Workers' rights are facing a slew of different challenges, from a hostile U.S. Supreme Court to corporations actively undermining their workers' right to organize. Add in the unique challenges of working amidst a pandemic, and this episode could not be more timely or important. Join Russ Feingold, ACS President, for his conversation with labor experts on how we protect workers' rights in 2021.
Episode Host: Russ Feingold, ACS President
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Link: "The Supreme Court Lashes Out at Unions—Again. Why Union Elections Are Not Like Other Elections," by Ruben Garcia
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In August 2017, hundreds of white supremacists, including members of the KKK and neo-Nazis, descended upon the City of Charlottesville, Virginia, for a “Unite the Right” rally. The rally turned violent, and a white nationalist drove his car through the crowd, causing multiple injuries and the death of counter-protestor Heather Heyer. Since Charlottesville, there has been an array of conversations about how we hold domestic extremists accountable. In this episode, Kara Stein, ACS VP for Policy and Program, speaks with the legal team that has filed civil litigation in federal court to hold those responsible for the violence in Charlottesville accountable. They will discuss the legal claims involved and whether this litigation could be a model for holding extremists accountable going forward.
Episode Host: Kara Stein, Vice President of Policy and Program from ACS
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The American Constitution Society recently announced its support for a Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission (TRHT). This episode delves into why we need TRHT in the United States and uses housing segregation as a case study for how racism is baked into our laws and legal systems. Join Zinelle October, Dr. Gail Christopher, and Richard Rothstein for this discussion about how we achieve legal transformation and racial equity in this country.
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Episode Host: Zinelle October, Executive Vice President at ACS
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In the past year, state legislatures across the country have introduced a slew of anti-trans bills seeking to criminalize gender-affirming healthcare and bar trans girls from playing sports. But really, these attacks are not about healthcare or sports; they are just the latest attempts to suppress trans existence. Join Jordan Blisk for his conversation with Dr. Jerrica Kirkley and civil rights attorney Avatara Smith-Carrington about the latest attacks on trans people and the broader fight for trans liberation.
Today's Host: Jordan Blisk, ACS Associate Director of Chapters and Executive Director and Board Chair of the Colorado Name Change Project
Episode Guests:
Avatara Smith-Carrington from Lambda Legal
Dr. Jerrica Kirkley from Plume
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently concluded its 2020-2021 term, announcing a series of decisions in high profile cases related to voting rights, labor rights, and LGBTQ rights. ACS's Policy and Program team discuss several of the decisions and what they mean for the law going forward. The team also looks ahead to the Court's upcoming term and previews some of the more controversial cases on the docket. This is a great episode for listeners who are interested in learning more about the Supreme Court and why courts matter.
Episode Host: Jeanne Hruska, ACS senior advisor for communications and strategy
Episode Guests: Kara Stein, ACS Vice President of Policy and Program | Christopher Wright Durocher, ACS Senior Director of Policy and Program | Lindsay Langholz, ACS Director of Policy and Program | Debra Perlin, ACS Director of Policy and Program
Link: ACS's 2020-2021 SCOTUS Review
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The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to voting rights in its recent 6-3 decision in Brnovich v. DNC. The Court's conservative majority upheld two Arizona voter suppression laws and gutted a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. Join Lindsay Langholz and Kat Calvin for a discussion about the impact of this decision and the Court's previous decision in Shelby County v. Holder. They discuss where the fight to protect voting rights goes from here and what listeners can do in their local communities.
Episode Host: Lindsay Langholz, ACS Director of Policy and Program
Episode Guest: Kat Calvin of Spread the Vote
Link: Supreme Court's decision in Brnovich v. DNC
Link: ACS's 2020-2021 Supreme Court Review Program
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