From a PBS post on Facebook yesterday: “On May 5, 1925, Dayton, Tennessee high school teacher John Scopes was arrested for teaching evolution. “It all began when the state of Tennessee passed a law making it a crime to teach evolution in public schools. The newly-organized American Civil Liberties Union responded immediately, placing an ad […]
Good read to make you womder about the legal process. “James Comey Indicted for Playing with Sea Shells in New Low Point for DOJ Integrity,” Above the Law Joe Patrice It’s said that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. When it comes to indictments, the Trump administration’s Department of Justice has streamlined […]
In “A 1980 Letter on the Risk of Opioid Addiction letter” article, identified were 608 citations of the index publication and noted a sizable increase after the introduction of OxyContin (a long-acting formulation of oxycodone) in 1995 (Figure 1). Of the articles that included a reference to the 1980 letter, the authors of 439 (72.2%) […]
“What the Court Did in Callais—And Why It Matters” Civil Discourse Joyce Vance Absentee-by-mail voting was already underway in Louisiana’s primary elections when the Supreme Court handed down its decision in the Callais case on Wednesday. Polling places were preparing for in-person early voting to start on Saturday. But today, Louisiana’s Governor said there was an “emergency,” and that […]
This appears to be a 10 to 1 redistricting effort by Dems over Repubs (Virginia) which makes it a bit unusual . . . my opinion. It appears to be a bit much. But then it may be needed and legal for it to be accomplished. Similar although not as severe may be occurring in […]
Unusual for one SCOTUS judge to criticize another judge openly. Justice Sonia is correct though as Justice Kavanaugh did not take everything into account as to the temporary stops. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday criticized another member of the high court for failing to understand the consequences of an order issued last […]
& Protecting It Under alternative forms of government such as autocracy, oligarchy, theocracy, etc., and various variants thereof, a small minority runs the country, the nation. In a democracy, the government belongs to the people. Democracies are inclusive. The people choose and depose the leaders. It is thus that everyone has a voice in decision-making. […]
Update on what Trump is doing for the remaining Oath Keepers and Proud Boys. 1500 and counting pardoned by Trump. Even though they were guilty of storming the Capitol. The remainders were offered clemency. “Justice According to Trump” Civil Discourse Joyce Vance The Justice Department has moved to drop the last remaining January 6 insurrection […]
New polling from Strength in Numbers shows the public supports impeachment, 55% in favor to 37% opposed. This supports the prediction from the betting market Kalshi that currently gives Trump a 68% chance of impeachment before the end of his term. (Note that removal by the Senate is much less likely than impeachment by the […]
– J.P. McJefferson Thoughts In today’s hyper-partisan Washington, calls for impeachment have become almost routine—more a reflection of political frustration than a viable governing strategy. Pundits debate the merits, party leaders posture, and voters are left to wonder whether any of it can actually lead to action. Under current conditions in the House of Representatives, […]