64: The Confirmation Hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson

The #SistersInLaw convene this week to review the latest developments in the J6 committee hearings, particularly those relating to Mike Pence, and give their opinions on how it’s going so far.  Then, they discuss Steve Bannon’s attempt to get his contempt of congress charges dismissed, and celebrate the importance of Title IX and emphasize how securing equality pays dividends for generations to come. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Content From The #Sisters: Joyce Vance Substack  #SistersInLaw Tour Survey https://forms.gle/oxaQ1oEXGfvC5auf7 Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com Athena Club: For 20% off your first order, go to athenaclub.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Moink: For farm fresh meats and 1 year of free filet mignon, go to moinkbox.com 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

18 Juni 202257min

#SistersInLaw Live Tour Survey https://forms.gle/oxaQ1oEXGfvC5auf7 The #SistersInLaw meet this week to discuss the first 1/6 committee hearing and the differences between it and a trial.  They also analyze the testimony that was presented, emphasize the power of live witnesses to elucidate what actually happened, and preview what we can expect from future hearings while examining Donald Trump’s role in the events of that day and whether he will be indicted. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Content From The #Sisters: Joyce Vance -  Substack  Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Osea Malibu: For 10% off, free samples and free shipping on orders over $50, go to oseamalibu.com and use promo code: SISTERS Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com 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

11 Juni 20221h 10min

#SistersInLaw Live Tour Survey https://forms.gle/oxaQ1oEXGfvC5auf7 The #SistersInLaw convene to lay out the GOP’s plans to use operatives as poll workers and suppress the vote, and how important strengthening those rights are.  Then, they discuss the indictment of Peter Navarro, what happens when someone is brought in to testify, and the acquittal of Michael Sussman after being targeted by John Durham.  Afterwards, they take on the need for a legal route to addressing gun violence and how it might be accomplished. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw #SistersInLaw Tour Survey https://forms.gle/oxaQ1oEXGfvC5auf7 Content From The #Sisters: Heidi Przbyla on the GOP using poll workers to challenge voters From Barb on Durham’s Sussman fail From Joyce on the DOJ’s review of the tragedy in Uvalde Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Fast Growing Trees: For the perfect yard and home, go to fastgrowingtrees.com and submit your email for 15% off Jenni Kayne: Get 20% off all home decor and furniture with a JKH membership.  To sign up go to jennikayne.com Grove: For a free gift set worth up to $50 with your first order when you submit your email, as well as free shipping, go to grove.com Olive & June: For 20% off your first Mani-System go to oliveandjune.com 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

4 Juni 20221h 3min

The #SistersInLaw convene to lament the tragedy in Uvalde, and look at the ways legislation can be used to improve gun safety to help protect us all.  Then, they revisit the 2 year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, and discuss the value of police body cams and other ways we can reform law enforcement.  From there, they lay out the need for grand jury hearings relating to the events of 1/6 and the many other legal risks facing Donald Trump. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Content From The #Sisters: Recommended by Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the case for prosecuting Donald Trump in the Boston Globe. Articles from iGen Politics Victor Shi on getting Gen Z to the voting booth and young peoples’ role in the 2022 elections WaPo article on Vanita Gupta’s efforts to reform policing The Watergate Special Prosecution Force Memo From Heather Cox Richardson on the Ulvade tragedy The Supreme Court Case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Thrive Causemetics: For 15% off your first order, go to thrivecausemetics.com with promo code: QE2FY5D28CB2 Moink: For farm fresh meats and 1 year of free filet mignon, go to moinkbox.com Blueland: For 20% off your first order, go to blueland.com Smith Ai: Save $100 when take your business to the next level with smith.ai and use the promo code: SISTERS 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

28 Maj 20221h 13min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to look at encouraging developments from the DOJ on the prosecution of 1/6 insurrectionists, including their analysis of thousands of transcripts to track down those involved based on the crimes.  They also discuss the Buffalo shooter, the pernicious effects of The Great Replacement Theory, and how to fight back against extremism, then break down the many collateral effects of the leaked Dobbs decision. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Website Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Content From The #Sisters: Post your summer reading list on our special hashtag on Twitter to #SILSummerReading Risks to the military posed by the Dobbs decision Overturning Roe would be disastrous for the U.S. military By Allison Gill Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Pair Eyewear For 15% off your first order, go to paireyewear.com and use promo code: SISTERS Policy Genius: For your insurance needs and to see how much you could save, go to policygenius.com Athena Club: For 20% off your first order, go to athenaclub.com and use the promo code: SISTERS Honey: To get Honey for free, go to joinhoney.com 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

21 Maj 20221h 13min

The #SistersInLaw convene to answer your questions about the Supreme Court and the leaked Dobbs decision, and dive into the perils and legality of redistricting by DeSantis in Florida and in other places throughout the country.  Then, they lay out the latest developments on the subpoenas of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy along with other GOP members, and what the 1/6 committee needs to accomplish. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw From This Episode: Post your summer reading list on our special hashtag on Twitter to #SILSummerReading Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Blue Land For 20% off your first order, go to blueland.com Noom: To get started on your Noom trial, go to noom.com Helix: For up to $200 off your mattress order and two free pillows, go to helixsleep.com Smith.ai: Save $100 when take your business to the next level with smith.ai and use the promo code: SISTERS 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

14 Maj 20221h 7min

The #SistersInLaw meet this week to lay out the future of abortion rights after the Supreme Court’s leak of the disasterous Dobbs draft opinion, how it threatens our other unenumerated rights, and the problems with textualism and originalism.  Then, they share how to take action, and discuss the unanimous ruling on what flags can fly over Boston’s city hall with a primer on the Lemon Test. Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Website  Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw Recommended By The #Sisters: From Barb on the Supreme Court draft opinion leak Links To This Week’s Sponsors: Hello Fresh: For up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts, go to hellofresh.com and use the promo code: SISTERS16 Apostrophe: Save $15 on your dermatologist crafted treatment plan when you go to apostrophe.com and use promo code: SISTERS Jenni Kayne: Get 20% off all home decor and furniture with a JKH membership.  To sign up go to jennikayne.com Olive & June: For 20% off your first Mani-System go to oliveandjune.com

7 Maj 20221h 1min

The #SistersInLaw get together for an emergency session to discuss the leak that Roe V. Wade will get overturned by the Supreme Court.  During it, they look at the role of stare decisis, and lay out the dangers of textualism and the extremism of the court’s conservative justices.  The ruling will be a giant step back for our rights and the Constitution, but as a silver lining, could it change the game going into the midterms? Get #SistersInLaw Merch For our just released ethically sourced clothes, pins and more, support the #SistersInLaw by picking up our new merch items at the Politicon Merch Store. #Sisters Show Off Their Merch Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM Or tweet using #SistersInLaw 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

3 Maj 202221min