Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Mitchell

This Day in Legal History: JuneteenthOn this day in legal history, June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, announcing that all enslaved people in Texas were free. This day, now known as Juneteenth, marked the effective end of slavery in the United States—coming more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. The delay was due in large part to the limited presence of Union troops in Texas to enforce the proclamation.Granger's announcement informed Texas residents that “all slaves are free,” a declaration that redefined the legal and social landscape of the state and solidified the federal government's authority over the Confederacy's last holdout. While the Emancipation Proclamation had declared freedom for slaves in Confederate states, it did not immediately end slavery everywhere, nor did it provide enforcement mechanisms beyond Union military power. Juneteenth represents the day when emancipation finally reached the furthest corners of the Confederacy through legal and military authority.In the years following, Juneteenth became a symbol of African American freedom and resilience, celebrated with community gatherings, education, and reflection. Texas made Juneteenth a state holiday in 1980, the first state to do so. On June 17, 2021, it became a federal holiday when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. The legal significance of Juneteenth lies in its embodiment of both the promise and the delay of justice, highlighting the gap between the law's proclamation and its realization.A conservative legal group, Faculty, Alumni, and Students Opposed to Racial Preferences (FASORP), has sued the Michigan Law Review and its affiliated leadership, claiming that its member selection process illegally favors women, racial minorities, and LGBTQ+ applicants. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, the complaint alleges that personal statements and holistic review metrics are evaluated using race and sex preferences, violating both federal and state anti-discrimination laws. The group contends that conservative students, especially those associated with the Federalist Society, are excluded from review committees due to their presumed opposition to the practice.FASORP is backed by attorney Jonathan Mitchell and America First Legal, led by former Trump official Stephen Miller. The organization has brought similar legal challenges against NYU and Northwestern, and its suit aligns with broader attacks on diversity policies at elite institutions. It seeks an injunction, damages, and court oversight of a revised selection process for the journal, along with a halt to federal funding until changes are made.The group claims violations of Title VI and Title IX, as well as 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981 and 1985, the First and Fourteenth Amendments, and the Equal Protection Clause. The review's five-part selection process—including essays and grades—has no fixed evaluation formula, which FASORP argues opens the door to discriminatory discretion. Judge Judith E. Levy is assigned to the case.Conservative Group Accuses Michigan Law Review of Selection BiasA federal judge in Texas has struck down a Biden administration rule aimed at protecting the privacy of patients seeking abortions and gender-affirming care. Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) overstepped its authority when it adopted the rule, which barred healthcare providers and insurers from disclosing information about legal abortions to state law enforcement. The decision halts enforcement of the rule nationwide.Kacsmaryk, a Trump appointee, argued that HHS lacked explicit congressional approval to implement heightened protections for procedures viewed as politically sensitive. The rule was introduced in 2024 following the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade, as part of the Biden administration's efforts to defend reproductive healthcare access.The lawsuit was brought by Texas physician Carmen Purl, represented by the conservative Alliance Defending Freedom, which claimed the rule misused privacy laws unrelated to abortion or gender identity. Previously, Kacsmaryk had temporarily blocked enforcement of the rule against Purl, but this week's decision broadens that to all states.HHS has not responded publicly to the ruling, and a separate legal challenge to the same rule remains active in another Texas federal court. The case underscores ongoing tensions between federal privacy regulations and state-level abortion restrictions in the post-Roe legal environment.US judge invalidates Biden rule protecting privacy for abortions | ReutersXlear, a hygiene product company, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), challenging the agency's authority to require “substantiation” for product claims under its false advertising rules. The suit, filed in federal court in Utah, follows the FTC's recent decision to drop a case it had pursued since 2021, which alleged that Xlear falsely advertised its saline nasal spray as a COVID-19 prevention and treatment product.Xlear argues that the FTC is exceeding its legal mandate by demanding scientific backing for advertising claims, stating that the FTC Act does not explicitly authorize such a requirement. The company's legal team is leaning on the 2024 Supreme Court ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which limited the deference courts must give to federal agencies when interpreting statutes—a significant departure from the longstanding Chevron doctrine.The company seeks a court ruling that merely making claims without substantiation does not violate FTC rules. Xlear has also criticized the agency for engaging in what it calls “vexatious litigation,” claiming it spent over $3 million defending itself before the FTC abandoned its lawsuit without explanation.The FTC has not yet commented or made a court appearance in this new case. The challenge could set important precedent on the scope of agency power over advertising standards in the wake of the Supreme Court's shift on judicial deference.Lawsuit challenges FTC authority over 'unsubstantiated' advertising claims | ReutersA federal judge in Rhode Island signaled skepticism toward the Trump administration's attempt to tie federal transportation funding to state cooperation with immigration enforcement. During a hearing, Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell questioned whether U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy had legal authority to impose immigration-related conditions on grants meant for infrastructure projects. McConnell, an Obama appointee, challenged the relevance of immigration enforcement to the Transportation Department's mission, drawing a parallel to whether the department could also withhold funds based on abortion laws.The case involves 20 Democratic-led states opposing the April 24 directive, which conditions billions in infrastructure grants on compliance with federal immigration law, including cooperation with ICE. The states argue the requirement is unconstitutional, vague, and attempts to coerce state governments into enforcing federal immigration policy without clear legislative authorization.Justice Department lawyers defended the policy as aligned with national safety concerns, but struggled under McConnell's probing. He noted that the administration's broad language and public stance on sanctuary jurisdictions could not be ignored and appeared to support the states' argument that the directive lacks clarity and statutory grounding.The judge is expected to issue a ruling by Friday, before the states' grant application deadline. This lawsuit is part of a broader legal and political battle as Trump pushes sanctuary cities and states to aid in mass deportations.US judge skeptical of Trump plan tying states' transportation funds to immigration | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Your favorite Buzzkills are BACK with a pod that is gonna knock your dang socks off. Lizz and Moji break down healthcare carpetbagger Dr. Oz's latest EMTALA bullshit. The Grifter-In-Chief's administration made it clear this week that they're coming full force for a 2022 guidance that mandated hospitals provide EMERGENCY abortions. It's giving “Make America Flatline Again.” PLUS: we dive into fresh, steaming hot pile of Texas trash as cops in the Drone Star State scoured over 80,000 license plates to track down ONE abortion patient. Spoiler alert: the story is fishmarket funky. OH, and shoutout to Illinois for delivering some GOOD abobo news this week! Ahh... an abortion win, we've missed you, old friend. GUEST ROLL CALL! The incredible Dr. Shelley Sella, OB-GYN and the first woman to openly provide abortions later in pregnancy, joins us to gab about her new book, Beyond Limits: Stories of Third-Trimester Abortion Care, and show some big love with us as we celebrate the legacy, humanity and contributions of her friend and colleague, Dr. George Tiller. Who's delivering the much-needed serotonin boost this week? Chanel Ali—comedian, actor, and writer, and former AAF staff writer is in the house! Chanel kikis with us about how she uses humor to make lemonade… even when life has handed you some particularly fucked up lemons. Plus, she may or may not be spilling the frijoles about her upcoming SOLO SHOW! Scared? Got Questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: Sign up for virtual 2025 OSA workshop on August 9th! You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our past Operation Save Abortion pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Dr. Shelley Sella IG: @doctorshelleysella Bluesky: @doctorshelleysella.bsky.socialChanel Ali IG/TikTok: @ChanelAli GUEST LINKS:Dr. Shelley Sella's WebsiteDr. Shelley Sella's “Beyond Limits” Book: Upcoming EventsWATCH: “After Tiller”Chanel Ali's WebsiteSee Chanel Live NEWS DUMP:Democrats Set Out to Study Young Men. Here Are Their Findings.Far-Right Texas Lawyer Faces Detailed Sex Misconduct Allegations in New LawsuitKansans Challenge Constitutionality of State Law Nullifying End-Of-Life Choices of Pregnant WomenBill Ensuring Medication Abortion Access Amid Uncertainty With Trump's FDA Heads to PritzkerTrump Just Checked off Another Project 2025 Goal: Letting Pregnant People Die in ERsA Dystopian Surveillance Fear Has Become Reality in Texas EPISODE LINKS:What to Know About George Tiller, a Kansas Abortion Provider Assassinated by Anti-abortion ExtremistADOPT-A-CLINIC: Hope Clinic's Wishlist6 DEGREES: Adrien Brody Feels for the RatsSIGN UP 8/9: (VIRTUAL) Operation Save Abortion at Netroots 2025 BUY AAF MERCH!Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Humility - Jonathan Mitchell - 5-18-2025 by NewBranch

Every Nation Helderberg - Ten Words to Live By - Sermon Series - Week 2 11/05/2025 CCLI License Streaming Number 95796 View the Video on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/EveryNationHelderberg

Howdy folks of the interwebs! Your host Double J is back with another edition of OpGCD Live! Today, Double J is joined by Jonathan Mitchell, author of "Before Son of Sam: The Submerged History of a Yonkers Cult" - to discuss all things Son of Sam & Maury Terry's investigation as stated in his book "The Ultimate Evil".Jonathan Mitchell has studied the pre-Son of Sam/Yonkers, NY cult activity and has a unique view of the environment that produced the Son of Sam cult.Jonathan also has done an excellent study of the available files of Maury Terry in order to better understand the cast of characters comprising this cult, colloquially known as "Son of Sam" cult. These are the characters not named Berkowitz!This outlying cast of characters comprising this cryptic cult are far more interest'n than David Berkowitz...and some may be just as complicit in the homicides committed by the "Son of Sam" cult, same as Berkowitz.Some of those cast of characters maintained status at the highest levels of society, government, and "national security". Perhaps these are the salient characteristics to understand why we as a public are learning these details decade after the alleged end of the crimes of murder & chaos back in 1977!Anyhow, folks of the interwebs, thank you again for joining me today to get a lil GCD! Enjoy today's podcast discussion on Son of Sam, Yonkers cult activity, The Ultimate Evil, and the Process Church!Enjoy the show! Links for Jonathan Mitchell - throwaways@yahoo.comhttps://jonathandm.substack.com/https://www.amazon.com/Before-Son-Sam...https://x.com/JonathanM1973 Links for JJ - https://linktr.ee/operationgcdLinks discussed in show - https://thepeoplevsdavidberkowitz.com...https://thepeoplevsdavidberkowitz.com...

