@wlgactionnetwork.bsky.social
National network of lawyers and non-lawyers, all genders, protecting and defending democracy, equality and equal opportunity for all.
When authoritarian power counts on our silence and exhaustion, a nationwide walkout makes refusal visible—and reminds each of us we're not alone.
NEXT NATIONWIDE ACTION: FREE AMERICA WALK OUT
Jan 20, 2026 | 2 PM local time | Nationwide
#RuleOfLaw #FreeAmericaWalkOut
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NEXT NATIONWIDE ACTION: FREE AMERICA WALK OUT
Jan 20, 2026 | 2 PM local time | Nationwide
#RuleOfLaw #FreeAmericaWalkOut
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December 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
When authoritarian power counts on our silence and exhaustion, a nationwide walkout makes refusal visible—and reminds each of us we're not alone.
NEXT NATIONWIDE ACTION: FREE AMERICA WALK OUT
Jan 20, 2026 | 2 PM local time | Nationwide
#RuleOfLaw #FreeAmericaWalkOut
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NEXT NATIONWIDE ACTION: FREE AMERICA WALK OUT
Jan 20, 2026 | 2 PM local time | Nationwide
#RuleOfLaw #FreeAmericaWalkOut
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Boost Your Impact: New Research on Effective Democracy Messaging!
Our leaders attended a webinar by the Metropolitan Group (funded by PACE Foundation & @kettering.org ) on strengthening democracy via communication.
#Advocacy
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Our leaders attended a webinar by the Metropolitan Group (funded by PACE Foundation & @kettering.org ) on strengthening democracy via communication.
#Advocacy
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December 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Boost Your Impact: New Research on Effective Democracy Messaging!
Our leaders attended a webinar by the Metropolitan Group (funded by PACE Foundation & @kettering.org ) on strengthening democracy via communication.
#Advocacy
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Our leaders attended a webinar by the Metropolitan Group (funded by PACE Foundation & @kettering.org ) on strengthening democracy via communication.
#Advocacy
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"They came for nurses. What they're really coming for is women's power."
🚨 A devastating Dept of Ed proposal aims to reclassify grad nursing degrees as "non-professional," stripping vital student loan access from an 89% female workforce.
This directly attacks women & healthcare. 👇
#Nurses
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🚨 A devastating Dept of Ed proposal aims to reclassify grad nursing degrees as "non-professional," stripping vital student loan access from an 89% female workforce.
This directly attacks women & healthcare. 👇
#Nurses
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December 17, 2025 at 7:39 PM
"They came for nurses. What they're really coming for is women's power."
🚨 A devastating Dept of Ed proposal aims to reclassify grad nursing degrees as "non-professional," stripping vital student loan access from an 89% female workforce.
This directly attacks women & healthcare. 👇
#Nurses
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🚨 A devastating Dept of Ed proposal aims to reclassify grad nursing degrees as "non-professional," stripping vital student loan access from an 89% female workforce.
This directly attacks women & healthcare. 👇
#Nurses
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We backed the We Ain't Buying It boycott of Amazon, Target & Home Depot from Black Friday–Cyber Monday.
Now @indivisible.org wants to measure the impact—you can fill out this 4 question survey in 5 minutes, whether you boycotted or not: act.indivisible.org/survey/follo...
#WeAintBuyingIt
Now @indivisible.org wants to measure the impact—you can fill out this 4 question survey in 5 minutes, whether you boycotted or not: act.indivisible.org/survey/follo...
#WeAintBuyingIt
Follow-Up Survey: We Ain’t Buying It!
Your response helps measure the impact of our economic blackout AND plan even more effective noncompliance campaigns in the future! Whether you participated in the blackout or not, we need your feedba...
act.indivisible.org
December 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We backed the We Ain't Buying It boycott of Amazon, Target & Home Depot from Black Friday–Cyber Monday.
Now @indivisible.org wants to measure the impact—you can fill out this 4 question survey in 5 minutes, whether you boycotted or not: act.indivisible.org/survey/follo...
#WeAintBuyingIt
Now @indivisible.org wants to measure the impact—you can fill out this 4 question survey in 5 minutes, whether you boycotted or not: act.indivisible.org/survey/follo...
