Middleboro Review 2: 06/02/22

Thursday, June 2, 2022

Update: Clarence Thomas

Major update: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ wife played an even BIGGER role in the far right’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election than we thought.

That’s right – newly released emails reveal that Ginni Thomas personally contacted two Arizona lawmakers after Election Day, urging them to ignore the will of the voters and pick electors who’d give the state’s votes to Donald Trump. [1]

This is a major, clear-cut conflict of interest for Justice Thomas. How can the public trust him to rule impartially on matters related to the election when these cases could implicate his wife?

Sign the Petition: Justice Thomas must recuse himself from any and all cases related to the 2020 election and the January 6th insurrection >>

In April, the January 6th House Select Committee revealed that Ginni sent several texts to Trump’s chief of staff following the 2020 election. She encouraged him to overturn President Biden’s win and “release the Kraken and save us from the left taking America down.” [2]

Now, thanks to these bombshell emails, we know that her participation in the so-called “Stop the Steal” efforts went so much further.

But that hasn’t stopped Justice Thomas from deliberating on two 2020 election-related cases already. Notably, in one of these cases, Thomas was the only justice to side with Trump – who was trying to hide White House communications about his failed plot to stay in office, potentially including Ginni’s text messages.

If we don’t speak out immediately, Justice Thomas could continue to weigh in on these all-important cases despite his massive conflict of interest – putting the integrity of the Supreme Court and the fate of our democracy at risk.

Add your name if you agree: the public can’t trust Justice Thomas to rule impartially on 2020 election-related cases. He must recuse himself willingly – or be required to do so.

The truth is: we never should have gotten here. Supreme Court justices are the only judges in the country who aren’t officially bound by a code of ethics – even though their decisions make by far the greatest impact on our rights and our lives.

That’s outrageous. Like all other federal judges, the Supreme Court should abide by a transparent code of ethics to stop conflicts like this from threatening the institution's legitimacy.

I hope you’ll join me in speaking out,

Devon Nir, Digital Strategies Manager
and the team at Common Cause

1) https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/2022/05/20/ginni-thomas-arizona-election-emails/
2) https://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/legal-scholars-are-shocked-by-ginni-thomass-stop-the-steal-texts

Members Of The Proud Boys Infiltrate GOP Establishment In Florida

Former FBI counterintelligence agent Peter Strzok and writer-at-large for the Bulwark Tim Miller discuss reporting in the New York Times on the infiltration of the GOP in Florida’s Miami-Dade County by the Proud Boys.

George Conway: DOJ Should Put An End To 'Ridiculous' Durham Investigation Now

A federal jury in Washington found Hillary Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann not guilty Tuesday on a charge of lying to the FBI. Prosecutors from special counsel John Durham's office had contended that Sussmann misrepresented himself during a meeting with the FBI's general counsel in 2016 in hope of orchestrating an 'October surprise' against rival Donald Trump. Attorney George Conway joins Morning Joe to discuss.

After Which Failed Pregnancy Should I Have Been Imprisoned? Rep. Lucy McBath on Reproductive Rights

During a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Democratic Congressmember Lucy McBath of Georgia shared her personal story about accessing reproductive care after experiencing a stillbirth. In doing so, she pointed out how anti-abortion politicians and legislators fail to see the medical necessity of abortion in instances such as hers. “We can be the nation that rolls back the clock, that rolls back the rights of women, and that strips them of their very liberty. Or we can be the nation of choice — the nation where every woman can make her own choice,” says McBath.

14-year-old gives birth and hands baby to customer at restaurant

A teenager walked into a restaurant in Jersey City on Wednesday afternoon with a newborn, handed the baby to a customer and then left. The entire incident at the El Patron restaurant was captured on surveillance video. The 14-year-old mother walked up to the counter and claimed she found the infant girl. Restaurant owner Frankie Aguilar said the teen handed the baby to a good Samaritan and ran away. READ MORE: https://6abc.com/14-year-old-gives-bi...

the most effective way to prepare for whatever Brian Kemp throws at us

Great news:

Because of grassroots supporters like you, we are entering June and beginning the general election strong. We have momentum on our side and we will continue to show Brian Kemp exactly what this team is capable of achieving.

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That’s why we’re asking: Can you commit to a monthly donation of any amount today? We know this is a big ask, so here’s why a recurring donation is the most impactful way you can invest in this campaign and elect Stacey Abrams.