Scared? Got Questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Ken Paxton is at it again—arresting a midwife and two colleagues for allegedly providing abortions—so we're shredding him to filth and exposing the absolute horror show Texas is cooking up with its latest anti-abortion bill. And guess what? NO ONE is talking about it! We're diving in. But it's not all doom! We've got Dr. Jamila Taylor, President & CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research, breaking down their latest study on how abortion bans are reshaping the workforce—turns out, 1 in 5 people of reproductive age are relocating and demanding their employers step up on repro care. PLUS: JOY ALERT! The one and only Jean Grae is here to kiki about their new memoir, In My Remaining Years. Friendship, mortality, creative genius—we get into it all! And we even give you something to celebrate! Colorado and Maryland? They just scored some major abortion access wins and we have all the deets you need to know.  Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Jean Grae IG: @jeanniegrigio Bluesky: @jeanofthegraes.bsky.social Dr. Jamila Taylor IG: @TheIWP GUEST LINKS:IWPR Report on Employee Expectations on Reproductive HealthThe Institute for Women's Policy Research Website (IWPR) Center for Reproductive RightsJean Grae's LinktreeBUY: Jean Grae's Memoir “In My Remaining Years”AUDIOBOOK: Jean Grae's Memoir “In My Remaining Years”The Rise of “Extreme Embalming”Jean Grae's Substack NEWS DUMP:Ohio Anti-abortion Rights Lobby Files Complaint Against Company for Telehealth Abortion ServicesNothing Is Compassionate About Forcing Invasive Procedures on Wyoming WomenFive Things to Know About the Minnesota Senator Accused of Soliciting a Teen for SexA New Texas Bill Is Coming After Online Abortion PillsURGENT: The Texas ‘Exceptions' Bill Is a Trojan HorseBreaking: Texas Midwife Arrested on Felony Abortion ChargesColorado Is Projected to Save Money by Covering Abortions for Medicaid, Child Health Plan Plus RecipientsMaryland Poised to Become First State to Use Insurance Surcharge for Abortions EPISODE LINKS:TICKETS: 4/3 Boom! Buzzkilled in DC at The Black CatVOLUNTEER: Join us in Washington DC on 4/2 at SCOTUSADOPT-A-CLINIC: Toledo Abortion Escorts Amazon WishlistThe Conjuring RoomAbortion Fund of ArizonaPlan C PillsAid AccessHey JaneIf/When/HowFIND YOUR REP IN TEXAS VOTE NO: SB2880 / VOTE YES: SB31Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Howdy folks of the interwebs! Your host Double J is back with another edition of OpGCD Live! Today, Double J is joined by Jonathan Mitchell, author of "Before Son of Sam: The Submerged History of a Yonkers Cult" - to discuss all things Son of Sam & Maury Terry's investigation as stated in his book "The Ultimate Evil".Jonathan Mitchell has studied the pre-Son of Sam/Yonkers, NY cult activity and has a unique view of the environment that produced the Son of Sam cult.Jonathan also has done an excellent study of the available files of Maury Terry in order to better understand the cast of characters comprising this cult, colloquially known as "Son of Sam" cult. These are the characters not named Berkowitz!This outlying cast of characters comprising this cryptic cult are far more interest'n than David Berkowitz...and some may be just as complicit in the homicides committed by the "Son of Sam" cult, same as Berkowitz.Some of those cast of characters maintained status at the highest levels of society, government, and "national security". Perhaps these are the salient characteristics to understand why we as a public are learning these details decade after the alleged end of the crimes of murder & chaos back in 1977!Anyhow, folks of the interwebs, thank you again for joining me today to get a lil GCD! Enjoy today's podcast discussion on Son of Sam, Yonkers cult activity, The Ultimate Evil, and the Process Church!Enjoy the show! Links for Jonathan Mitchell - throwaways@yahoo.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Before-Son-Sam-Submerged-History-ebook/dp/B084ZYVM3Jhttps://x.com/JonathanM1973 Links for JJ - https://linktr.ee/operationgcdLinks discussed in show - https://thepeoplevsdavidberkowitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IF-MT-Maury-Terry-Files-Maury-Notes-Witness-Flipper-List-Alleged-SoS-Members-Aug-28-1997.pdfhttps://thepeoplevsdavidberkowitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/C-Conspiracy-Berkowitz-Witness-List-Letter-Apr-5-1996.pdf

To Live Is Christ - Philippians 1 - Jonathan Mitchell - 03-16-2025 by NewBranch

Until the start of 2024 I had never heard of French & Jupps, the UK's oldest continuously operating maltster, established in 1689. When I was offered to visit by my friend Jonathan Mitchell, who distributes their malt via his Northern Ireland-based company Get ‘Er Brewed, I just had to tag along. Malt has always been central to both my enjoyment and fascination with beer, and is my favourite ingredient. You can probably say that water is more important, and hops are more exciting (sorry, yeast) but it's malt that fuels my curiosity the most. Malt forms not only an important intersection between the technical side of brewing, and the creative, flavour-driven element, but for me also provides the most tangible connection to its agriculture – the fact that beer is a product of the land first, and the factory second.Located a 20-minute train ride from Tottenham Hale station in North London, French & Jupps is located in the picturesque town of Stanstead Abbotts, next to the River Lea. Although by no-means small, it's not quite as gargantuan as other maltings in the UK, such as those operated by Crisp, Simpsons, or Bairds. That's in part because they don't produce base malts, instead focusing exclusively on crystal, roasted and what's known as patent malt – the latter so-called because historically a permit was required to authorise its manufacture. French & Jupps produces everything from crystal malts – designed to add sweetness and body – to patent malts that can imbue beer with everything from notes of chocolate and coffee, to bitterness and astringency. You might not have heard of them as a maltster before, but you have almost certainly tasted their malt in beers such as Harvey's Mild, or Shepherd Neame Christmas Ale. But there's another reason you might not have heard of them, and that's because their product was, until recently, distributed via other maltsters, and often re-bagged so none of their branding was present. This is, in part, where managing director Paul King comes in. Joining the company just over four years ago, Paul has had an illustrious career in brewing, holding positions at Diageo, SAB Miller and Anheauser Busch, in roles that have seen him based in Japan, South Africa and the USA. Now, under his stewardship, French & Jupps are beginning to take a more prominent role in their own distribution, but also starting to tell their own, fascinating story in greater detail. I'm pleased to tell you I'm working on a written companion to this interview with Paul that will fill in the details of this maltster's history, while also explaining a bit more about roasted malt on a technical level, and how it's used to make certain beers taste and feel the way they do. Until then, please enjoy this delightful conversation with one of the most interesting people in the beer industry I've had the pleasure of meeting. It's about malt, yes, but also about understanding the vital role it plays in the beer we drink.We're able to produce The Pellicle Podcast directly thanks to our Patreon subscribers, and our sponsors Loughran Brewers Select. If you're enjoying this podcast, or the weekly articles we publish, please consider taking out a monthly subscription for less than the price of a pint a month.

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Howdy folks of the interwebs! Your host JJ Vance of Operation GCD & Nick of the Occult Rejects will not be join'n us tonight - but in his absence Nate the host Reality Czars Podcast will be join'n me to co-host.We are discuss'n a variety of "conspiracy theory" topics on our Fridaze! discussion, along with guest Jonathan Mitchell - author of fiction and non-fiction stories surrounding the topic of Son of Sam murders.Enjoy the show!Links for Jonathan Mitchell - https://www.amazon.com/Before-Son-Sam-Submerged-History-ebook/dp/B084ZYVM3JLinks for Nate - https://altmediaunited.com/reality-czars/https://x.com/RealityCzarsPodLinks for JJ - https://linktr.ee/operationgcd Links for Nick - https://linktr.ee/occultrejectsandfriends

Our producer Jonathan Mitchell has directed a new project.Day of Days is a six-part podcast series from Walking Cinema that recounts a meeting between Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Black mystic Howard Thurman, as King was recovering from a stabbing in Harlem in 1958. That meeting brought King face-to-face with the demons pursuing him since the Montgomery bus boycotts, and revolutionized his approach to the fledgling Civil Rights Movement.  Jonathan directed, sound designed, and wrote the original music for  the series, which was created by Michael Epstein of Walking Cinema, and written by Darren Canady. You can listen here:SpotifyApple PodcastsYouTubeYou can learn more about the series and it's free companion Augmented Reality app at http://dayofdayspodcast.comAnd please keep an eye on this feed! We have a big announcement coming later this year...To get the latest news about The Truth, join our mailing list here.