#WeAintBuyingIt
A 🧵supporting federal judges:
The Supreme Court's growing use of the "shadow docket" to overturn detailed lower-court decisions—without full briefing, argument, or explanation—threatens transparency, reasoned decision-making, and public trust in the judiciary.
#ShadowDocket
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The Supreme Court's growing use of the "shadow docket" to overturn detailed lower-court decisions—without full briefing, argument, or explanation—threatens transparency, reasoned decision-making, and public trust in the judiciary.
#ShadowDocket
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Join LDAD in Thanking Judges
tinyurl.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
A 🧵supporting federal judges:
The Supreme Court's growing use of the "shadow docket" to overturn detailed lower-court decisions—without full briefing, argument, or explanation—threatens transparency, reasoned decision-making, and public trust in the judiciary.
#ShadowDocket
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The Supreme Court's growing use of the "shadow docket" to overturn detailed lower-court decisions—without full briefing, argument, or explanation—threatens transparency, reasoned decision-making, and public trust in the judiciary.
#ShadowDocket
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The independence of our judiciary is facing a relentless assault. This isn't a new threat; it's an escalating pattern of retaliation against Judge Boasberg. Remember how Judge Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to halt illegal deportations of migrants?
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December 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The independence of our judiciary is facing a relentless assault. This isn't a new threat; it's an escalating pattern of retaliation against Judge Boasberg. Remember how Judge Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to halt illegal deportations of migrants?
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The slide into authoritarianism is often fueled by corporate complicity.
Businesses are being co-opted, eroding our democratic norms.
It's time to change their math.
This Black Friday weekend, we're joining #WeAintBuyingIt!
Let's flex our collective power: weaintbuyingit.com
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Businesses are being co-opted, eroding our democratic norms.
It's time to change their math.
This Black Friday weekend, we're joining #WeAintBuyingIt!
Let's flex our collective power: weaintbuyingit.com
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We Ain’t Buying It! - Economic Pressure on Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday - We Ain’t Buying It!
We Ain’t Buying It is an economic action and solidarity campaign designed to defend democracy and reclaim community power.
weaintbuyingit.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The slide into authoritarianism is often fueled by corporate complicity.
Businesses are being co-opted, eroding our democratic norms.
It's time to change their math.
This Black Friday weekend, we're joining #WeAintBuyingIt!
Let's flex our collective power: weaintbuyingit.com
1/4
Businesses are being co-opted, eroding our democratic norms.
It's time to change their math.
This Black Friday weekend, we're joining #WeAintBuyingIt!
Let's flex our collective power: weaintbuyingit.com
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Critiquing the press is one thing.
But when a world leader repeatedly demeans women reporters, it's a different matter.
Many see this pattern intensifying, often with silence from elected officials.
#Accountability #Journalism
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But when a world leader repeatedly demeans women reporters, it's a different matter.
Many see this pattern intensifying, often with silence from elected officials.
#Accountability #Journalism
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Montage of 19 clips of Trump insulting, berating, demeaning and attacking female reporters over the past few months. Part 1.
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Critiquing the press is one thing.
But when a world leader repeatedly demeans women reporters, it's a different matter.
Many see this pattern intensifying, often with silence from elected officials.
#Accountability #Journalism
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But when a world leader repeatedly demeans women reporters, it's a different matter.
Many see this pattern intensifying, often with silence from elected officials.
#Accountability #Journalism
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When those charged with upholding the rule of law speak out, it sends a powerful message: our democracy is in danger, and silence is not an option.
Our members joined the Lawyers' March for Democracy at the Supreme Court to stand up for democracy—because without it, there is no justice.
#RuleOfLaw
Our members joined the Lawyers' March for Democracy at the Supreme Court to stand up for democracy—because without it, there is no justice.
#RuleOfLaw
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
When those charged with upholding the rule of law speak out, it sends a powerful message: our democracy is in danger, and silence is not an option.
Our members joined the Lawyers' March for Democracy at the Supreme Court to stand up for democracy—because without it, there is no justice.
#RuleOfLaw
Our members joined the Lawyers' March for Democracy at the Supreme Court to stand up for democracy—because without it, there is no justice.
