Why Courts Matter in the Trump Era
The importance of the federal court system becomes increasingly apparent as the Trump administration attacks fundamental American values and protections.
Advancing RBG’s Vision of Equality in the Trump Age
Millennials are poised to use the lessons inherent in RBG’s legacy to not only resist recent attacks on gender equality, but also drive progressive change forward.
RBG
Michele sits down with three guests and discusses cases that are currently on the docket and their potential repercussions for progressive values, as well as "RBG," a new film about the influential justice's life.
The Pennsylvania District Shaped Like Goofy Kicking Donald Duck
Igor speaks with his guests about Pennsylvania's gerrymandered congressional map and the harmful effects on communities of color.
Religious Liberty for a Select Few
Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ guidance is already empowering appointees throughout the administration to attack the equality and legal protections of LGBTQ people, women, and religious minorities.
Senate Confirms Record Number of Judges Despite Concerns About Bias
The Senate will confirm a record number of President Trump’s nominated judges this year, even as Trump withdraws his most extreme nominees.
How Masterpiece Cakeshop Can Undermine Civil Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court could undermine civil rights for the LGBTQ community in Masterpiece Cakeshop.
The Harms of Refusing Service to LGBTQ People and Other Marginalized Communities
New research shows that, in addition to negatively impacting mental and physical health, discriminatory service refusals undermine LGBTQ people’s access to services.
Stuffing the Courts
This week, Michele and Igor sit down with three guests to discuss President Trump's aggressive strategy of filling federal and lower courts with predominantly white male judges.
North Carolina’s Attacks on the Courts Lead to Fewer Judges of Color
African American judges have been caught in the crossfire of the North Carolina legislature’s war on the judiciary.
Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling Could Turn Back the Clock 50 Years
The case to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court is not about cakes or even just the LGBTQ community; it’s a fight for civil rights and the kind of society Americans want to live in.
Senate Rapidly Confirming Trump Judges Who Want to Limit Marriage Equality
President Trump has nominated a series of judges whose records suggest a prejudice against LGBTQ people.
Senate Rushing to Confirm Trump Judges Who Back Voter Suppression
President Trump is picking lawyers and judges for lifetime seats on the federal courts who back voter suppression.
Trump Is the Reason the Constitution Has an Anti-Corruption Clause
President Donald Trump’s campaign and administration show the dangers of foreign influence over policymakers.
Trump’s Anti-Worker Judges Will Outlast His Administration
As the Supreme Court takes aim at public sector unions, President Trump is nominating judges with a record of putting corporations over workers.