Phillippians 1 - JOnathan Mitchell, Gospel Advance - 01-19-25 by NewBranch

Your Feminist Buzzkills are BACK, BABY!! And we've got marching orders for the year ahead. Look, no one needs a crystal ball to know that 2025 is going to SUCK ASS. With the inauguration of the Queef-in-Chief, the confirmation of the cabinet of blunders, and the March For Life, this inauspicious start to the year bears grim tidings. As always, your Buzzkills GOTCHU on what to keep your ears and eyes peeled not just for the next 300+ days, but also the abobo tea from this week! From updates on the trash act for “abortion survivors” to which state government has proved to hate abortion the MOST. Plus, Moji unpacks just how intense the approval for medication abortion was, which should shut down the anti-abortion ass clowns–but it won't. So we live to podcast another day.   GUEST ROLL CALL! Joining us to lay out how sham, FAKE clinics will quickly become the epicenters of evil is researcher, comms, and data guru at the Women's Law Project Tara Murtha. PLUS, what do REM's “Fables of the Reconstruction” and abortion have in common? Rock legend Jason Narducy hops in the mix and chats with us about his tour with Michael Shannon and how Abortion AF is a part of it all! Yes, a bunch of white guys are actually doing something cool to support abortion access! It's a whopper of a way to start a new year, but we'll be here with a dose of hope and a box of abortion pills through it all. Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Tara Murtha IG: @womenslawproject Bluesky: @womenslawproject.bsky.socialJason Narducy IG: @jasonnarducy Bluesky: @jasonnarducy.bsky.social Threads: @jasonnarducy GUEST LINKS: Women's Law ProjectWLP Action AlertsMichael Shannon & Jason Narducy TourSplit Single LinktreeVerböten Linktree NEWS DUMP:Senate Republicans Introduce Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActArkansas Takes Top Spot as the Most Pro-life StateMississippi Bill: Life in Prison for Aiding Teen AbortionsIs Ken Paxton the Boss of New York?FDA's “Belt and Suspenders” Approach to Mifepristone Approval EPISODE LINKS:CALL/TEXT BIDEN TO PUBLISH THE ERA: 202-456-11111/18 JOIN US: The People's March in Minnesota 1/22 CALL TO ACTION: Feminist Women's Health Center's Winter Thankathon ADOPT-A-CLINIC WISHLIST: Choices Rising Clinic 6 Degrees: Coors Light Changes Its Name for the Worst Monday of the YearSTREAM: No One Asked You on JoltOperation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

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During the first Trump presidency I produced a radio drama with Jonathan Mitchell at The Truth Podcast about camp MAGA. In 2017 the idea of Trump locking up Americans in camps was a bit silly… that could never happen here? But in 2024, as private prison stocks soar to new heights, things like a little different.  Perhaps Marx got it wrong. Perhaps the repetitions of History are both farcical and tragic.  

TOP: Former Rutgers forward Jonathan Mitchell and former Seton Hall forward Marcus Toney-El dish on the rivalry past and present 27:00: Jerry shares two insider RU-SHU stories 33:00 Princeton-Monmouth 38:00: Rutgers-Penn State 42:20: Seton Hall status 44:30: RU vs. SHU: What each side needs Saturday

