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Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Jan 6 Hearings (Opening Arguments podcast OA604)
Surprise! An early episode for everyone! Here’s why: the first Jan 6 hearing is in the books. The next one is Monday AM. Listen for Andrew’s breakdown of hearing 1, and what to look for in hearing 2!
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
What Ruth Bader Ginsburg really said about Roe v. Wade - The Washington Post
…there's a difference between taking issue with how Roe was decided from a strategic standpoint and saying it was wrongly decided — much less agreeing with what the Supreme Court did last week.
Sotomayor: SCOTUS Decision Backing Coach Prayer 'Misconstrues the Facts'
…In his opinion, Gorsuch wrote that the coach, Joe Kennedy, led a "quiet, personal prayer."
But in her dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said Kennedy's prayers weren't as minor as the court's opinion claimed.
"The record reveals that Kennedy had a longstanding practice of conducting demonstrative prayers on the 50-yard line of the football field. Kennedy consistently invited others to join his prayers and for years led student athletes in prayer at the same time and location," Sotomayor wrote. "The Court ignores this history."…
In wake of Roe reversal, some American Jews see attack on religious liberty
The concept of religious liberty is typically associated with the Christian right. But many American Jewish leaders see anti-abortion laws as an infringement on their faith's freedoms...
My Husband And I Are Trying To Start A Family. Six Months Ago, I Had An Abortion. | HuffPost HuffPost Personal
"…As fate would have it, I'm writing this mere hours after learning I am pregnant again. After two unsuccessful pregnancies, those two lines on the pregnancy test bring both trepidation and joy. The excitement of the possibility of growing our family cannot completely overpower the worry and fear of "what if."
What if I miscarry? What if there are medical issues? These are rational concerns, but ones that cannot be answered; Only time will tell. What I should not have to worry about is not having the right to make the decision that is best for myself and my family, should complications arise. I should not have to worry about losing autonomy over my body. I should not have to worry about losing my voice. I should not have to worry about losing my choice. No pregnant person should…"
Pro-Trump web turns to disinfo to counter Jan. 6 testimony - The Washington Post
The former president's supporters quickly spun an online conspiracy theory that he couldn't have possibly lunged for his driver's steering wheel on Jan. 6, 2021. When evidence suggested otherwise, they tried other routes to distract from the truth...
Anti-abortion pregnancy centers will likely outlast the age of Roe – here's how they're funded and the services they provide
"Although these centers have been rightly criticized for disseminating scientifically inaccurate materials and employing potentially deceptive practices, the policy debate about their legitimacy needs to be more nuanced."
January 6 hearing: Cassidy Hutchinson just changed everything - Vox
…She told us, in no uncertain terms, that the sitting president at the very least condoned a violent attack that he knew ahead of time was likely — behavior that is, itself, an assault on the foundations of American government.:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71026473/1241593321.0.jpg)
Opinion | Why was Trump lawyer Cipollone terrified? Latest Jan. 6 hearing raises the question. - The Washington Post
Hutchinson's testimony had many dramatic moments. There was the revelation that Trump expressly wanted metal detectors removed so that supporters who were armed could join the rally crowd; the incredible scene of him grabbing the wheel of the presidential limousine when the Secret Service refused to take him to the Capitol; and testimony that Meadows and Trump legal adviser Rudy Giuliani sought presidential pardons in the aftermath...
I traveled to Jerusalem to face my fear of hell. - YouTube
"The valley of Gehenna in Jerusalem is synonymous with the Christian hell. I traveled there to overcome my fear of hell. "As I travel through Jerusalem, Israel, I discuss the history of hell in Christian tradition. I cover the philosophy of Plato, specifically Platonic dualism, the Jewish afterlife in the Old Testament, Second Temple Jewish apocalypticism, the hellenistic reinterpretation of Jesus' teachings, and more. When other ex-Christians and ex-Evangelicals ask how to stop being afraid of hell, I always recommend learning about the origins of hell in Christianity. Now I'll just share this video instead. "Locations shown here: The Western Wall (Wailing Wall) of the Second Jewish Temple, Mount Zion, the Mount of Olives, Damascus Gate, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, and the valley of Gehenna or gey ben Hinnom."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGvcRnlId4k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGvcRnlId4k
Coach Kennedy case: Neil Gorsuch tells kids to get over religious coercion at school.
