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Why Clarence Thomas Has a Case of the Sads
Episode 37
Several states have tried to find ways to cut Planned Parenthood out of state Medicaid programs. Naturally, lawsuits followed, and this week, the Sup…
7 years, 4 months ago
Why Aren't LGBTQ People Protected in the Workplace?
Episode 36
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex…
7 years, 5 months ago
The Ohio Abortion Ban Saga Is Bananas
Episode 35
A new bill making its way through the Ohio legislature would effectively ban abortion in the state. It’s called a “heartbeat ban," and Jess and Imani…
7 years, 5 months ago
Midterm Results and the Voting Rights Battles That Will Follow
Episode 34
The midterms elections are (mostly) over. Now what? Jess and Imani sift through the results and lay out the high-stakes legal and political skirmishe…
7 years, 6 months ago
Will Voter Suppression Swing the 2018 Midterms?
Episode 33
Voter suppression in the 2018 midterms is real, and it's scary. In this episode of Boom! Lawyered, Imani and Jess explain the creative and alarming w…
7 years, 6 months ago
They're Coming for Birthright Citizenship
Episode 32
President Trump claims he can end birthright citizenship with an executive order. Jess and Imani explain why that's simply not true—but how this move…
7 years, 6 months ago
Trailer: Unladylike
Episode 31
Here's a podcast we think you’ll love. It’s called Unladylike, and it’s all about gender rules and the folks who break them. They put together this t…
7 years, 6 months ago
Meet the Official Who May Lead the Attack on Transgender Rights
Episode 30
Imani and Jess introduce you to Roger Severino. He runs the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He decorates…
7 years, 6 months ago
Kavanaugh Confirmed. Now What?
Episode 29
Well, that happened. What does it mean and where do we go from here? Jess and Imani break it down.
Also, be sure to check out Jessica's latest piece …
7 years, 7 months ago
Ford Shines, Kavanaugh Whines
Episode 28
Imani and Jess break down an unforgettable day of testimony from Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Expert Repro Journalism That Inspi…
7 years, 7 months ago