Hello Interactors,Language shapes power, but it can also obscure and manipulate. Words like woke and decolonize, rooted in justice, are now tools for distortion by figures like Trump and Modi. In this essay, we'll explore how these terms connect to economic and political geography, tracing their co-opting, parallels to colonialism, and the need to reclaim their transformative potential. Let's dig in — and stay woke.STAY WOKE, START TALKINGAre you woke? It's a provocative question these days. Especially since this term was co-opted by the right as a pejorative since the Black Lives Matter uprising of 2020. Even last June Trump said regarding so-called woke military generals, “I would fire them. You can't have woke military.”And then there's Elon Musk. He's been increasingly waging a war on what he calls the ‘woke mind virus'. It seems he started abusing the term in 2021, along with other political rhetoric he's been ramping up in recently. The Economist reports a “leap in 2023 and 2024 in talk of immigration, border control, the integrity of elections and the ‘woke mind virus'.”Folks more on the left are also starting to distance themselves from the term or use it as a pejorative. Including some of my friends. Even self-described leftist and socialist, Susan Neiman criticized "wokeness," in her 2023 book Left Is Not Woke. She argues, as do many, that it has become antithetical to traditional leftist values — especially as it becomes a weapon by the right.According to the definition in the Cambridge dictionary, I am decidedly woke. That means I'm “aware, especially of social problems such as racism and inequality.” It worries me that people are eagerly running from this word. I'd rather they interrogate it. Understand it. Find it's meanings and question the intent behind its use. We should be discussing these nuances, not shushing them.Using the word in a sentence (in an approving manner), Cambridge offers hints at one of the original meanings: “She urged young black people to stay woke.” In 1938 the great blues legend Lead Belly also urged “everybody, be a little careful when they go along through there (Scottsboro, Alabama) – best stay woke, keep their eyes open." Those are spoken words in his song "Scottsboro Boys", about nine young Black men falsely accused of raping two white women in Alabama seven years earlier in 1931.Not a decade before, the Jamaican philosopher and social activist Marcus Garvey wrote in 1923, "Wake up Ethiopia! Wake up Africa!" Fifty years later that inspired playwright and novelist Barry Beckham to write “Garvey Lives!”, a 1972 play that included this line, “I been sleeping all my life. And now that Mr. Garvey done woke me up, I'm gon stay woke.” #StayWoke was trending on Twitter the summer of 2020.In 1962, ten years before Beckham's play, novelist William Melvin Kelley wrote this headline for a piece in the New York Times Magazine: “If You're Woke You Dig It; No mickey mouse can be expected to follow today's Negro idiom without a hip assist. If You're Woke You Dig It.” The article, which is an uneasy glimpse of how mainstream media regarded Black people in 1962, is about how white people co-opt terms from the Black community. His target was white woke Beatniks of the 1960s.Awakening others to injustice in the United States may have originated with white folks inspired by Abraham Lincoln. In the lead up to the his 1860 election, the, then woke, Republican Party helped organize a paramilitary youth movement in the Northern states called the ‘Wide Awakes'. These activists, which included some Black people, were inspired by Lincoln's fight to abolish slavery and promote workers' rights.They took up arms to defend Republican politicians who brazenly awakened others to injustices in America in their campaign speeches. This armed aggression — especially armed Black men — in part is what woke the South to the dawning wokeness across the North. Frightened as they were, they organize their own paramilitary and soon a civil war broke out.RECLAIM, RESIST, REVIVEWords can have unusual lifecycles. The term "queer" evolved from a pejorative label for homosexuals to a term of empowerment. Particularly after the activism of the 1960s and 1970s, including the Stonewall Riots. Its reclamation was reinforced by academic queer theory, which critiques societal norms around sexuality and gender. Today, "queer" is widely embraced as a self-identifier that reflects pride and resistance against stigma.Christopher Hobson, of the Substack Imperfect Notes, suggested in a post about the word polycrisis, this progression of terminology:Proposed — A new word or meaning is introduced through individuals, cultural interactions, academia, or mass media.Adopted — A word or meaning is embraced by a community, shaped by social relevance and media influence.Spread — Diffusion occurs through social networks and media exposure, leading to wider acceptance.Critiqued — As words gain popularity, they face scrutiny from linguistic purists and cultural commentators. The appropriateness of a term can be questioned, highlighting the intent behind its dissemination.Institutionalized — Widely used words become institutionalized, appearing in dictionaries and everyday language as standards.Hobson adds one other stage that is particularly relevant today, ‘pipiked.' It's a term he ‘adopted' as ‘proposed' and I'm now ‘spreading'. It comes from Naomi Klein's book, Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. Hobson writes:"A useful concept she introduces is ‘pipikism', which she takes from Philip Roth's, Operation Shylock, one of the texts about doppelgangers that Klein engages with. She quote's Roth's description of ‘pipikism' as ‘the antitragic force that inconsequencializes everything—farcicalizes everything, trivializes everything, superficializes everything.' This captures the way in which the concepts and frames we use to help understand our world are rendered useless by bad actors and bad faith, caught in ‘a knot of seriousness and ridiculousness that would never be untangled.'" (3)This lifecycle certainly applies to the word woke, but let's turn to a term more closely related to economic geography that's also in the cross-hairs of being ‘pipiked' — decolonize.Like woke, the term decolonize began as a call to dismantle injustice, exposing the deep roots of exploitation in European colonial systems. It symbolized hope for liberation and justice for the oppressed. Over time, like many critical terms, its meaning shifted. Once radical, decolonize risks becoming performative as its potency weakens through co-optation, especially by bad faith actors.Narendra Modi exemplifies this, using decolonization rhetoric to promote Hindutva, a Hindu nationalist agenda. His government renames cities, revises textbooks to erase Muslim rulers like the Mughals, and marginalizes minorities, particularly Muslims, under the guise of rejecting British colonial legacies. This parallels America's own rewriting of history to reinforce a white Christian narrative. Protestant colonizers replaced Indigenous names and erased Native perspectives, reframing days like Thanksgiving, a time of mourning for many, into celebratory myths.DOCTRINES, DISSENT, AND DOMINIONEarly colonial educational curricula framed colonization as a divine mission to civilize the so-called savages. Native Americans were often depicted as obstacles to progress rather than as sovereign peoples with rich cultures and governance systems. Systems, like the Iroquois League, impressed and inspired the early framers of American government, like Benjamin Franklin.But it was Christian dogma like the Doctrine of Discovery, a theological justification for seizing Indigenous land, that was integrated into educational and legal frameworks. Slavery was sanitized in textbooks to diminish its horrors, portraying it as a benign or even benevolent system. Early 20th-century textbooks referred to enslaved people as “workers” and omitted the violence of chattel slavery.Early colonizers established theological institutions like Harvard University, originally intended to train ministers and propagate Christian doctrine. My own family lineage is culpable. I've already written about Jonas Weed (circa 1610–1676), a Puritan minister who helped colonize Weathersfield, Connecticut. But there's also the brother of my ninth Mother, Jonathan Mitchell (1624–1668). He was a Harvard graduate and Puritan minister who played a pivotal role in shaping the Protestant-oriented writing of American history.He promoted a Christian God-given view of history, framing events as manifestations of God's will. He emphasized covenant theology that cast Puritans as a chosen people. As a fellow at Harvard, he shaped the intellectual environment that influenced figures like Cotton Mather, who's Magnalia Christi Americana (1702) depicted New England as a "city upon a hill" destined to fulfill a divine mission. JFK ripped this quote from history, as did Reagan and Obama to further their campaigns but also to ingrain messages that started with people like Mitchell and Mather.Institutions like the church and universities advanced Christian-nationalist ideologies that justified colonial rule, marginalizing Indigenous, African, and non-European cultures by framing European Christian values as superior. European imperial powers reshaped local economies for their gain, turning colonies into sources of raw materials and markets for goods. Monocultures like sugar and cotton left regions vulnerable, while urban centers prioritized resource export over local needs, fostering uneven development.By the mid-20th century, America had risen to global dominance, cementing its power through institutions like the IMF and World Bank, which reinforced economic dependencies. Decolonization movements emerged in response, with nations in Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean seeking justice and sovereignty. Yet many former colonies remain trapped in systemic inequalities shaped by imperial and American influence. While initiatives like the G-77 — a UN coalition of developing nations promoting collective economic interests and South-South cooperation — aim to reshape global systems, progress remains slow and resistance strong.Today, Project 2025 seeks to revive Christian-nationalist doctrines, echoing colonial practices. Signs of rising authoritarianism, white Christian nationalism, and silencing dissent are evident. The Levant, too, reflects another iteration of the colonial Doctrine of Discovery — seizing land and subjugating oppressed populations under theological justifications.Even in the early days of American colonization, there were woke voices. One of them happened to be another ancestor of mine. My tenth grandfather, Stephen Bachiler (circa 1561–1656) was an English clergyman and an early advocate for the separation of church and state. His life exemplified the struggles for religious autonomy in early American history, but also the importance of sustained critique of power and injustice.Educated at St. John's College, Oxford, he became the vicar of Wherwell but was ousted in 1605 for his Puritan beliefs. At nearly 70, he left to New England in 1632 to establish the First Church of Lynn near Boston. It was there it is assumed he cast the sole vote against the expulsion of Roger Williams — a proponent of equitable treatment of Native Americans and a fellow Separatist.Both men showed a commitment to religious freedom, tolerance, and fair dealings. While they were clearly colonizers and missionaries, each with their own religion, they were also relatively woke. They showed the importance of a sustained quest for liberty and justice amid prevailing authoritarian orthodoxies.Trump wields language as a tool to cement his prevailing authoritarian orthodoxies. He surrounds himself with figures who reduce substantive critical discourse to noise. His media allies, from Fox News to populist voices like Joe Rogan, amplify his rhetoric, diverting attention from systemic injustices. These platforms trivialize urgent issues, overshadowing genuine grievances with performative derision and bad faith gestures.When language meant to confront injustice is co-opted, maligned, or muted, its power is diminished. Performative actions can “pipikize” critical terms, rendering them absurd or hollow while leaving entrenched problems untouched — many rooted in centuries of European colonization. Yet Trump's alignment with a new breed of colonization deepens these issues.Figures like Elon Musk and JD Vance, champions of libertarian techno-optimism, feed into Trump's agenda. Musk dreams of private cities and space colonies free from governmental oversight, while Vance benefits from Silicon Valley backers like Peter Thiel, who pour millions into advancing deregulation and creating self-governing enclaves.These visions are the new face of colonialism — enclaves of privilege where exploitation thrives, disconnected from democratic accountability. They mirror the hierarchies and exclusions of the past, dressed as innovation but steeped in familiar patterns of dominance.In this age of populism — another word twisted and worn thin — vigilance is essential. Language must be scrutinized not just for its use but for its intent. Without this, we risk falling into complacency, lulled by superficial gestures and farcical displays. Stay awake. Words can preserve the power to transform — but only when their intent remains grounded in uprooting injustice and inhumanity.References:* Cambridge Dictionary. Definition of woke. * Economist. (2024). Immigration, border control, and the ‘woke mind virus': Tracking political rhetoric. * Hobson, Christopher. (Sep 13, 2024). Imperfect Notes: In conversation with Pete Chambers. * Klein, Naomi. (2023). Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.* Macmillan Publishers. (2023). Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy. * Neiman, Susan. (2023). Left Is Not Woke. Cambridge, MA: Polity Press.* New York Times Magazine. (1962). Kelley, William Melvin. If You're Woke You Dig It; No Mickey Mouse Can Be Expected to Follow Today's Negro Idiom Without a Hip Assist.* Press, Eyal. (2012). Beautiful Souls: Saying No, Breaking Ranks, and Heeding the Voice of Conscience in Dark Times. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.* Roth, Philip. (1993). Operation Shylock: A Confession. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.* Time Magazine. (2023). India's textbook revisions spark controversy over history and ideology. * Walker, Corinne A. (2024). Aeon. What is behind the explosion in talk about decolonisation. * Dull, Jonathan. (2021). Post-Colonialism: Understanding the Past to Change the Future. World History Connected, 18(1), 125–142. This is a public episode. 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Accomplishing anything of significance in this political environment requires courage. The legal industry has a few well-trodden pathways: law school, clerkship, large law firm, and perhaps a brief stint in government. Yet without courage, there is little potential for lasting impact along these pathways. While prior administrations may have emphasized conventional career paths and credentials in their selection process, there is an emerging interest in selecting for courage, independent thought, and sound judgment.But what paths best equip future leaders to accomplish great things in public service? Does the pressure to keep the option to return to a large law firm hinder one from accomplishing great things? What should we be doing to support people who demonstrate courage - including those who make the courageous choice to balance their careers with responsibilities to family and children?Featuring:Ms. Libby Locke, Partner, Clare Locke LLPHon. Jonathan Mitchell, Principal, Mitchell Law PLLCHon. Jonathan Skrmetti, Attorney General, TennesseeMs. Annie Donaldson Talley, Partner, Luther Strange & AssociatesMODERATOR: Hon. Gregory G. Katsas, United States Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit

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Stories we're following this morning: A lawsuit filed by a Texas man against three women who helped his ex-wife acquire abortion medication, backed by notorious anti-abortion activist attorney Jonathan Mitchell, has been dropped: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/us/texas-lawsuit-friends-abortion-pills.html A longstanding effort by an Andrews County nuclear waste storage facility to ship even more highly toxic waste into Texas from long distances has made it to the U.S. Supreme Court: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/10/09/us-supreme-court-west-texas-nuclear-waste-plan/ At the behest of Governor Abbott, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has removed a federal judge from a class action lawsuit that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has failed to abide for almost a decade: https://lawandcrime.com/judiciary/must-be-removed-fifth-circuit-bounces-clinton-appointed-judge-from-long-running-texas-foster-care-system-abuse-case-after-greg-abbott-asks-for-her-removal/ Thomas Saenz, president of MALDEF, compares Ken Paxton's voter suppression tactics in South Texas to similar moves made by foreign authoritarian dictators: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/10/14/paxtons-tactics-in-texas-undermine-our-electoral-democracy/ ...Even right-leaning experts agree that non-citizen voting, the latest boogeyman of the Trump Party, is a largely non-existent problem: https://abcnews.go.com/US/protecting-vote-south-texas-myth-noncitizen-voting-takes/story?id=114729639 The documentary Zurawski V Texas has won the inaugural Artemis Rising Foundation Award for Social Impact at the Hamptons Film Festival: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/zurawski-v-texas-abortion-documentary-artemis-rising-foundation-award-hamptons-film-festival-1236175574/ The Ted Cruz/Colin Allred debate on Tuesday night will be carried by TEGNA-owned TV stations across Texas, and also via the WFAA app: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/ted-cruz-colin-allred-debate-texas-us-senate-election-tv-wfaa/287-7e425e4a-0ccb-49b8-a817-8e9205960212 Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available: ⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024⁠⁠ See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...Please pitch in to help fund our recent expansion of that important voting resource with Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese translation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org/blog/coming-soon-govotetexasorg-adds-commonly-spoken-languages-increase-ballot-access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Slugs are sometimes regarded as a garden pest, but they are more important than people might think. Rachel meets with retired teacher and slug expert Chris Du Feu after one of his workshops in Rosyth run by the Fife Nature Records Centre to ask whether he had noticed more slugs than usual this year.It's rare these days to see a mature elm tree be it in the countryside or in our towns and cities. That's because of Dutch Elm Disease which, over the past sixty years, has killed millions of trees throughout the UK. In this week's Scotland Outdoors episode, Helen Needham visits Max Coleman of the Royal Botanic Gardens who has been involved in a Scottish project to create resilient elms for the future.Montrose Basin have recently been welcoming annual visitors pink-footed geese, who migrate from Iceland every year. Mark hears more about these spectacular birds from Visitor Centre Manager Joanna Peaker and freshwater ecologist Rachel Mackay-Austin.The harbour in Stranraer is at the heart of much of the regeneration of the town. Rachel met with historian Elaine Barton at the West Pier overlooking Loch Ryan to discuss the major role the loch played in the local economy.The October holidays in Scotland are traditionally called tattie holidays, as this is the time when children would be taken out of school to help with the potato harvest. Potato expert and “Tattie Talks” organiser John Marshall joins Mark and Rachel live to tell us more about how tattie picking has changed over the years.When we think of surfing, we don't usually associate it with the cold waters of the north of Scotland. University of Edinburgh lecturer Dr Matthew McDowell has recently published a book looking at the history of surfing in the north of Scotland. Mark meets him at Dunbar beach, one of Scotland's best surfing beaches, to discuss his findings.Returning to Stranraer, Rachel visits Aldouran Wetland Garden, a garden managed by volunteers, which lies just a few miles out of town. The site sits on the edge of woodland and features a pond, raised flower beds and a bird hide, as well as a rather interesting hungry caterpillar. Gordon Weymss and Jane Sloan gave Rachel a guided tour.Now that we are further into the autumn months, we start to notice the leaves changing on the trees. Mark meets artist Jonathan Mitchell to discuss the many colours involved in autumn leaves, and how they inspire his paintings.Highlands and Islands Airports Limited staff have teamed up with conservation programme Species on the Edge to create safe nesting habitat for the rare Little Tern at Islay Airport. Rachel meets Project Officer Lucy Atkinson to learn more about the project and the birds.