"…Justice Neil Gorsuch's opinion for the court accepts the narrative that Kennedy was fired. Which he wasn't—he was put on paid administrative leave. And Gorsuch accepts the narrative that this was "private" and "quiet," even though there were TV cameras and elected officials and people storming the field and knocking over the tuba players to join…"
4 takeaways about Trump from Cassidy Hutchinson's Jan. 6 hearing testimony - The Washington Post
Here are some of her most stunning revelations about Trump…
Truth Wanted 05.24 MD Aware and Vino
0:00 Intro
20:27 David-WA | Abortion in the Future
32:45 Andrew-ME | Only God Decides the Value of Human Life
58:53 Jay-FL | The Is/Ought Gap
1:07:09 Sal-OH | Abortion or Adoption?
1:27:42 Outro
SHOW NOTES
David’s up first, he supports abortion rights, but has a few what-ifs for our hosts to ponder. Is it ethical for parents to keep aborting zygotes until they get the perfect mix of chromosomes they’re seeking? Short answer, yes. Clumps of cells aren’t people, and the person with the uterus has the call. Does this decision approach eugenics? Not really. Keep asking questions David, this was an interesting chat.
Average Andrew has beef with our host’s determination of the intrinsic value of human life. His god assigns value, and our subjective morality can lead to genocide! Like the thing your god did multiple times in his manifesto Andrew? Yes, we want to avoid that. Our hosts illustrate the superiority of secular humanism using the example of euthanasia. Sucks to be dead, but sucks more to be suffering.
Our third caller is Jay, he wants to talk about the is/ought gap from the previous caller, and how that affects our use of the word “arbitrary.” Our hosts draw a metaphor with the rules of gaming, be it chess, volleyball, or anything else. The people playing have to agree on the rules before we can start playing.
Sal wants to talk more about how the rights of a fetus balance out with the rights of the person carrying it. Specifically, how adoption as an option might be a better choice than abortion. In a perfect world, sure, unwanted pregnancies might result in a loving adopted family, but this doesn’t get us past the right of the person with the uterus to decide. We discuss the flaws of the current adoption system before we move on.
20:27 David-WA | Abortion in the Future
32:45 Andrew-ME | Only God Decides the Value of Human Life
58:53 Jay-FL | The Is/Ought Gap
1:07:09 Sal-OH | Abortion or Adoption?
1:27:42 Outro
SHOW NOTES
David’s up first, he supports abortion rights, but has a few what-ifs for our hosts to ponder. Is it ethical for parents to keep aborting zygotes until they get the perfect mix of chromosomes they’re seeking? Short answer, yes. Clumps of cells aren’t people, and the person with the uterus has the call. Does this decision approach eugenics? Not really. Keep asking questions David, this was an interesting chat.
Average Andrew has beef with our host’s determination of the intrinsic value of human life. His god assigns value, and our subjective morality can lead to genocide! Like the thing your god did multiple times in his manifesto Andrew? Yes, we want to avoid that. Our hosts illustrate the superiority of secular humanism using the example of euthanasia. Sucks to be dead, but sucks more to be suffering.
Our third caller is Jay, he wants to talk about the is/ought gap from the previous caller, and how that affects our use of the word “arbitrary.” Our hosts draw a metaphor with the rules of gaming, be it chess, volleyball, or anything else. The people playing have to agree on the rules before we can start playing.
Sal wants to talk more about how the rights of a fetus balance out with the rights of the person carrying it. Specifically, how adoption as an option might be a better choice than abortion. In a perfect world, sure, unwanted pregnancies might result in a loving adopted family, but this doesn’t get us past the right of the person with the uterus to decide. We discuss the flaws of the current adoption system before we move on.
