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Apr 9Liked by Andra Watkins

Thanks for this. I am so frustrated by the lack of media coverage of Project 2025. I’ve always hated it when horse-race and polling based coverage takes the place of covering the issues and the stakes. It’s always seemed lazy but now it’s outright journalistic malpractice.

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I am determined. So are you. This is our collective finger to the horse-racers and the both-sides-ers. WE CAN DO THIS. I'm so honored to be in this fight with everyone here.

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Apr 9Liked by Andra Watkins

Here's Andra's talking points in a free teleprompter app. Keep it handy on your phone so you can tell more people about Project 2025. The script includes links to the underlying articles and you can adjust the font size and scroll speed.

https://bigstageteleprompter.online/content/J8EhYqjwuA

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You're the best, Deepak. I love this. Thank you.

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Apr 10Liked by Andra Watkins

Great stuff Deepak.....

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Apr 9Liked by Andra Watkins

Not to mention all the far right (and way wrong) judges that are already in place after 45's Reign of Error....which America will be living with for decades to come, in some cases.

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We need term limits for federal judges. And our politicians for that matter. And a more democratic process for appointing federal judges.

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Apr 11Liked by Andra Watkins

All of your readers, & you need to listen to the 8 episode podcast

“Contempt of Court” by Elie Mystal.

He is so knowledgeable about the Supreme Court & the Constitution & he outlines several things the we need to do to dilute the power of the SCOTUS.

He points out the folly of calling for term limits because unfortunately, that would require a constitutional amendment & we all should know how extremely difficult that is. Of all the democracies in the world, ours has a constitution that is the most difficult to amend.

I really, really encourage everyone to listen to those 8 podcasts, you will learn so much.

If you can afford it, either in print or audiobook format (even better) is his book “Allow Me to Retort - A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution” is

excellent!!! You will learn so much about our constitution in his extremely entertaining language. He explains how Congress can reform the court & & reduce its power, even get some of those extremists off the “main” SCOTUS bench without ever having to do a constitutional amendment.

I just can’t recommend it highly enough.

If any of you are still on X, twitter, you should follow Elie Mystal. Sometimes when the court is hearing oral arguments, he posts point by point rebuttals or comments on what is being said.

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I’m going to download this weekend. You’ve recommended this a couple of times. I’m taking a picture of this one.

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Apr 10Liked by Andra Watkins

Absolutely term limits on all judges - and while many state judges are elected - I think EVERY single judge in this country should be elected. That includes state supreme court, SCOTUS, Federal.......all of them.

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Agreed.

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Apr 10Liked by Andra Watkins

Thanks. Check out this map for the Congressional races in Arizona, the two State Supreme Court Justices who voted for the abortion ban and are up for re-election and links to the ballot measure that would put abortion rights in the state constitution. https://arcg.is/1fqeSX

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Apr 9Liked by Andra Watkins

Excellent info and strategy. I don’t like that I have to study and learn all the ways in which the god-bothering snakes are trying to ruin our lives and societies across the entire world but it seems super important to at least try to educate our fellow humans and do what we can to keep the evil ones from taking over. Thanks Andra for doing your part and then some.

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Please let me know if these talking points make it easier. I learn by doing, so I hope this space keeps improving until the election.

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Apr 9Liked by Andra Watkins

The talking points definitely are needed. Longer explanations are great too but I need quick points I can remember or go to easily. I like the link Deepak posted, good stuff!

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Deepak excels at visuals. I’m grateful for him.

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Apr 11Liked by Andra Watkins

If any of you haven’t already seen it, go to this website, or find it on YouTube:

findoutpac.com

It is the ad telling Texans to vote out the 3 TX Supreme Court justices who were involved in the total ban on abortion in that state & all of the other terrible extremist rulings.

Their names are Jimmy, John, & Jane

& the ad is glorious, superb!!

Share it to all your sm accounts.

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Apr 10Liked by Andra Watkins

Great article- these are perfect talking points with people to help them understand how regressive things have already gotten in the short two years since Roe was overturned.

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It really is a lot. Overwhelming but persuasive to see it in one article.

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deletedApr 9Liked by Andra Watkins
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This whole week is now quick guides. Until I get to Leviticus on Friday. Ha.

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Get em!

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