My guest today is Jonathan Mitchell. Jonathan is a senior citizen Autistic, Author of numerous novels and blogs, and stands up for the purpose of Autism. His blog, Autism Gadfly, provides perspectives of Autism otherwise not considered by the lay-public or researchers in Autism. Jonathan's views have been mentioned in Newsweek, NPR, Autism Daily Newscast, and HuffPost.Jonathan was born in 1955 in Los Angeles. We discuss his experience at an early age including psychoanalytic therapy, psychological assessment, and troubles through education. Eventually, Jonathan and his family learned about Autism while on a trip to the East. Jonathan faced many challenges through his education in different schools beginning in kindergarten. However, Jonathan graduated from UCLA with a bachelors of arts in psychology.We also discuss challenges in professional and personal life as an adult where he faced various barriers. In the early 2000s, when the internet allowed for different communication platforms, Jonathan began to call out things wrong in Autism. In addition, he carries a loud voice for a cure/treatment for Autism. Recently, you can find him on X as he continues to be a voice for the Autistic community.The Mu Rhythm Bluff https://www.amazon.com/Mu-Rhythm-Bluff-Jonathan-Mitchell-ebook/dp/B00BQN84GM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UHATAWKAT5YA&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eocnp6hSIjLZqAuzxnIcPw.vv03H-Vx-BeqtHx4_dYo4W6QomZdOkuZ4JEBPgbA-IQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+mu+rhythm+bluff&qid=1724157644&sprefix=the+mu+rhy%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1X: https://twitter.com/autismgadflyJonathan Mitchell website http://www.jonathans-stories.comWikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Mitchell_(writer)

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What’s Trending: The walls are closing in on Joe Biden within the Democrat party, but are they stuck with him? // The Trump veepstakes continue to heat up. Josh Hammer makes his case for Senator JD Vance from Ohio. // There is a lawsuit by conservative lawyer Jonathan Mitchell against Northwestern University over the school’s sexual and racial discrimination in hiring practices.

Let me be clear that I mean no disrespect to reptiles when I note that Jonathan Mitchell is a snake. An extremist right-wing Texas lawyer, Mitchell is actually creepier and all-together more diabolical that your average serpent could think of being. Jonathan slithers around the country as a self-appointed anti-abortion vigilante, terrorizing women’s advocates, health clinics, and doctors. And now (turning truly creepy), he’s singling-out

Full episode transcript HERE.  This episode was taped LIVE from the stunning Brownstone Cowboys Magazine HQ! We hosted an intimate in-person convo with Justice Correspondent for The Nation, Elie Mystal where we spilled all the dirty deets on abortion and the courts with a small audience of abortion-loving peeps. Get an earful of your Feminist Buzzkills and Elie decoding the EMTALA case that went before SCOTUS, why you need to replace being “pro-choice” with being “anti-forced birth,” and how these robed rogues are luring us into a “fetal personhood” dystopian nightmare. We also have TWO live auctions going on right now through MAY 16th benefitting Abortion Access Front, so make it rain on us by bidding on some cool feminist collectibles from your favorite artists and celebs via the links below!Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu. OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our five-part OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more.SHOW NOTESHOSTS:Lizz Winstead @LizzWinsteadMoji Alawode-El @MojiLocksSPECIAL GUESTS: Elie Mystal IG: @ElieActual TW: @ElieNYC GUEST LINKS: Elie Mystal for The Nation Elie Mystal's Book: "Allow Me to Retort"Elie Mystal's Podcast: “Contempt of Court”EPISODE LINKS:SHIRT AUCTION PHOTO AUCTIONBrownstone Cowboys MagazineTiny Pricks ProjectSIGN: Mifepristone PetitionBUY: Reproductive Rights Wall Art!EMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage PlaylistFOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontTwitter ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE!When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Two former consultants for Laredo U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar appear ready to testify against him and his wife on federal corruption charges: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/09/henry-cuellar-political-consultants-plea-deal-guilty/ Republican U.S. Reps Ronny Jackson of Amarillo and Wesley Hunt of Houston are both under investigation by the House Ethics Committee: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/politics/2024/05/09/ethics-committee-investigating-us-reps-ronny-jackson-wesley-hunt-from-texas/ The law does not appear to back new efforts by anti-abortion crusading lawyer Jonathan Mitchell's new targeting of women who have terminated pregnancies out of state - for now: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/10/texas-courts-abortion-jonathan-mitchell/ The Texas Senate Subcommittee on Higher Education is set to discuss campus free speech, DEI and alleged anti-Semitism during recent pro-Palestinian protests on Tuesday: https://cbsaustin.com/news/alexa/texas-senate-panel-to-discuss-campus-free-speech-following-ut-protests ERCOT predicts that new power demands will require a doubling of the capacity of the already-stressed Texas power grid over the next decade: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/lone-star-politics/texas-needs-energy-for-evs-crypto-datamining/3536718/ A public forum will be held on May 20 by the Texas Medical Board on proposed exceptions to Texas' near-total ban on abortion: https://x.com/hannahnorton89/status/1785054901661216800?s=12&t=Bt_w1MN2AlTfFkWGHJiOJg Progress Texas could use your help in funding our trip to June's Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso - thanks in advance! https://progresstexas.org/donate It will soon be time to vote in the May 28 primary runoffs! https://www.texastribune.org/2024/04/26/texas-voting-2024-runoff-elections/ Progress Texas invites progressive candidates to share their views with us - which we'll then share with our statewide audience - via our Certified Progressive questionnaire: https://progresstexas.org/blog/progress-texas-certified-progressives-2024-progressive-values-questionnaire Instagram users: be sure to enable political content on that platform, which has begun opting users out: https://x.com/ProgressTX/status/1771276124498100667?s=20 Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org/.

Listen to the full story on BBC Sounds:PART 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001yxg8PART 2: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001yxkxONLY AVAILABLE UNTIL JUNE 8th, 2024On this episode, we're previewing the first three minutes of a brand new story from the director of The Truth.Jonathan Mitchell directed, sound designed, and composed the original score for a brand new audio drama on BBC Radio 4 called “The Missed Lives of Max and Judy." It's in two parts, each part is 44 minutes long, and you can hear it free online for the next 30 days at the links above. Part 1 is available starting May 8, and part 2 starting May 9th.After 30 days, they will be gone, possibly forever, so listen right away!The Missed Lives of Max and Judy is a mind-bending time-warping romantic comedy by Janina Mattheson, who also created the Within the Wires podcast, and it stars Danusia Samal, Carl Prekopp, and Alison Steadman. It was Produced by Emma Hearn, and Executive Produced by John Dryden of Goldhawk Productions.