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The same eye surgery cost husband thousands more than his wife : Shots - Health News : NPR
…Even for hospital-based care, Saint Agnes' overall charges are high for cataract surgery, said Dr. Ira Weintraub, chief medical officer for WellRithms, which analyzes health care prices for employers.
"The hospital charged three to four times the amount of what this surgery typically costs, which is around $3,000."
"Nobody gets $9,000 for cataract surgery," he added….
…Saint Agnes Medical Center. It is part of Trinity Health, a nonprofit hospital system headquartered in Michigan with 88 hospitals and 125 urgent care centers across the country. The hospital system brought in nearly $20.2 billion in revenue for the most recent fiscal year…
Capitol attack hearings: if Republicans did nothing wrong, why were pardons sought?
But the request from Brooks stands out because he explicitly outlines two groups for whom he was seeking preemptive pardons, opening a window into his thinking and potentially revealing for what conduct he worried that they might have been guilty of a crime...
‘A matter of life and death’: maternal mortality rate will rise without Roe, experts warn
The states that have now banned or restricted abortion also have some of the highest mortality rates around pregnancy and childbirth, as well as the highest child mortality rates. Mississippi, for instance, where the supreme case that overturned Roe originated, has one of the highest maternal mortality rates – almost twice as high as the rest of the country – and the highest infant mortality rate in the country.
California Court Rules That… Bees are Fish? (Opening Arguments podcast OA603)
Given that the Jan 6 hearing is AFTER we record, we’re doing a little switcheroo! Today is a Tuesday-esque deep dive! What’s with this California court ruling that bees are fish? Is Elon Musk right to mock it? Find out all about it and how it relates to when Reagan designated ketchup as a vegetable!
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Monday, June 27, 2022
At least 6 dead, 42 injured in weekend mass shootings across US - ABC News
A park, a nightclub and on a freeway were among the settings for the violence...
https://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-42-injured-weekend-mass-shootings-us/story
https://abcnews.go.com/US/dead-42-injured-weekend-mass-shootings-us/story
Roe v Wade: senators say Trump supreme court nominees misled them | Roe v Wade | The Guardian
Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, the lone Democrat to back Kavanaugh, voiced similar sentiments. "I trusted Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh when they testified under oath that they also believed Roe v Wade was settled legal precedent and I am alarmed they chose to reject the stability the ruling has provided for two generations of Americans," the Times reported him saying...
Abortion in the U.S.: What the data says | Pew Research Center
… here is a look at the most recent available data about abortion from sources other than public opinion surveys...
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/06/24/what-the-data-says-about-abortion-in-the-u-s-2/
https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/06/24/what-the-data-says-about-abortion-in-the-u-s-2/
Views on ways to reduce number of U.S. abortions vary by party, age | Pew Research Center
…The youngest adults also are more likely than older Americans to say expanding sex education would lead to a reduction in the number of abortions in the U.S.; around seven-in-ten adults ages 18 to 29 (71%) hold this view...
Edit in Alito's abortion opinion reveals weakness in legal argument — Quartz
Some historians also argue that Alito's choice to focus on where abortion laws stood as of 1868 is arbitrary, given that abortion during the early months of pregnancy was accepted under common law during early US history. When states did begin introducing laws banning induced miscarriage in the 1820s and 1830s, the bans specifically applied to later-term abortions, according to historian Leslie J. Reagan. Not to mention that the laws were enacted before women had the right to vote in the US…
Pope Francis Against Himself - POLITICO
…If Francis had actually revitalized those well-begun church reforms — equality for women and men, an empowered laity, a sacramental ministry of service instead of domination — he would have emerged as what the world most needs right now, a prophet of democratic commonwealth. Think of it: more than a billion Catholics, crossing every boundary on the planet, fully enlisted at last — by virtue of the renewed structures of their own institution — in the struggle for human equality, enshrined in self-government. Rooted less in a modern dream of democratic liberalism than in the spirit of radical solidarity first seen in Jesus Christ, this would be a religious retrieval more than a political revolution. Instead, the Catholic Church, in its die-hard shoring up of clerical power, is stuck on the wrong side of the 21st century's great moral demand…
Ivanka Trump Wanted Dad to Pursue Every Unhinged Challenge to the Election as Possible – Mother Jones
Ivanka's coup-friendly remarks are now in the hands of the committee after it subpoenaed Alex Holder, the British filmmaker who had sought to create a "legacy project" for the Trump presidency. To that end, it does seem as though Holder successfully captured one prominent theme of the Trump White House: Ivanka's ruthless self-interest…
Christian Doctors Accidentally Affirm "No Resurrection Required" (Sean McDowell response)
Can the appearances of Jesus be explained away as hallucinations? Two leading doctors offer a medical critique. Dr. Harold Koenig is one of the world's experts in the intersection of science, theology, and spirituality. He has written 575 peer-reviewed scientific journals and 55 books. Craig Fowler, M.D., is Professor & Chair of Surgery at the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine. He has received both Best Doctor in America and US Top Ophthalmology awards.
