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Politicon brings the brilliant team of political and legal masterminds together for Politicon's #SistersInLaw.
Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.
Joyce Vance, Jill Wine-Banks, Barb McQuade, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr will pull back the curtain on how our government actually works, take on the corrupt, share their wisdom and give us their rulings on the latest in politics, law, and culture.
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May 1, 2021 • 1h 29min
14: Civil Rights, The Snapchat Cheerleader & Rudy
The #SistersInLaw come together to look at how the DoJ is reclaiming its role as the defender of our civil rights, and how it can defend our society’s marginalized in the coming years. Then, they examine the case of the snappy snapchat cheerleader and if she should be sanctioned, before giving you the dirty on the legal issues facing Rudy Guliani. Is this the end for him? Find out with #SistersInLaw.
And most importantly here is the link to the photos of Cheerleader Kim :
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Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
THIS WEEK’S ARTICLES FROM THE SISTERS:
FROM BARB MCQUADE
First, Do No Escalation
Here’s What The Rudy Raid Means
FROM KIMBERLY ATKINS
Garland Lays Groundwork For Rebuilding Trust
Pack The Lower Courts
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Apr 24, 2021 • 1h 4min
13: Chauvin, Consent Decrees & Career Building
With the Chavin conviction in, #SistersInLaw are ready to break down the next phase of justice in the case. Do the police need reform, and are consent decrees the secret to reforming the status quo? The #sisters look into it before sharing how they are able to pursue so many of their other goals and still succeed in the legal field. Think you can keep up?
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
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Apr 17, 2021 • 1h 7min
12: Cops, Courts, & Collusion
The #SistersInLaw are back to break down the recent police shooting cases. First, they look at the role of jury instructions and how it could affect the Chauvin trial before examining the applicable charges in the Potter case. Is our law up to the challenge of reaching justice? The #Sisters hope so. Then, they lay out the recent news on Russian interference and what can be done about it!
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Email the sisters at SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
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Apr 10, 2021 • 1h 6min
11: Witnesses, Passports, and The Chauvin Jury
Join the #SistersInLaw as they examine the role of cooperating and corroborating witnesses in the Matt Gaetz investigation. Is he a witness, or a target? Then, they weigh the issues surrounding vaccine passports and how they might be implemented before giving you the latest on the Derek Chauvin trial and looking into the role the jury will play in the case.
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Email your questions to the Sisters at sistersinlaw@politicon.com
Or tweet using #SistersInLaw
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Apr 3, 2021 • 1h 20min
10: Chauvin, Gaetz and Judicial Nominees
With legal issues dominating the national conversation, the #SistersInLaw convened this week to examine the role of causation in the Derek Chauvin trial and what standards apply in different scenarios. Then, they take on the myriad troubles facing Rep. Gaetz and whether he should resign, before highlighting the importance President Biden has placed on diversity in his judicial nominations-- truly benefiting the country.
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Some Articles From The #Sisters
From Barb:
Lawyers Deliver Drama On TV, But Witnesses & Evidence Star In The Derek Chauvin Trial
It’s Raining In Georgia
Kim’s piece on civil cases against Trump: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/04/01/opinion/civil-suits-could-be-path-holding-trump-accountable-insurrection/?p1=StaffPage
From Joyce
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/biden-s-first-11-federal-judge-nominees-highlight-highly-nuanced-n1262956
Email the sisters at sistersinlaw@politicon.com or tweet using #SistersInLaw
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Mar 27, 2021 • 1h 17min
9: Gun Control, Pay Equity & The Chauvin Case
The #SistersInLaw take a minute to celebrate Jill’s new movie, but then quickly dive into some of the most pressing issues facing our nation. First, they weigh the case for gun control and what will get us there before taking on pay equity for women, and looking at the charges faced by Derek Chauvin.
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Email the sisters at sistersinlaw@politicon.com
or tweet using #SistersInLaw
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Mar 20, 2021 • 1h 9min
8: Hate Crimes & Intersectionality
After the tragic shooting in Atlanta, the #SistersInLaw take on the epidemic of racism and misogyny in the country. First, they examine the potential for hate crimes charges in the recent shooting and they can apply, before looking at the intersectionality angle, and the legacy of racism in some of our most important systems. Then the #sisters take your questions!
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw:
Kimberly Atkins Boston Globe Article:
When A Hate Crime Is Clear, Gaslighting Almost Always Follows
Email your questions to sistersinlaw@politicon.com
Or tweet them using #SistersInLaw
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Mar 13, 2021 • 58min
7: Jury Selection, Trans Rights and AG Merrick Garland
With the Derek Chauvin trial ramping up, the #Sisters give you the inside scoop on the process of jury selection and what they’ve encountered in their own lives. Then, they lay out the laws supporting transgender rights and importance of the Equality Act. Towards the end, you can celebrate Merrick Garland’s success with them...before pondering why some stellar female candidates for other positions didn’t make it. What gives?
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw:
Kimberly Atkins:
There is No God Given Right to Discriminate Against LGBT People
Joyce Vance:
Civil Plaintiffs Can Get More From Trump In Discovery Than Criminal Prosecutors Can
Email your questions to SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can!
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Mar 6, 2021 • 1h 2min
6: Grand Jury, Cuomo and the Filibuster
Hang out with the #SistersInLaw this week while they give a short masterclass on grand juries, their role in the legal system and what we can expect from them in coming cases. Then they lay out the accusations against Governor Cuomo before pondering the role of the filibuster and if it hurts more than it helps.
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Recent Publications By The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce’s MSNBC Article :
https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/gop-has-enlisted-supreme-court-its-anti-voting-rights-crusade-n1259670
Kim’s Boston Globe Article:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/03/04/opinion/history-will-clearly-see-this-existential-moment-voting-rights-lawmakers-must-see-it-now/?p1=StaffPage
Jill Wine-Banks’ “The Watergate Girl” Now Available In Paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/Watergate-Girl-Justice-Criminal-President-ebook/dp/B07X18PQNY
Don’t forget to email your questions to SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can!

Feb 27, 2021 • 1h 5min
5: #SistersAgainstSexism
Join the #SistersInLaw this week as they stand up for Neera Tanden and share their own experiences with sexism-- and how to beat it! Then they take on the threats to voting rights facing minorities in our country and fill us in on the current efforts at suppression. Can it be stopped? If anything, the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act is a start towards tackling systemic racism, but there’s a lot more (legal) work to do!
Get More From The #SistersInLaw:
Joyce Vance: Twitter | University of Alabama Law | MSNBC
Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President
Kimberly Atkins: Twitter | Boston Globe | WBUR
Barb McQuade: Twitter | University of Michigan Law | Just Security | MSNBC
Recent Articles By The #SistersInLaw:
Kim’s Boston Globe Article
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/25/opinion/after-brutal-year-garland-must-work-reform-doj-restore-black-americans-trust/?p1=StaffPage
Email your questions to SISTERSINLAW@POLITICON.COM
or TWEET them using #SistersInLaw and we’ll answer as many as we can.


