Posted on 07/14/2018 6:59:50 PM PDT by mdittmar
We are all susceptible to being lulled into a false sense of security that makes us think all is right with the world, or at least our little corner of it. But if you needed a reminder that these times are anything but normal, you just got it by way of the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent rulings, and Donald Trump’s nominee to the court: Brett Kavanaugh.
The justices delivered an eardrum-splitting, 200-decibel wakeup call in the term that just ended. Their decisions said everything about how central the court is to the lives of everyday Americans. If Kavanaugh is confirmed as the next justice, the court will further advance an agenda that favors the wealthy and powerful.
In case you don’t quite get just how much the justices (who hold lifetime appointments) matter, here is a quick rundown of some of their most pivotal rulings this year.
The justices:
What’s at stake is our health care system, our right to organize together to advocate for fair pay and benefits for ourselves and resources for our students, reproductive rights for women, sensible gun restrictions, environmental and consumer protections, and whether the president can be held accountable under the law.
Consider the court’s past rulings related to education. Many expanded opportunities for students: Brown v. Board of Education obliterated the idea of “separate but equal.” Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin upheld the use of a race-conscious admissions program to cultivate more-diverse campuses. Plyer v. Doe upheld the right of all students, regardless of their immigration status, to a free public education.
Keep in mind that the Supreme Court is the only institution in our federal government whose primary purpose is to protect the rights of the minority, those who might otherwise not have a voice in our institutions. That means the next justice absolutely must not be beholden to partisan or corporate interests.
But Kavanaugh shows such favoritism toward the wealthy and powerful that one of the best-known corporate-funded organizations, the Heritage Foundation, has given him its seal of approval. That is definitely not good for working people.
We cannot trust Kavanaugh to protect students and educators. In fact, he has praised rulings and legal theories that make it OK to spend public money on religious institutions. He’s even said that a future Supreme Court will uphold vouchers, which take resources away from the public schools that 90 percent of students attend. And now, he is poised to be a member of that “future” court.
Now that you understand how important the next justice will be to our future, tell everyone you know!
Educators in state after state are going #RedForEd and demanding fair pay, benefits, and resources for their students and schools. We must turn that same level of activism to the U.S. Supreme Court.
We cannot let Donald Trump tip the scales by putting Brett Kavanaugh on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Take the pledge and commit to talking to nine people about the importance of the court.
The stakes in our nation are higher than ever. The next justice on the U.S. Supreme Court should be a fair-minded constitutionalist who is honest, open-minded, appreciates how the law affects all Americans, and shares our belief in equality and justice for all. The next justice should protect the rights of all Americans and keep us safe from abuses of power by politicians who behave more like autocratic dictators than elected servant-leaders. Brett Kavanaugh should not be the next justice.
Are you willing to talk to nine people about the U.S. Supreme Court? Our future depends on it.
lily must be worried about the size of her year end bonus.
what’s terrifying is that these hysterical freaks are in charge of “educating” defenseless children.
The NEA ... hey, now where did I put that trashcan? There’s some progressivism here that needs “filing”.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3669930/posts
The NEA's finest in action:
The REDforED t-shirts make plain--the NEA is teaching political correctness and slanted civics produce a generation of Young Pioneers.
Lily is one of the biggest child druggers in history. Under her watch in the UEA the percentage of school children hooked on speed topped 20%.
She should be hanged.
The fear of organizations like the NEA - which should be abolished - is the judges appointed by President Trump will rule in accordance with our Constitution. Like the Democrats, socialists, Marxists, etc., our Constitution restricts government too much...........which is the genius of it.
Yes please talk to me. I love talking to LEFTYS. After awhile they call me a name and stomp off.
Keep in mind that the Supreme Court is the only institution in our federal government whose primary purpose is to protect the rights of the minority,
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You learn something false everyday from an NEA teacher.
NEA are little more than union thugs.
“National preserve teacher’s lifestyles and increase their salaries and pensions association.”...……
When pigs fly AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, when the U.S. educational system can produce a product similar to those oriental countries. What the hell is wrong with this country? Time to drain the U.s “educational system” swamp.
This last line looks nauseatingly like a hard sell for a condo time share. Just say no, NFW, and #Walkaway. You'll be glad you did.
A court that “favors the wealthy and powerful”.
Translation: A court that like the statue of “lady justice” is blind, knowing not what defendents or claimants look like or if they be rich or poor.
To the Libs “justice” must not examine the Constitution or the law, but must favor the poor over the rich regardless of the Constitution and the law.
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