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Roe v. Wade overturned and abortion banned for Christian 'freedom.' What about Jews?
Why is right-wing Christianity the only religion afforded legal and political accommodation in America?
‘Fewer rights than their grandmothers’: read three justices’ searing abortion dissent
The supreme court has overturned Roe v Wade – here is the dissenting opinion by Justices Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan…
‘It’s important to fight’: US cities erupt in protest as Roe v Wade falls | Roe v Wade | The Guardian
Soon after the supreme court struck down abortion protection, pro-choice demonstrators took to the streets…
New Eastman Docs Set Stage for Jan 6 Hearings (Opening Arguments podcast OA602)
About a week ago, there was yet another smoking gun document trove delivered to us by the Jan. 6 Committee in relation to the Eastman trial. Andrew gives us the full breakdown, including a couple new insurrectionist characters we haven’t yet been introduced to. All of this, plus the first primetime Jan 6. Committee hearing is this Thursday! Listen and be primed for what’s coming.
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Sunday, June 26, 2022
Rabbi Barry Silver: The overturning of Roe v Wade is "an abomination."
Rabbi Barry Silver says the overturning of Roe "criminalizes" his religion...
WATCH LIVE: Jan. 6 Committee hearings - Day 2
Warning: This hearing includes graphic language.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection presents more of its findings to the public on Monday, June 13. The hearing, the second of several planned by the Jan. 6 committee in the coming weeks, will focus on former President Donald Trump's level of involvement leading up to and on the day of the attack on the Capitol.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection presents more of its findings to the public on Monday, June 13. The hearing, the second of several planned by the Jan. 6 committee in the coming weeks, will focus on former President Donald Trump's level of involvement leading up to and on the day of the attack on the Capitol.
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The Supreme Court’s abortion decision is based on a myth. Here’s why. - The Washington Post
Reproductive health research tell us that many people seeking abortions today (as in the past) are married women who are already parents but who see abortion as the best way to care for the children they already have. But this data disrupts a linchpin of the White Christian nationalist myth, suggesting that motherhood might not always be sacred, or that women might make decisions that value their own sexual and bodily autonomy...
11 Useful iPhone Hacks Every User Should Know
If you want to get the most out of your iPhone and learn the best tips and tricks for using your phone, here are 11 of the best lesser-known features in Apple's mobile pocket-sized computer…
Opinion | The Supreme Court’s gun ruling is bad, but not for the reasons you might think - The Washington Post
So what will pass muster? Who knows? And therein lies the folly of the court. The cherrypicked history modified by subjective reasoning from Roberts and Kavanaugh eradicates the very things the law is supposed to provide: stability and predictability. No state or local jurisdiction can look at this decision and be certain what will pass constitutional muster...
End of the End of the Kalam? (feat. Matt Dillahunty) (William Lane Craig response)
66,392 views Mar 31, 2022 A popular atheist declares the end of the Kalam. Dr. Craig has a response. And that atheist, Matt Dillahunty, joins me for a response to that response.
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The Atheist Experience 26.25 with Apostate Prophet and Secular Rarity
00:00 Intro
02:56 David-(CA) | The Necessary Being Is Necessarily Not Natural But...
