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Unveiling the Supreme Court: A Critical Look at the Highest Court in the Land
Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible
The US supreme court has vast power to impact our government. They can override laws passed by our democratically elected congress, dismantle regulations implemented by our elected president’s administration, and there is little recourse when they do so. As such, their impact on our democracy can be immense. MORE >
• How do cases come to their attention?
• How do they decide what cases to take up?
• What methods do they use to make their determinations?
• What have been the recent results of their deliberations?
• How can we reform this court, so that it supports our democracy, instead of damaging it?Please join us for this interesting discussion.
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“Liberal” and “Conservative” – origin and evolution of these terms.
Ed Spire, Co-lead, Restore our Democracy Project, NWSOFA-Indivisible
When and why did terms such as "liberal" and "conservative" originate? How have those terms evolved through the decades? Knowing where we come from, on both sides of the aisle, can give us the perspective necessary to chart our way forward in a manner that honors our past and leads to a useful future.