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Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: An increase in teen pregnancies that followed Texas' abortion restrictions could become a national problem if Republicans are triumphant this fall: https://www.salon.com/2024/02/12/a-rise-in-texas-teen-pregnancies-could-foreshadow-national-trends-experts-warn/ ...Progressives need to get familiar with the legal concept of "extraterritoriality" - the GOP push to enforce Texas culture-war laws outside our borders: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/09/texas-abortion-transgender-care-outside-state-borders/ ...The direct connection between our state's stamping out of reproductive freedom and Donald Trump exists in attorney Jonathan Mitchell: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/08/us/elections/jonathan-mitchell-trump-ballot-case.html A UT law professor says conditions at the border don't constitute an "invasion", but that Governor Abbott will continue arguing that they do: https://www.npr.org/2024/02/12/1230835881/texas-law-professor-says-influx-of-migrants-doesnt-meet-the-definition-of-invasi ...While Abbott's frequent border visits continue disrupting the peace of Eagle Pass: https://www.kxan.com/state-of-texas/state-of-texas-border-visits-fuel-frustrations-over-policy-failures/ ...And Mexico "categorically rejects" SB-4, set to take effect next month: https://www.ketk.com/news/texas/mexican-government-says-it-rejects-texas-immigration-enforcement-bill/ ...And SB-4, even before enactment, is already causing problems for Hispanic and Black Texans: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/02/12/how-sb-4-threatens-the-well-being-of-immigrant-families-in-texas/ ...And there's shareable video on the current border situation on the border situation: https://twitter.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1756151249626701968?t=sovlW-I7P1kHIqw9EUuMbw&s=03 Last night's Super Bowl saw an ad for Robert F. Kennedy Jr that plagiarized his family's political legacy and was paid for by major Trump backers: https://x.com/SawyerHackett/status/1756858017268584684?t=zqL_kSEC-ZUHZPdIRdQ2KA&s=03 ...And the Super Bowl ads for the "He Gets Us" Christian campaign were also bankrolled by nefarious Christian groups, including those backed by the founder of Hobby Lobby: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/11/us/he-gets-us-super-bowl-commercials-cec/index.html Texas Monthly highlights seven terrible candidates (yes, one is a Democrat) on ballots across Texas: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/texas-elections-2024-primary-fringe-candidates/ We celebrate Black History Month throughout February! Progress Texas has a full schedule of events to follow: https://progresstexas.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-arts-and-artisans-black-history-month Progress Texas is seeking to add 29 new recurring donors during our February membership drive - we'd appreciate the support: https://progresstexas.org/donate

Mark and Gary reconnect for their Sunday tradition ahead of The Super Bowl to discuss the recent oral arguments before the Supreme Court regarding Colorado's attempt to eliminate former President Trump from the ballot. They examine the arguments made by former President Trump's lawyers as well as some of the questions posed by Justices who are skeptical of those arguments. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at YouTube.com/ReasonableDoubtPodcast and subscribe while you're there.

All nine U.S. Supreme Court justices challenged constitutional arguments for removing former President Donald Trump from Colorado's 2024 presidential primary ballot during arguments before the court on Thursday. During arguments scheduled to last 80 minutes, the justices spent almost 130 minutes listening to and questioning three attorneys: Jonathan Mitchell representing Trump, Jason Murray representing six Colorado Republicans who filed suit last year to remove the former president from the ballot, and Shannon Stevenson representing the Colorado secretary of state. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/america-in-focus/support

It's Friday, February 9th, A.D. 2024.  This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Pakistani Muslims kill 14-year-old Christian teen Pakistani Muslim gunmen shouting threats against Christians shot a 14-year-old Christian dead on Monday, February 5th, reports Morning Star News. Sunil Masih and other Christians were standing in a market in the Mandiala Warraich area of Punjab Province when six Muslim men, armed with pistols, arrived on motorcycles and opened fire on them, said the slain boy's uncle, Mehboob Gill. He said, “We were talking to each other when suddenly Zaman Butt and his accomplices Anas Yaseen, Adil Rehman, Ashraf Ullah and two unidentified men came there on motorcycles. Adil shouted that no Christian in the area should be left alive, after which Zaman opened fire on Sunil with his pistol, hitting him in the chest.” Yaseen shot at another Christian boy, identified only as Jamshed, with the bullet only grazing him. The uncle said, “We rushed Sunil to a local hospital, but he succumbed to his bullet wound before doctors could begin their treatment,” adding that his nephew was an eighth-grade student whose father, George Masih, works at a local car shop. Pakistan ranks seventh on Open Doors' 2024 World Watch List of the most difficult places to be a Christian. In Acts 22:4, Paul confessed, “I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison.”  If Jesus Christ can convert Saul, please pray that He converts these Pakistani Muslims who are killing Christians. Israel says over a fifth of Hamas hostages are dead Israeli intelligence officers have concluded that more than one-fifth of the 136 individuals still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza are dead, reports The Christian Post. The Israeli military confirmed the deaths of at least 30 of the more than 130 remaining hostages, according to a copy of the intelligence report reviewed by the New York Times.   While Hamas, the Muslim terrorist group, released several hostages during a temporary ceasefire in November, dozens remain in captivity.  Another Biden gaffe In an appearance in Las Vegas, President Joe Biden confused French President Emmanuel Macron with the late French President François Mitterand who was the president of France between 1981 and 1995 and died in 1996. Listen. BIDEN: “Right, right, right after I was elected, I went to what they call a G7 meeting, all the NATO leaders. It was in, it was in the south of England.  And I sat down and I said, ‘America is back.' And Mitterand from Germany, I mean from France, looked at me and said, said, ‘You know, why, how long you back for?'” Fox News reporter Peter Doocy raised the issue of Biden's mental competence in a White House Press briefing with Karine Jean-Pierre. DOOCY: “How is President Biden ever going to convince the three-quarters of voters who are worried about his physical and mental health that he is okay, even though in Las Vegas he told a story about recently talking to a French president who died in 1996?” JEAN-PIERRE: “I'm not even going to go down that rabbit hole with you sir.” DOOCY: “What's the rabbit hole? He said he talked to Mitterand?” JEAN-PIERRE: (referring to another reporter) “Go ahead. Go ahead.” Supreme Court skeptical about keeping Trump off ballot And finally, the Supreme Court sounds broadly skeptical of efforts to kick former President Donald Trump off the 2024 presidential election ballot in any of the 50 states, reports the Associated Press. In arguments ticking past 90 minutes Thursday, both conservative and liberal justices raised questions of whether Trump can be disqualified because of his efforts to undo his loss in the 2020 election, ending with the January 6, 2021 rally at the U.S. Capitol. At the heart of the case is a provision in the 14th Amendment preventing those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office. Listen to former President Trump's attorney, Jonathan Mitchell. MITCHELL: “The Colorado Supreme Court held that President Donald J. Trump is constitutionally disqualified from serving as president under section three of the 14th Amendment. The Colorado Supreme Court's decision is wrong and should be reversed for numerous independent reasons. The first reason is that President Trump is not covered by section three, because the President is not an officer of the United States as that term is used throughout the Constitution.” Even liberal Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan sounded skeptical about ruling to disqualify Trump from a state's ballot. Listen. KAGAN: “I think that the question that you have to confront is why a single state should decide who gets to be President of the United States. This question of whether a former president is disqualified for insurrection, to be President again, is just say it, it sounds awfully national to me. So, whatever means there are to enforce it would suggest that they have to be federal, national means. “You know, if you weren't from Colorado, and you were from Wisconsin, or you were from Michigan, what the Michigan Secretary of State did is going to make the difference between whether Candidate A is elected or Candidate B is elected. I mean, that seems quite extraordinary, doesn't it?” Here's the response of Jason Murray, the Denver attorney who successfully persuaded Colorado's top court to declare Trump ineligible to run in that state due to the Constitution's insurrection clause.  MURRAY: “No, Your Honor, because ultimately, it's this court that's going to decide that question of federal constitutional eligibility and settle the issue for the nation. And certainly it's not unusual that questions of national importance come up.” KAGAN:  “Well, I suppose this court would be saying something along the lines of that a state has the power to do it. But I guess I was asking you to go a little bit further and say, ‘Why should that be the right rule? Why should a single state have the ability to make this determination, not only for their own citizens, but for the rest of the nation?'” MURRAY: “Because Article Two gives them the power to appoint their own electors as they see fit. But if they're going to use a federal constitutional qualification as a ballot access determinant, then it's creating a federal constitutional question that then this Court decides. If this court affirms the decision below, determining that President Trump is ineligible to be president, other states would still have to determine what effect that would have on their own state's law and state procedure.” Eight of the nine justices suggested that they were open to at least some of the arguments made by Jonathan Mitchell, Trump's attorney at the Supreme Court. Trump could win his case if the court finds just one of those arguments persuasive. Only Justice Sonia Sotomayor sounded like she might vote to uphold the Colorado Supreme Court ruling that found that Trump “engaged in insurrection” and is ineligible to be president. The state court ruled Trump should not be on the ballot for the state's Republican primary on March 5th. Pray the plea of Amos 5:4. “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Friday, February 9th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com).  Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas: Despite a big reduction in migrant numbers, Governor Abbott vows to expand Operation Lone Star: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/immigration-texas-border-arizona-california-migrants/ ...While, given the longtime cooperation of state and federal border patrols, recent conflicts between them are pure political theater: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/video/border-patrol-and-texas-troopers-got-along-once-what-happened/ Have your property taxes dropped? Ours neither: https://www.newsweek.com/texas-residents-blame-abbott-property-tax-increases-1867242 Former State Rep. Kyle Biedermann thinks former State Rep. Bryan Slaton's drunken, adulterous dalliance with a teenaged intern, which got him kicked out of the House, was no big deal: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/02/08/kyle-biedermann-bryan-slaton-texas-house/ Trump's lawyer at that U.S. Supreme Court sham yesterday was Jonathan Mitchell, architect of Texas' abortion "vigilante law": https://newrepublic.com/post/178869/trump-lawyer-mitchell-supreme-court-texas-anti-abortion-law The non-profit Texas Exes graduate group is stepping in to host cultural graduation studies that were nixed by UT over new DEI bans: https://thedailytexan.com/2024/02/09/texas-exes-to-host-cultural-graduation-celebrations/ ...While Texas A&M Regents vote to close their controversial Qatar campus: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/02/09/texas-am-shutter-controversial-qatar-campus Our own Progress Texas Advocacy Fellow Tatum Owens highlights two critical threats to voting this year in Texas: https://progresstexas.org/blog/keep-our-elections-open-and-accessible Black History Month is underway! Progress Texas has a full schedule of events to follow: https://progresstexas.org/blog/celebrating-african-american-arts-and-artisans-black-history-month Progress Texas is seeking to add 29 new recurring donors during our February membership drive - we'd appreciate the support: https://progresstexas.org/donate

