247: The Maxwell Saga

With legal issues dominating the national conversation, the #SistersInLaw convened this week to examine the role of causation in the Derek Chauvin trial and what standards apply in different scenarios.  Then, they take on the myriad troubles facing Rep. Gaetz and whether he should resign, before highlighting the importance President Biden has placed on diversity in his judicial nominations-- truly benefiting the country.  Get More From The #SistersInLaw: 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: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Some Articles From The #Sisters From Barb: Lawyers Deliver Drama On TV, But Witnesses & Evidence Star In The Derek Chauvin Trial It’s Raining In Georgia Kim’s piece on civil cases against Trump: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/01/opinion/civil-suits-could-be-path-holding-trump-accountable-insurrection/?p1=StaffPage From Joyce https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/biden-s-first-11-federal-judge-nominees-highlight-highly-nuanced-n1262956 Email the sisters at sistersinlaw@politicon.com or tweet using #SistersInLaw This Week’s Sponsors: MAGIC SPOON CEREAL GET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT WWW.MAGICSPOON.COM/SISTER AND USE THE CODE SISTER TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS.

3 Apr 20211h 19min

The #SistersInLaw take a minute to celebrate Jill’s new movie, but then quickly dive into some of the most pressing issues facing our nation.  First, they weigh the case for gun control and what will get us there before taking on pay equity for women, and looking at the charges faced by Derek Chauvin.   Get More From The #SistersInLaw: 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: 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 From This Week’s Sponsors: CAMERON HUGHES WINES GO TO WWW.CHWINE.COM TODAY TO GET 20% OFF THE ALREADY GREAT PRICES AND FREE SHIPPING WHEN YOU BUY 3 OR MORE BOTTLES.  JUST ENTER OUR CODE SISTERS AT CHECKOUT.  HELLOFRESH GO TO WWW.HELLOFRESH.COM/SISTERS12 AND USE CODE SISTERS12 FOR 12 FREE MEALS, INCLUDING FREE SHIPPING!

27 Mars 20211h 16min

After the tragic shooting in Atlanta, the #SistersInLaw  take on the epidemic of racism and misogyny in the country.  First, they examine the potential for hate crimes charges in the recent shooting and they can apply, before looking at the intersectionality angle, and the legacy of racism in some of our most important systems.  Then the #sisters take your questions! Get More From The #SistersInLaw: 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: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw: Kimberly Atkins Boston Globe Article: When A Hate Crime Is Clear, Gaslighting Almost Always Follows Email your questions to sistersinlaw@politicon.com Or tweet them using #SistersInLaw  From This Week’s Sponsors: MAGIC SPOON GET YOUR NEXT DELICIOUS BOWL OF GUILT-FREE CEREAL AT www.MAGICSPOON.COM/SISTER AND USE THE CODE SISTER TO SAVE FIVE DOLLARS OFF.  POLICY GENIUS YOU COULD SAVE 50% AND  FEEL GOOD KNOWING YOUR LOVED ONES WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF.  JUST GO TO www.POLICYGENIUS.COM TO GET STARTED. WHEN IT COMES TO INSURANCE, IT’S NICE TO GET IT RIGHT.

20 Mars 20211h 9min

With the Derek Chauvin trial ramping up, the #Sisters give you the inside scoop on the process of jury selection and what they’ve encountered in their own lives.  Then, they lay out the laws supporting transgender rights and importance of the Equality Act.  Towards the end, you can celebrate Merrick Garland’s success with them...before pondering why some stellar female candidates for other positions didn’t make it.  What gives? Get More From The #SistersInLaw: 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: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw: Kimberly Atkins: There is No God Given Right to Discriminate Against LGBT People Joyce Vance: Civil Plaintiffs Can Get More From Trump In Discovery Than Criminal Prosecutors Can Email your questions to SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM  or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can!  From This Week’s Sponsor: TRY AUDIBLE FOR FREE FOR 30 DAYS ON US AND DOWNLOAD YOUR FAVORITE TITLES TO LISTEN TO--OFFLINE OR ON, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.  JUST VISIT WWW.AUDIBLE.COM/SISTERSINLAW OR TEXT SISTERSINLAW TO 500-500 FOR YOUR FREE TRIAL.

13 Mars 202157min

Hang out with the #SistersInLaw this week while they give a short masterclass on grand juries, their role in the legal system and what we can expect from them in coming cases.  Then they lay out the accusations against Governor Cuomo before pondering the role of the filibuster and if it hurts more than it helps.   Get More From The #SistersInLaw: 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: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Publications By The #SistersInLaw: Joyce’s MSNBC Article : https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/gop-has-enlisted-supreme-court-its-anti-voting-rights-crusade-n1259670 Kim’s Boston Globe Article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/03/04/opinion/history-will-clearly-see-this-existential-moment-voting-rights-lawmakers-must-see-it-now/?p1=StaffPage Jill Wine-Banks’ “The Watergate Girl” Now Available In Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Watergate-Girl-Justice-Criminal-President-ebook/dp/B07X18PQNY Don’t forget to email your questions to SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM  or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can!

6 Mars 20211h 2min

Join the #SistersInLaw this week as they stand up for Neera Tanden and share their own experiences with sexism-- and how to beat it!  Then they take on the threats to voting rights facing minorities in our country and fill us in on the current efforts at suppression.  Can it be stopped?  If anything, the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act is a start towards tackling systemic racism, but there’s a lot more (legal) work to do! Get More From The #SistersInLaw: 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: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw: Kim’s Boston Globe Article  https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/25/opinion/after-brutal-year-garland-must-work-reform-doj-restore-black-americans-trust/?p1=StaffPage Email your questions to SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM  or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can.

27 Feb 20211h 5min

Sit down with the #SistersInLaw as they fill us in on the prospects for a reverse Watergate maneuver to take Trump on in the courts.  Will it work?  Then, they turn to the importance of words in our national legislation and dialogue-- especially the critical distinction between non-citizen and alien-- before checking in on the status of Merrick Garland's confirmation and taking your questions! Get More From The #SistersInLaw: 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: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw: Kim’s Boston Globe Article  https://politicon.com/kimberly-atkins-in-the-boston-globe-the-word-aliens-has-been-weaponized-against-noncitizens-for-generations-it-needs-to-go/ Jill’s USA Today Article https://politicon.com/jill-wine-banks-in-usa-today-mcconnells-reverse-watergate-road-map-is-the-last-hope-for-trump-accountability/ Email your questions to SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM  or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can.

20 Feb 20211h 2min

#SistersInLaw are back for another captivating impeachment week episode to break down the strategy of its managers and to give us their ruling on whether Trump actually has a 1st Amendment defense.  Hint: He doesn’t.  But no matter which way the Senate rules, he now faces another case against him in Georgia, and the sisters make sure you know what’s coming next!  Get More From The Sisters: 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: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC Email your questions to SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM  or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can.

13 Feb 202152min