22:08 Kevin-UT | Comforting Grieving Religious Family As An Atheist?
35:53 Ben-AK | This Week On "Non-Sequitur Hour"... Ben
50:21 Kevin-GA | What Makes Trans People More Real Than God?
1:10:11 Ahmad-WA | Where Does Morality Come From?
1:19:40 Timothy-CA | The Quran's Take On Abortion Permissibility
1:27:50 William-FL | Souls Definitely Exist & Are Proof Of God
1:33:51 Daniel-MD | When Does Religious Indoctrination Become Child Abuse?
1:39:05 Outro
SHOW NOTES In today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Secularity Rarity is joined by Apostate Prophet! First up is David from Canada who is calling to argue for a necessary uncaused first cause for the universe, ie a creator god.
02:56 David-(CA) | The Necessary Being Is Necessarily Not Natural But...
22:08 Kevin-UT | Comforting Grieving Religious Family As An Atheist?
35:53 Ben-AK | This Week On "Non-Sequitur Hour"... Ben
50:21 Kevin-GA | What Makes Trans People More Real Than God?
1:10:11 Ahmad-WA | Where Does Morality Come From?
1:19:40 Timothy-CA | The Quran's Take On Abortion Permissibility
1:27:50 William-FL | Souls Definitely Exist & Are Proof Of God
1:33:51 Daniel-MD | When Does Religious Indoctrination Become Child Abuse?
1:39:05 Outro
SHOW NOTES In today’s episode of the Atheist Experience, Secularity Rarity is joined by Apostate Prophet! First up is David from Canada who is calling to argue for a necessary uncaused first cause for the universe, ie a creator god.
Next up is Kevin from UT who is calling to ask for advice on how to help comfort religious family members who are grieving the death of a family member. The caller is out as an atheist, so they are unsure of how to approach them without potentially triggering a confrontation.
Ben from AK makes an argument for something, in theory about a necessary first cause being. If anyone watching can piece this puzzle together, please let us know on the Facebook group.
Next is Kevin from GA who is against the support for trans individuals because they don’t understand how someone knowing their trans is any different than someone claiming to have spoken with God in the bedroom.
Up next is Ahmad from WA is calling to talk about the anchor point for objective theistic morality, and the lack of one when it comes to Atheism.
Next up is Timothy from CA who wants to talk about what the Hadith says about abortion, specifically that Allah gives a fetus a soul after four months. AP breaks down this statement and points out the inconsistencies between Islamic culture and the schools of thought therewithin, and what is stated about abortion.
Next is William from FL who is calling to ask our hosts how we know 100% that other humans exist. Apparently, our hosts know humans exist with 100% certainty because we have some sort of soul knowledge and that is somehow proof for God?
Daniel from MD is calling to ask if religious indoctrination, e.g. inducing fear of hell, child abuse and if so where should that line be drawn between the two?
Republican who livestreamed Capitol attack given three months in prison
West Virginia lawmaker Derrick Evans, 37, who filmed self-incriminating footage, pleaded guilty to committing civil disorder…
Five takeaways from the fifth day of Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot hearings | Reuters
U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger, a Republican on the Democrat-led committee who has withstood a torrent of criticism from his parthy brethren, offered a scathing quip, telling the committee: "The only reason I know to ask for a pardon is because you think you've committed a crime."…/cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/V5WSTG3CAVMV5ETPOMTINHHGOM.jpg)
US woman on vacation in Malta denied lifesaving abortion - ABC News
…About a week in, Prudente was rushed to the hospital where she was told the placenta separated from her uterus and she was starting to miscarry. It meant the pregnancy was no longer viable, and unless the pregnancy was aborted - Prudente's life would be in severe danger. But abortion is illegal in Malta - even under extreme circumstances like hers...
