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‘Reverse Discrimination’ Isn’t a Thing, but the Roberts Court Might Disagree
Episode 52
The Supreme Court will soon decide whether to take a case that would give school districts the ability to affirmatively discriminate against transgen…
7 years, 6 months ago
The GOP Is Using the Courts to Do What Congress Couldn't: Repeal the ACA
Episode 51
In a new filing this week, President Donald Trump's Justice Department declared that it wants the courts to strike down the entirety of the Affordabl…
7 years, 6 months ago
Mailbag Edition!
Episode 50
Jess and Imani answer listener questions across a range of important issues. Where can we find hope for the future of reproductive rights? How soon w…
7 years, 7 months ago
A Dude Is Suing an Alabama Abortion Clinic for 'Wrongful Death'...of an Embryo
Episode 49
Ryan Magers is suing the Alabama Women's Center for wrongful death because his girlfriend, who was 16 at the time, got an abortion—with the consent o…
7 years, 7 months ago
Myth-Busting the Anti-Choice 'Born Alive' Bills
Episode 48
Anti-choice politicians are pushing a new legislative strategy to demonize their opponents and confuse the public: so-called Born Alive bills. In thi…
7 years, 7 months ago
The Cohen Hearing vs. the Kavanaugh Hearings
Episode 47
An unforgettable day of testimony on Capitol Hill began with Republicans demanding a do-over because—wait for it—they didn't get documents on time. F…
7 years, 7 months ago
Clarence Thomas Wants to Blow Up Defamation Law
Episode 46
This week, the Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal by Kathrine McKee, a woman who publicly accused Bill Cosby of raping her more than 40 year…
7 years, 8 months ago
Federal Funding to Discriminate?
Episode 45
In several states, there are evangelical adoption and foster care agencies trying to keep federal funding while refusing to place children in LGBTQ o…
7 years, 8 months ago
The John Roberts Abortion Conundrum...Resolved?
Episode 44
Last night, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to block an anti-choice law in Louisiana from taking effect while it is being challenged in the courts. John …
7 years, 8 months ago
The Supreme Court Head Fake on Abortion in Louisiana
Episode 43
The Supreme Court issued a stay against an anti-choice law in Louisiana—but only for a few days? Jess and Imani try to make sense of this puzzling mo…
7 years, 8 months ago