[8 FEB 24] The BCP Podcast. Season 4, Episode 22. Run Time: 32:56 In this episode: The Supreme Court today heard arguments from Trump attorney Jonathan Mitchell and Colorado attorney Jason Murray in the Colorado case in which that state's Supreme Court upheld that Trump should not be on the ballot because he is guilty of insurrection. Here are the highlights of the epic and historic back and forth.  For video access to every episode without ads, subscribe on Spotify (www.BCPpodcast.com) or become a show subscriber on Patreon: www.BCPextras.com

This Day in Legal History: Jamaican Independence On this day in legal history, February 9, 1962, marks a significant milestone for Jamaica as it achieved full independence, breaking away from the Federation of the West Indies. This pivotal moment in Jamaican history was the culmination of a long journey towards sovereignty, reflecting the island nation's desire for self-governance and control over its own destiny. Despite its newfound independence, Jamaica chose to remain a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations, signifying a continued, albeit altered, relationship with the United Kingdom.The transition to independence was not merely a political formality but a transformative legal and social shift that laid the foundation for Jamaica's future. As a fully independent nation, Jamaica adopted its own constitution, which established the legal framework for the government and guaranteed the rights and freedoms of its citizens. This constitution reflected Jamaica's unique identity and aspirations, incorporating both the legacy of British legal traditions and the influences of Jamaican culture and values.The decision to remain within the Commonwealth underscored Jamaica's commitment to maintaining ties with other nations that shared a common history and set of values, while also asserting its autonomy on the world stage. This dual approach allowed Jamaica to forge its path in international relations, trade, and legal cooperation, benefiting from the solidarity and support of the Commonwealth network.Jamaica's independence day is not only a celebration of its past struggles for sovereignty but also a recognition of the legal and democratic principles that continue to guide the nation. It serves as a reminder of the importance of self-determination, the rule of law, and the ongoing quest for justice and equality. As Jamaicans reflect on their journey since 1962, they celebrate the resilience and spirit that have defined their nation's history and look forward to a future shaped by their own hands.In the years following independence, Jamaica has made significant strides in developing its legal system, economy, and social structures, striving to address the challenges that face a modern nation while preserving the rich cultural heritage that is uniquely Jamaican. The anniversary of independence is not just a moment to reflect on the past but an opportunity to renew the commitment to building a just, prosperous, and equitable society for all Jamaicans.The recent affirmation of the suspension of 96-year-old Federal Circuit Judge Pauline Newman has sparked debate over the ethics laws governing the evaluation of federal judges for potential disability and misconduct. This decision, upheld by the US Judicial Conference's Committee on Conduct and Disability, marks only the third written decision in over three years by the panel, emphasizing the rarity of such actions. The Committee found no error in the investigation led by Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore, indicating thorough compliance with procedural standards. However, this has led to discussions about whether the deference shown to the Judicial Council's decision was appropriate, particularly in the context of suspending an Article III judge.Legal experts are divided on the matter. While some, like Professor Arthur Hellman of the University of Pittsburgh, suggest that the standard of review might need to be more stringent when suspending a judge appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, others like Professor Paul Gugliuzza of Temple Law School see the Committee's deferential standard as fitting within typical appellate review practices. The case has also highlighted concerns over how the judiciary handles investigations of its own, with some arguing that there is generally too much deference to judges investigating peers, yet acknowledging that the Newman case is an example of the judiciary attempting accountability.Aliza Shatzman, from the Legal Accountability Project, pointed out broader issues related to the aging federal judiciary and the silence often maintained by judicial clerks and employees due to fear of reputational damage. The Newman case involved complaints from a former judicial assistant and a clerk about being assigned personal tasks, which Judge Newman allegedly dismissed as insignificant.Jeremy Fogel, a retired federal judge, suggested that the judiciary lacks a sophisticated system for assessing judges' cognitive functions, leading to ad hoc and confrontational situations. He proposed a regular assessment protocol to avoid personal conflicts and ensure fair evaluations. The controversy surrounding Judge Newman's suspension underscores the need for a more refined system to address the challenges posed by an aging judiciary, balancing the need for accountability with respect for the complexities of judicial service.Judge Newman's Upheld Suspension Has Some Questioning Ethics LawAt the U.S. Supreme Court, former President Donald Trump's legal challenge against being disqualified from the Colorado ballot for his alleged role in the 2021 Capitol insurrection appeared likely to succeed. During the proceedings, justices from both conservative and liberal wings expressed skepticism toward the argument that Trump could be removed from the ballot under the 14th Amendment, which prohibits individuals who engaged in insurrection against the U.S. from holding office. The case, triggered by a Colorado court's decision, has significant implications for the 2024 presidential election, where Trump is a leading Republican contender.The justices grappled with the application of the 14th Amendment's Section 3, questioning whether a state could unilaterally impact the national election outcome by disqualifying a presidential candidate. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Elena Kagan highlighted the potential for a few states to dictate election results, emphasizing the national scope of presidential eligibility. Meanwhile, Justice Brett Kavanaugh pointed out the democratic principle of allowing people to choose their candidates, suggesting that disqualifying Trump could disenfranchise voters.The attorney for the plaintiffs, Jason Murray, argued that Trump's actions to undermine the 2020 election results justified his disqualification, whereas Trump's lawyer, Jonathan Mitchell, contended that even if a candidate admitted to insurrection, Section 3 would allow them to run and potentially win, leaving any sanctions to post-election congressional action.Trump, speaking in Florida, expressed confidence in the Supreme Court and his legal arguments, viewing the case as part of a broader attempt to exclude him from the ballot. This Supreme Court case echoes the institution's critical role in the 2000 presidential election, with the justices revisiting historical precedents to interpret Section 3's enforcement.The debate also touched on the nature of the January 6 Capitol riot, with Mitchell asserting it was a riot rather than an insurrection, a point challenged by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The case underscores the complex interplay between constitutional law, electoral politics, and the judiciary's role in adjudicating disputes that have far-reaching consequences for American democracy.Trump ballot disqualification bid gets skeptical US Supreme Court reception | ReutersGenesis Global, a cryptocurrency lender, has reached a settlement in a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking a significant step in resolving its legal challenges amid bankruptcy proceedings. The lawsuit, filed last year by James, accused Genesis, along with its parent company Digital Currency Group (DCG) and the crypto firm Gemini Trust Co, of defrauding investors out of over $1 billion through the Gemini Earn program. This program allowed customers to lend their crypto assets to Genesis in return for interest.The settlement, pending approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, entails Genesis agreeing to halt its business operations within New York state. This development follows closely on the heels of Genesis settling another lawsuit with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission concerning the same Earn program. As part of that settlement, Genesis agreed to a $21 million fine, contingent upon its ability to fully reimburse its customers during the bankruptcy process.These legal resolutions represent a crucial phase for Genesis as it navigates through bankruptcy, aiming to alleviate its legal entanglements and financial obligations. The outcomes of these settlements could significantly impact Genesis's future operations and its efforts to address the claims of its creditors and customers. Bankrupt Genesis Global settles NY Attorney General's lawsuit | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Luigi Boccherini. Born on February 19, 1743, in Lucca, Italy, Boccherini was a distinguished composer and cellist of the Classical era, celebrated for his significant contributions to chamber music. His rich musical legacy is characterized by elegance, lyrical beauty, and the sophisticated use of the cello, an instrument he profoundly mastered and elevated in the classical music canon. Boccherini's extensive body of work includes over one hundred string quintets, quartets, and trios, alongside numerous symphonies and concertos. Despite his substantial output and unique style, Boccherini's compositions were somewhat overshadowed by his contemporaries, such as Haydn and Mozart. However, his works have gained increased recognition and appreciation over time for their inherent grace, inventiveness, and the delicate balance he achieved between melodic and harmonic elements, marking him as a pivotal figure in the development of chamber music in the Classical period. He is said to have evolved chamber music from the format developed by Haydn, elevating the cello to an equal place with the violin and viola. Today's piece is brought to us courtesy of The Internet Memory Foundation (formerly the European Archive Foundation) which is a non-profit foundation whose purpose is archiving content of the World Wide Web. It supports projects and research that include the preservation and protection of digital media content in various forms to form a digital library of cultural content.The piece we'll be closing out with is the minuet from his Quintet in C. Major, we hope you enjoy.  Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

