101: Defending Democracy

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. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors: HelloFresh:  Enjoy up to 21 free meals plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters21 and use promo code: SISTERS21 Olive & June: Get 20% off your mani system when you go to oliveandjune.com/sil and use promo code: SIL Kitsch: Update your style with 30% off your order when you go to mykitsch.com/sisters Pair Eyewear:  Experiment with who you can be in 2023 with amazing new eyewear and get 15% off when you go to paireyewear.com/sisters. Calm: Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  From The #Sisters: New York Times article Charges against McGonigal Charles McGonigal’s double life From Joyce on the DOJ’s response to the police involved killing in Memphis 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

28 Tammi 20231h 16min

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. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors: HelloFresh:  Enjoy up to 21 free meals plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters21 and use promo code: SISTERS21 Blueland: For 15% off your first order of green cleaning products, go to blueland.com/sisters Reel Paper:  Get 30% off your first order and free shipping on bamboo based environmentally friendly paper products by going to reelpaper.com/sisters and signing up for a subscription using promo code: SISTERS. Noom:  Sign up for a trial of effective weight loss solutions with Noom and check out their groundbreaking book on health when you go to noom.com/sistersinlaw From The #Sisters This Week: 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

21 Tammi 20231h 1min

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. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors: HelloFresh:  Enjoy up to 21 free meals plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters21 and use promo code: SISTERS21 Osea Malibu: Get 10% off your order of Osea’s clean, vegan, skin and body care products – plus free samples and shipping on orders over $60– when you go to oseamalibu.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Lomi:  Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SIL to save $50 at lomi.com/SIL Calm:  Perfect your meditation practice and get better sleep with a 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  Thrive Causemetics:  For 15% off incredible clean and cause focused beauty products, go to thrivecausemetics.com/sisters and use promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2  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

14 Tammi 202355min

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. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters: On how the Bruen Decision affects gun proliferation From Kim on the expansion of the 2nd Amendment by the SCOTUS Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Honey:  To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com HelloFresh:  Enjoy up to 21 free meals plus free shipping on delicious HelloFresh meals delivered right to your door when you go to hellofresh.com/sisters21 and use promo code: SISTERS21 Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com/sisters Olive & June: For 20% off your first Mani-System go to oliveandjune.com/sil 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

7 Tammi 20231h 8min

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. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters: J6 Committee transcripts from Ginni Thomas and others in Trump World Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Noom:  Take your health to the next level with Noom’s psychology based approach when you start your trial at noom.com/sistersinlaw or check out their new book, The Noom Mindset. Calm:  Perfect your meditation practice and get 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  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

31 Joulu 20221h 9min

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. WEBSITE & TRANSCRIPT Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors OSEA Malibu:  For 10% off amazing body care products for yourself or as the perfect gift, plus free samples and free shipping on orders over $50, go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS Lomi:  Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SISTERS to save $50 at lomi.com/SISTERS HelloFresh:  Go to hellofresh.com/sisters18 and use code: SISTERS18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! HoldOn Bags: Save 20% when you replace your single use plastic by visiting holdonbags.com and using the promo code: SISTERS 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

24 Joulu 20221h 2min

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. Website with transcripts #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw Links To This Week’s Sponsors HelloFresh:  Go to hellofresh.com/sisters18 and use code: SISTERS18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! Moink:  For farm fresh meats and 1 year of free filet mignon, go to moinkbox.com/sisters Paypal’s Honey:  To get Honey for free and start saving on your shopping, go to joinhoney.com/sisters Upside: Download upside.com’s free app to start getting major cash back on your purchases, plus get $5 back on your first purchase of $10 or more when you use promo code: SISTERS Calm:  Perfect your meditation practice and get 40% off a premium subscription when you go to calm.com/sisters  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

17 Joulu 20221h 12min

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. Get #SistersInLaw Merch Now, you can get #SistersInLaw Merch. We have ethically sourced tees, hoodies, pins and more. Support #SistersInLaw by picking up our merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. Website with Transcript  #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM or tweet using #SistersInLaw From the #Sisters: Photos of Joyce’s chickens & Jill’s Lego Dalmatians  Teaching your dog to talk Links To This Week’s Sponsors Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com/sisters Noom:  Take your health to the next level with Noom’s psychology based approach when you start your trial at noom.com/sistersinlaw or check out their new book, The Noom Mindset. Lomi:  Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code SISTERS to save $50 at lomi.com/SISTERS HelloFresh:  Go to hellofresh.com/sisters18 and use code: SISTERS18 for 18 free meals plus free shipping! 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

10 Joulu 20221h 6min