Category Archives: Racism

How juries are selected

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Naomi

Years ago, I was in England to celebrate the joint aggregate birthday of two dear friends. (I think it was their 90th.) The evening became even more delightful to me when I realized that the man sitting next to me … Continue reading →

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How shocking was the Capitol assault?

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Naomi

This shocking: The heckling, praying, singing, chanting, and screaming grew louder, and the riot police inched closer together. The crowd was larger and rowdier than in recent years. Things were more tense. Violence had become common. Abortion clinics had been … Continue reading →

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Expulsion from Congress

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Naomi

Since everybody’s talking about expelling Marjorie Taylor Greene, et al., from the House, I thought to do some essential work: how can someone be expelled from the House? It took me a few minutes to learn that expulsion requires a … Continue reading →

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