On today's show, I spend almost the entirety of the show breaking down some of the questions and discussion that took place inside the Supreme Court of the United States of America. The case being argued today is the state of Colorado believing they can remove Donald Trump's name off the presidential ballot via the insurrection clause of the 14th Amendment. Donald Trump is suing to say that the 14th Amendment doesn't apply and a state doesn't have the right to influence a national election. Attorney Jason Murray did not fare well today. In fact, we open with an exchange he had with Justice Elena Kagan, one of the liberals on the court. The discussion then pulled in Justice Amy Coney Barrett followed by Justice Neil Gorsuch. Much of the first round of sound bites deal with why a single state should be allowed to determine who gets to be president of the United States? The next line of questioning from Justice Brett Kavanaugh deals with actual laws on the books, outside of the US Constitution, that deal with the charge of insurrection. The question lies in why Donald Trump was never charged with breaking that law? Attorney Murray tries to argue that the act of committing an insurrection automatically triggers the third clause of the 14th Amendment and doesn't require additional charges or a conviction. Justice Neil Gorsuch then spend a couple minutes eviscerating the young lawyer over that legal argument being made. Justice Clarence Thomas spent time questioning whether or not any national candidate had ever been removed from the ballot via the 14th Amendment. While Murray once again engaged in legal word salad, he finally had to admit that it has never been done before. To be fair to the other side of the legal argument being made, we look to Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson who wanted to put words in the mouth of attorney Jonathan Mitchell who represents Donald Trump. After trying multiple times to get him to say that Trump committed a violent act of insurrection, she abruptly ended her line of questioning. Keep in mind, Justice Jackson is so brilliant she was not able to define what a woman is because she is not a biologist. Moving on to a couple other subjects for today, it looks like Senator Mitch McConnell never really wanted to fix the border. He just wanted money for Ukraine. While the SCOTUS hearing was happening, the Senate ripped out all the border pieces and reintroduced the bill as a foreign aid bill, which passed 67-32 for $95 billion dollars. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) admitted on Chris Hayes's MSNBC show that the Democrats have “failed to deliver for the people they care about the most, the undocumented Americans that are in this country.” They truly want a permanent, slave-like, underclass that will be forever beholden to the Left and will vote as they are told or else they will lose their goodies. And, they may need all those illegals based on what sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith ranted about yesterday on ESPN. He railed for two minutes about inflation, putting illegals ahead of Americans, the price of groceries, the jobs report and closed with...and that's why Donald Trump is on the verge of being elected. Take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR and TRUTH Social by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. You can also support the show by visiting my Patreon page!

Rundown -    Mario Nicolais - 05:23   Alan Molk - 41:28   Leora Joseph - 47:03   Ed Barad - 55:15   Albert Alschuler - 01:01:28   Rich Kaudy - 01:20:54   John Jackson - 01:30:20   Special times called for special podcasts. Craig's Colorado Corner features six accomplished attorneys reacting to the immunity ruling by the DC Circuit on 2.6.24 and the upcoming insurrection (Trump v. Anderson) oral argument on 2.8.24 before the United States Supreme Court.    Attorney for lead party Norma Anderson is friend of the podcast, Mario Nicolais, who joins us from Washington D.C on the late Tuesday night before the big Thursday argument. It was Mario who found Norma Anderson to be lead plaintiff in Trump v. Anderson, as wonderfully described in this top trending article in the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/05/trump-supreme-court-ballot-norma-anderson/   Mario Nicolais cross-examined Rep. Ken Buck at the Denver District Court trial where Trump was found to have committed insurrection. We discuss that experience and how Ken Buck just threw monkey wrench in GOP plans to impeach Mayorkas. Big things are happening in Washington DC including this podcast! https://www.c-span.org/video/?531586-103/president-trump-14th-amendment-hearing-colorado-day-4-part-4   Listen to what it's like for Mario to be in the thick of American history. Learn how the Immunity case ruling bodes well for the Anderson side. Mario Nicolais gives his ranking of the best amicus briefs as legal scholars and historians weigh in.    Alan Molk is a Colorado attorney for over four decades with a tremendously successful civil justice practice. A former Arapahoe County prosecutor, Molk diplays fine humor and perspectives regarding dangerous MAGA fascism and the responsibilities of lawyers to demand and defend the Rule of Law.   Leora Joseph is passionate about the US Constitution and Rule of Law too. She has served as a top level prosecutor in numerous offices before taking on her current job as Director, Office of Civil & Forensic Mental Health, State of Colorado. Leora Joseph wants to be Dever District Attorney and she's calling out MAGA.   Ed Barad, a retired partner at the powerhouse Denver law firm, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, joins us from the summit of Steamboat Ski Mountain to tell us about his glee that the DC Circuit ruled against Trump immunity. Ed also provides us his wise counsel handicapping the outcome of the Colorado ballot DQ case.   Professor Emeritus Albert Alschuler is the renowned law professor who taught Craig at CU Law before serving decades afterwards as an esteemed professor at Chicago Law. Jonathan Mitchell, the advocate for Trump on 2.8.24 in the US Supreme Court, was Professor Alschuler's bright pupil. Hear all about it. https://www.law.uchicago.edu/faculty/alschuler   Richard Kaudy is one of Colorado's best civil litigators. He's outspoken in defense of the Rule of Law and is Colorado's Senior Life Fellow with the American Board of Trial Advocates. Rule of Law is important to Rich and he gives us fiery rants in support of justice. https://www.kaudylaw.com/about   John Jackson is a freedom fighter. A member of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, this Colorado man gives us a non-lawyer perspective on what these MAGA court battles mean to the cause of freedom in America and Ukraine. Follow John's new social media ventures on X and YouTube. https://twitter.com/hissgoescobra/status/1754059854925160934

This episode was one like no other. We set out to interview Jonathan Mitchell and his wife Linda, who after 60 years of studying Greek, realized something was off with our translations. Not that the translations were wrong per se, but they weren't giving us the big picture. However, that's not where this conversation went. We believe in the freedom of the Spirit, and obviously it wanted us to go a different direction. If you want to feel encouraged that you are feeling the right things, this is your podcast. We will have him on again to talk about this translation, but this is an important podcast for the weary.

Should we ever choose to endure suffering, especially if it's unfair? Jonathan shows us how the gospel reflects love through suffering.Jonathan Mitchell serves as the Executive Pastor at Every Nation Vancouver in Canada.

Promises. Some of them are worthless, some have infinite value, and some you will never know how much they are worth… until you have to cash them in. STORIES Birthday Glynn witnesses a miracle... his daughter's birth. Produced by Mark Ristich The Spy's Son Bryan Denson was a court reporter for The Oregonian newspaper in Portland. It could be mind-numbing work sitting in the cheap seats of the American justice system. But then one day he got a tip about an espionage case coming in. The defendant was 24-year-old Nathan Nicholson. For Bryan it would turn out to be the story of a lifetime. For Nathan, it was the beginning of the end. To learn more about Nathan's story, make sure to grab a copy of Bryan Denson's book: The Spy's Son. You can check out his other work on his website. Bryan also wrote a six-part series of Nathan's story for The Oregonian. A big thanks to The Oregonian/OregonLive for allowing Snap Judgment to use tape from Bryan Denson's interview with Nathan Nicholson. Original score and sound design by Renzo Gorrio, produced by Nancy López, artwork by Teo Ducot The Admission Pia's Letter of Acceptance from NYU should have been the best news she heard all day -- but her mother's reaction changed everything. See the film of Pia's amazing Snap Judgment LIVE in NYC performance. Reach out to Pia via Twitter @PiaGlenn / Insta: @Pia_Glenn Original score composed by Alex Mandel. Performed by Alex Mandel, Tim Frick, and David Brandt. Remember The Baby This radio play is about one of those days that you have that changes you forever. It comes from our friends at The Truth Podcast, and it was commissioned by The Sarah Awards from Sarah Lawrence College. It was written by Louis Kornfeld, and produced by Jonathan Mitchell. The part of ANN was played by Ann Carr, ADAM was played by Louis Kornfeld, and Amy Warren was the sister. Produced by Jonathan Mitchell Snap Classic - Season 14 - Episode 43

In recent years, the attorney Jonathan Mitchell has become a crucial figure in the anti-abortion movement. Advising a Texas state senator, Mitchell developed Texas's S.B. 8 legislation, which allows for civil lawsuits against individuals who have helped facilitate an abortion—acts like driving a patient to an appointment. The law was crafted to evade review by the Supreme Court in the period before Dobbs ended the precedent of Roe v. Wade. Opponents of the law have called it state-sponsored vigilantism. Mitchell is now representing a man seeking millions of dollars in civil damages from friends of his ex-wife—who helped her access abortion medication—in a wrongful death lawsuit. And yet, despite his conservative politics, Mitchell has something in common with some legal thinkers on the left: a critique of the Supreme Court and its extraordinary power. As an opponent of the belief in judicial supremacy, Mitchell asks, “Why should it be the Supreme Court and not Congress?” to have the last word on what the Constitution means. “Why should it be the Supreme Court and not a state legislature that might have a different view?” Mitchell rarely gives interviews, but he agreed to speak with The New Yorker's contributor, Jeannie Suk Gersen, a professor at Harvard Law School who clerked for the former Supreme Court Justice David Souter.

Jonathan Mitchell devised the legal strategy behind SB 8, a near-total ban on abortion in Texas. That legislation pioneered the idea of allowing private citizens to file lawsuits against people they suspected of helping provide access to abortion. Mitchell is also involved in similar efforts by conservative activists in other states. NPR'S Sarah McCammon profiles the Austin, Texas-based attorney. In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.