The closer we get to November, the more attention our race will get. But the most critical moment for us to ramp up is right now, not just in the weeks leading up to Election Day when the spotlight is on us. We need your support now so we’re ready for those moments.

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Sign Now: End U.S. support for war in Yemen

Friend:

President Biden is dragging his feet on a campaign promise to end U.S. involvement in the Saudi-UAE-led coalition’s war in Yemen, and time is running out.

Right now, a fragile and life-saving two-month truce has eased a blockade that prevented people from accessing food, fuel, aid, and medical supplies. But millions still suffer from malnutrition and disease, and the warring parties are far from committing to a durable peace. If the truce is not renewed by this week, the fighting – and the humanitarian crisis it fuels – could not only resume, but get worse.

The clock is ticking, and if the President won’t act, then Congress must. It’s time to pass a War Powers Resolution to unilaterally end U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen and pressure the Saudi and Emirati governments to work to finally end the conflict. Luckily, Reps. Jayapal and DeFazio are planning to introduce one any moment now — and that means it’s time for activists like us to get to work.

We can’t let a single member of Congress rest until they do everything in their power to pass this long overdue legislation. It’s up to us to make sure that our energy turns into VOTES.

Can you help push Congress like never before? Sign now to tell Congress to end U.S. support for war in Yemen NOW.

The Saudi- and Emirati-led war has caused the deaths of nearly half a million people and pushed millions more to the edge of starvation. In the months leading up to the current truce, and with ongoing U.S. support, Saudi Arabia and the UAE had escalated their campaign of collective punishment on the people of Yemen, making the start of 2022 one of the deadliest time periods of the war.

Now, after seven years of direct and indirect involvement in the war, it’s time for Congress to fully close the door on an era of U.S. complicity in human rights abuses and war crimes, while applying pressure to make sure the fragile truce continues. That means ceasing the supply of weapons, spare parts, maintenance services, and logistical support to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

But the Biden administration is dragging its feet to end U.S. involvement and fulfill the President’s campaign promise. A War Powers Resolution would get the job done.

Congress must take action to pull millions of Yemenis back from the brink of starvation, and save thousands from further harm and violence, by upholding the truce and ENDING U.S. involvement in Yemen.

Just three years ago, activists like you played a critical role in pressuring Congress to act — and WON. That amazing show of sustained advocacy built the kind of diplomatic pressure that made today’s truce — and the lives it’s helping save — possible.

It’s time to re-up that energy and do it again. Today, the choice between a continued devastating war and a deepening of the crisis OR taking a step toward ending hostilities and helping the Yemeni people is clear — can I count on you to help push Congress toward the path to peace?

Add your name to push Congress to show up and do the right thing: Work to keep the truce alive, and pass a WPR that ENDS U.S. involvement in Yemen.

For years, Win Without War activists like you have been working tirelessly for peace in Yemen.

And with global tensions so high and families struggling here at home, it may feel brazen that we’re asking you to double down on that commitment to ask for even more — but the reality is more petitions, more calls, and more work is how we’ll get this done.

We may be just weeks away from ending our involvement in one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our lifetimes. We can’t stop now.

Thank you for working for peace,

Stephen and the Win Without War team

marbles

Can I be honest with you?

The candidates Democrats are putting up all over this country in RED districts like ours always end up being sanded down to marbles.

They have no edge to them.

They roll to whatever position people want them to take. They will do whatever they can to be polite and not step on anyones’ toes.

THIS IS NOT WORKING! WE NEED GRIT! WE NEED AN EDGE!!

We need something that’ll stick with voters. Republicans have mastered this down to a science. And the more Democrats continue as usual, we will get CRUSHED in every election.

It’s clear we need a new strategy, and that’s exactly why I stepped up to run against MAGA barbie Lauren Boebert.

Truly, I am the only one in this primary that can:
– Reach millions of people (I already have!)
– Call out Lauren’s bullshit
– Engage disillusioned voters in this district

If we want to actually defeat Lauren Boebert, we need to throw everything and the kitchen sink at this race. And I am the one who is committed to do so.

So, will you stand with me now, help me win this primary, and BEAT BOEBERT once and for all?

Remember, when we go high, they take away our rights.

This is an all out war for the rights of marginalized folks, and we need your help.

-Alex

Walker for Colorado

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