Daily Update
The impeachment inquiry continues with a barrage of news about various witnesses, including John Bolton and Mick Mulvaney. Reports emerge that the President asked Attorney General Barr to clear him, but Barr refused. And a federal judge orders the President to pay $2 million for misusing funds from the Trump Foundation.
Arguing Queer Rights
11/18/19 //
Commentary
The Supreme Court arguments in the Title VII cases provide a good occasion to revisit how we talk about gender and sexual minorities.
Versus Trump: States vs. Conscience Rule
11/14/19 //
Uncategorized
On this week’s Versus Trump, Jason, Charlie, and Easha discuss a court's opinion vacating the Trump Administration's so-called "conscience rule." This rule would have broadly permitted many employees in the healthcare sector from in any way participating in procedures with which they have religious or moral disagreements—even in emergencies. Listen now!
Versus Trump: Sanctions Versus DeVos!
11/8/19 //
Uncategorized
On this week’s special edition of Uncle Charlie's Sanctions Corner–wait, we mean Versus Trump—Jason, Charlie, and Easha bring on Eileen Connor of the Project on Predatory Student to discuss a major opinion issuing sanctions against the Department of Education. Listen now!
The DACA Trap
11/6/19 //
Commentary
The Supreme Court will hear arguments next week in a case about whether the Trump Administration can revoke DACA. But progressives ought to be wary of the long-term effects of prevailing. A win here could very well make it very hard to undo the lax enforcement policies of the current Administration.
Versus Trump: The Coming Exec Privilege Showdown
11/5/19 //
In-Depth Analysis
On this week’s Versus Trump, Jason, Charlie, and Easha talk executive privilege. They outline the legal landscape of several hard questions in this area, like can the President completely prevent executive officials from testifying, and what role do the courts play here? Listen now!
