The sheer velocity at which SCOTUS is taking away rights & pulling the country backwards feels unprecedented.
Decades of progress wiped out overnight.
There's a lot to be angry about.
It may sound petty, but I can't forgive the big name legal scholars who assured the rest of us that we were being unnecessarily alarmist about these justices.
I hope they feel some shame.
There's a lot to be angry about.
It may sound petty, but I can't forgive the big name legal scholars who assured the rest of us that we were being unnecessarily alarmist about these justices.
I hope they feel some shame.
He's right. The sum of these regressive changes is actually a brave new era of awfulness.
https://twitter.com/harryreis/status/1542532758135865349
Amidst a rising tide of authoritarianism, SCOTUS is taking away the institutional brakes in key areas.
If you don't think that the foundations of America's democracy is at risk, you aren't paying attention.
If you don't think that the foundations of America's democracy is at risk, you aren't paying attention.
If you think the next attempted coup will be disorganized MAGAhadeen at the #Capitol, you also aren't paying attention.
I'm probably not the only one struggling with the question: given how many things are happening on so many fronts, how do I best spend my effort?
Friends, please weigh in with wisdom.
Friends, please weigh in with wisdom.
A lot of us are dismayed and demoralized today.
This is an opportunity for the @WhiteHouse & members of congress to lead by showing us sustainable directions of effort.
Soundbytes & empty calorie rage won't cut it.
This is an opportunity for the @WhiteHouse & members of congress to lead by showing us sustainable directions of effort.
Soundbytes & empty calorie rage won't cut it.
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