Ep. 156: SCOTUS Goons Never Die

DISCLAIMER: Despite our extensive research, we were not aware of the mummerings about Lori Smith and the 303 Creative LLC v Elenis case being built upon fake evidence. Now of course, the information is everywhere as folks are picking apart the ruling and the case. Deepest apologies that we didn’t know about this prior to our conversation otherwise we would’ve addressed it. It further proves how absolutely ridiculous this case/ruling are.

EQ: What are some of the most significant Supreme Court cases this year and how could the ideological changes on the court impact the country?

Just last episode we gave an update on recent SCOTUS rulings. Today we meet again to discuss some of the most unsurprising decisions and what they might mean for us. If you haven’t listened to our previous conversations check them out “the SCOTUS goons” and SCOTUS Rulings Trickle In.

Related Articles:

• Affirmative action struck down. 

• Politico Piece

• Anti-commandeering principles of the Tenth Amendments

• Religious Accommodations At Work

• Key Documents May Be Fake

• The Mysterious Case of The Fake Gay Marriage Website

Do Your Fudging Homework:

• Hope: The book Stephen Vladeck, The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court uses Stealth Ruling to amass power and undermine the Republic.”

• Megan: Follow SCOTUSblog for nerdy, indepth cover of the Supreme Court.

Ep. 155: SCOTUS Rulings Trickle In

EQ: What are some of the most significant Supreme Court cases this year and how could the ideological changes on the court impact the country?

In March we discussed what “the SCOTUS goons” were up to in an episode reviewing some significant cases. This episode we check-in on recent rulings, sharing surprises and reactions. Things may have changed since the recording but hopefully it’s still an insightful conversation.

Related Resources:

• Major Supreme Court Decisions 2023

• WA Post Tracking

• Roberts Throws a Curveball

• Katanji Jackson made powerful argument against this “race-neutral” argument, arguing that the original reconstruction amendments were, in fact, written to be “race-conscious”

• Animal Cruelty & Interstate Commerce

• Four SCOTUS Rulings That Could Rock America

Do Your Fudging Homework:

• Hope: Check out this book Stephen Vladeck, The Shadow Docket: How the Supreme Court uses Stealth Ruling to amass power and undermine the Republic.” or his NPR Interview

• Megan: Sign up to be a Channel 253 member and come to our live event on  June 29!

Ep. 148: The SCOTUS Goons Have Been Busy

EQ: What are some of the most significant Supreme Court cases this year and how could the ideological changes on the court impact the country?

Today we dig into the various cases in review by the Supreme Court, discussing the implications of a ruling in one direction or other. 

Related Sources:

• Looking Ahead: A Supreme Court Preview for 2023

• Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina and Students for Fair Admissions Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College 

• Current precedent was established in 2003 - Gratz v Bollinger and Grutter v Bollinger

• 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (21-476)

• Merrill v. Milligan (21-1086)

• Moore v. Harper (21-1271)

• 15 State Laws in Effect in 2023

• Tennessee GOP introduces bills that shake up Nashville

• Tennessee HB 0878 targeting marriage equality

• Limiting Cabaret; implications for drag shows

• AntiDrag Bills passed sweeping the US are straight from history’s playbook

• Status of Anti Drag Bills Across the US

Champagne & Real Pain:

🥂Mo Amer, Palestinian-American comedian came to Abu Dhabi for a show!

🥂 Jon Stewart!

👎🏻Desantis