Contraception, gay marriage: Clarence Thomas signals new targets for supreme court
"The logic of Justice Alito's opinion, as the dissent pointed out, would absolutely threaten the constitutional legitimacy of all constitutional privacy rights," Berman said. "It goes against the institutional obligation to respect precedent. And it also goes against, as Chief Justice Roberts pointed out in his opinion, the principle that you don't decide in a given case, more than you have to resolve in that case."…
Pro-life is not just opposing abortion, Vatican says after U.S. ruling | Reuters
Anti-abortion activists should be concerned with other issues that can threaten life, such as easy access to guns, poverty and rising maternity mortality rates, the Vatican's editorial director said on Saturday.../cloudfront-us-east-2.images.arcpublishing.com/reuters/GWPE7Z3BEBNJJDJ2VCOUQIYM3Q.jpg)
GEICO to Pay $5.2m for Car Sex?! and MORE Jan 6 Bombshells (Opening Arguments podcast OA605)
Today is two entire show’s worth of things somehow crammed into one! First, Jan 6 hearing #3 is in the books. Some amazing bombshells! Also, I grill Andrew on intent and how it could possibly be that we have to prove what Trump had going on in his dumb brain. It’s an extended cross examination but hopefully it will provide more understanding! THEN, you’ve likely seen the headlines: GEICO has to pay $5.2m for car sex? Really? Well, we might have another McDonald’s coffee lawsuit on our hands! Get the break down!
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SCOTUS Ruling Guarantees More Innocent Will Be Put to Death (Opening Arguments podcast OA601)
The way you know the Supreme Court is ruining the law in this country is if their lips are moving. Well, this time they’ve decided that a 10 year old precedent is already too old for them, and that if you were given a terrible lawyer by the state, you should have thought of that before you decided to be poor. Shinn v. Ramirez.
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Will There Be Justice for Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman? and Bye Bye Miranda Rights! (Opening Arguments podcast OA607)
If you watched Tuesday’s hearing, you saw the heartbreaking story of how these two amazing women were viciously slandered by Rudy Giuliani and other members of the big lie insurrectionists. Their lives were absolutely turned upside down by complete racist fabrications. Do they have recourse? What will happen?
Then, Andrew breaks down the complete breakdown of the legal fabric of our society. Say goodbye to any meaningful sense in which you have the right to remain silent! The Supreme Court has gutted Miranda rights, because why the f not, apparently. Oh but they make up for it by eroding states’ ability to restrict open carry of guns. So that’s cool.
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Then, Andrew breaks down the complete breakdown of the legal fabric of our society. Say goodbye to any meaningful sense in which you have the right to remain silent! The Supreme Court has gutted Miranda rights, because why the f not, apparently. Oh but they make up for it by eroding states’ ability to restrict open carry of guns. So that’s cool.
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Saturday, June 25, 2022
The News Roundup – Domestic (The 1A) 2022-06-24
The Jan. 6 committee is extending its public hearings into July, after receiving additional evidence relevant to its investigation. This evidence includes hours of footage of former President Donald and his associates, filmed by a British documentarian.
In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court voted to strike down Roe v. Wade this week. In the majority opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote, “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.”
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In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court voted to strike down Roe v. Wade this week. In the majority opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote, “It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s elected representatives.”
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Church/State Separation Is Unconstitutional Now (Hemant Mehta and Jessica Bluemke, The Friendly Atheist podast #432)
— Evangelist Franklin Graham told a woman to stay with her abusive husband after downplaying her suffering. (1:00)
— The Supreme Court's decision in Carson v. Makin was a devastating blow to church/state separation. (16:49)
— Georgia's Herschel Walker, running for U.S. Senate, once said that Multiple Personality Disorder isn’t a problem because Jesus had it too. Christians don't seem to care. (36:13)
— Sex abuse allegations against a popular Christian singer, Chris Rice, were found "credible." (40:41)
— A New IFB church member was arrested for threatening violence at a Pride parade. (51:25)
— Three men in Maine have sued the Catholic Church after state officials eliminated the statute of limitations for child sex abuse cases. (1:00:11)
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How Egbert v. Boule Portends Shocking US Fascism – with Matt Cameron (Opening Arguments podcast OA606)
You may have recently seen people posting about a disturbing Supreme Court decision (what else is new) with images of how much of the US is within 100 miles of a border, and how federal agents can basically get away with anything in most of the country. What was that about? Was it overblown? Welp. Attorney Matt Cameron is here to tell us no, actually. It was underblown, if anything. Not blown enough. Listen for the full breakdown, including classic Bivens. Before that, Andrew does a quick refresher on pocket pardons and why they… are not a thing.
