcasts/bill-cosby/ GET MORE FROM THE #SISTERSINLAW:  Joyce Vance:  https://twitter.com/JoyceWhiteVance Jill Wine-Banks:  https://twitter.com/JillWineBanks Kimberly Atkins Stohr:  https://twitter.com/KimberlyEAtkins Barb McQuade:  https://twitter.com/barbmcquade?lang=en https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/opinion/bill-cosby-released.html Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw

1 Heinä 202130min