Tag Archives: ACLU

The ACLU does stand-up for John Oliver

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Naomi

I have two items about this inedible defamation lawsuit coal magnate Bob Murray brought against John Oliver. The first is from the ACLU, which filed an amicus brief in support of Oliver. The brief is brilliantly funny. Source: This Coal … Continue reading →

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“At Site of Scopes Trial, Darrow Statue Belatedly Joins Bryan’s”

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Naomi

Source: At Site of Scopes Trial, Darrow Statue Belatedly Joins Bryan’s – The New York Times I am so delighted to see this! Although the delight is tempered by reading the story about this statue. Because I can see the … Continue reading →

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How one plaintiff has been our hero in the voter suppression wars

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Naomi

Source: Ruthelle Frank, ACLU Plaintiff, Friend, and Voting Rights Champion, Passes Away at 89. Ruthelle Frank had all the qualifications to be a heroic plaintiff. She was righteously aggrieved and did something about it. She persisted, did not get discouraged … Continue reading →

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