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How Trump’s plot to make “Effin’ A-hole” Jeff Clark Attorney almost came to fruition.
"I thought Jeff Clark's proposal was nuts," Herschmann said in a recorded deposition. "When he finished discussing what he planned on doing, I said … 'effin' a-hole, congratulations you just admitted the first step or act you take as attorney general will be committing a felony and violating [the federal rules of criminal procedure]. You're clearly the right candidate for this job.'"…
Why it matters that the feds showed up at Jeffrey Clark’s door
Jeffrey Clark used his Justice Department position to help advance Trump's anti-election scheme. Now, federal law enforcement has shown up at his home...
Jordan Klepper Shows Trump Supporters January 6th Hearing Clips | The Daily Show | The Daily Show - YouTube
Jordan Klepper heads to a Mississippi rally to figure out if the January 6th hearings are enough to break the MAGA bubble surrounding Trump supporters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNIJH5gufaQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNIJH5gufaQ
Angry Trump Again Demands The Impossible From Jan. 6 Panel After Riveting Hearing | HuffPost Latest News
He calls for evidence of what doesn't exist: a rigged election...
Friday, June 24, 2022
Watch: Day 5 of Jan. 6 committee hearings | AP News - YouTube
The panel is trying to make a methodical case that President Donald Trump’s lies about the 2020 election led directly to the attack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5hgdGLdh8E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5hgdGLdh8E
Food additive or carcinogen? The growing list of chemicals banned by EU but used in US
There's a hidden ingredient used as a whitener in an array of foods, from candies and pastries to cheeses and gum. It's called titanium dioxide, and while commonly used in the US, it's being banned in the EU as a possible carcinogen...
When it comes to January 6, Republicans are entirely divorced from reality
In his closing statement before the January 6 committee, former US appellate court judge J Michael Luttig – one of the most conservative judges in the federal system, whom George W Bush passed over for the supreme court because Bush thought him too conservative – called Trump and his allies and supporters "a clear and present danger to American democracy."…
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Liberal groups devote millions to blocking GOP election deniers - The Washington Post
"MAGA leaders intend to use 2022 midterm wins to install Trump in 2024 regardless of the vote," read a slide of the PowerPoint Hoffman presented to the group, which was obtained by The Washington Post.
He was pitching some of the nation's wealthiest people on a doomsday idea that has become a growing obsession among the liberal donor community. Another slide, titled "How MAGA midterms can install Trump," laid out a step-by-step hypothetical scenario: Republicans win statewide offices in key battleground states in 2022 and then change state laws in 2023 to give legislatures control over presidential electors. After the next presidential election, they declare votes from urban centers "tainted" and overrule the popular vote by sending their own slate of electors to Washington...
3 Signs Of A Medicare Fraud Or Scam Every Senior And Caregiver Needs To Know | HuffPost Life
If Medicare is making unsolicited contact with you, keep your guard up. Real Medicare does not need to call you to verify your information...
Jan. 6 probe expands with new subpoenas focused on false electors - The Washington Post
Prosecutors appear focused on how political activists supporting Donald Trump tried to use invalid electors to thwart Joe Biden's 2020 victory…
GOP senator considering blocking school meal funding deal over transgender policy fight - POLITICO
The USDA guidance, however, is only aimed at programs that receive federal nutrition money, not other aspects of school policy that may affect LGBTQ students. A USDA official emphasized that the administration wouldn't pull funding from a school lunch program just because the state has restrictive laws around sports or bathroom access for transgender kids, nor because a school lacks an LGBTQ policy. Rather, individuals could only file complaints if they've been discriminated against by the specific school lunch program based on gender identity — for example, if they were denied food because they were transgender.
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