#RuleOfLaw
As lawyers, we defend the Constitution, rule of law, & equal justice—especially when it's hard.
Join us tomorrow at 1pm at SCOTUS for a lawyers' rally with @afj.org, @aclu.org , @indivisible.org, @acslaw.bsky.social , @peoplesparity.bsky.social:
Info: peoplesparity.org/event/lawyer...
#RuleOfLaw
Join us tomorrow at 1pm at SCOTUS for a lawyers' rally with @afj.org, @aclu.org , @indivisible.org, @acslaw.bsky.social , @peoplesparity.bsky.social:
Info: peoplesparity.org/event/lawyer...
#RuleOfLaw
Lawyers March for Democracy - People's Parity Project
Lawyers March for Democracy As the Supreme Court wraps up its November oral arguments, join fellow attorneys, law students, and legal advocates for a
peoplesparity.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
As lawyers, we defend the Constitution, rule of law, & equal justice—especially when it's hard.
Join us tomorrow at 1pm at SCOTUS for a lawyers' rally with @afj.org, @aclu.org , @indivisible.org, @acslaw.bsky.social , @peoplesparity.bsky.social:
Info: peoplesparity.org/event/lawyer...
#RuleOfLaw
Join us tomorrow at 1pm at SCOTUS for a lawyers' rally with @afj.org, @aclu.org , @indivisible.org, @acslaw.bsky.social , @peoplesparity.bsky.social:
Info: peoplesparity.org/event/lawyer...
#RuleOfLaw
Change takes time; hunger can't wait—let's act where we have power.
Even with shutdown ended, with partial SNAP paychecks, delayed paychecks, and many displaced, food banks and pantries are running low & will take time to replenish.
We can respond—today.
#GiveBack
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Even with shutdown ended, with partial SNAP paychecks, delayed paychecks, and many displaced, food banks and pantries are running low & will take time to replenish.
We can respond—today.
#GiveBack
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November 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Change takes time; hunger can't wait—let's act where we have power.
Even with shutdown ended, with partial SNAP paychecks, delayed paychecks, and many displaced, food banks and pantries are running low & will take time to replenish.
We can respond—today.
#GiveBack
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Even with shutdown ended, with partial SNAP paychecks, delayed paychecks, and many displaced, food banks and pantries are running low & will take time to replenish.
We can respond—today.
#GiveBack
1/4
Change takes time; hunger can't wait. Let's act where we have power.
Families only received partial SNAP benefits this month, federal employees experienced a second month without pay, and many others were unfairly displaced while Congress determined how long to continue the shutdown.
#giveback
Families only received partial SNAP benefits this month, federal employees experienced a second month without pay, and many others were unfairly displaced while Congress determined how long to continue the shutdown.
#giveback
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Change takes time; hunger can't wait. Let's act where we have power.
Families only received partial SNAP benefits this month, federal employees experienced a second month without pay, and many others were unfairly displaced while Congress determined how long to continue the shutdown.
#giveback
Families only received partial SNAP benefits this month, federal employees experienced a second month without pay, and many others were unfairly displaced while Congress determined how long to continue the shutdown.
#giveback
Stand with us in one week, on Nov 15 at 1 PM ET, at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network + partners (ACLU, AFJ, ACS, Indivisible, PPP) will rally for the Constitution and equal justice.
More info: peoplesparity.org/event/lawyer...
#Democracy
Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network + partners (ACLU, AFJ, ACS, Indivisible, PPP) will rally for the Constitution and equal justice.
More info: peoplesparity.org/event/lawyer...
#Democracy
November 8, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Stand with us in one week, on Nov 15 at 1 PM ET, at the U.S. Supreme Court.
Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network + partners (ACLU, AFJ, ACS, Indivisible, PPP) will rally for the Constitution and equal justice.
More info: peoplesparity.org/event/lawyer...
#Democracy
Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network + partners (ACLU, AFJ, ACS, Indivisible, PPP) will rally for the Constitution and equal justice.
More info: peoplesparity.org/event/lawyer...
#Democracy
Women lawyers: Defend the Constitution, rule of law & equal justice!
Join us & @afj.org, @aclu.org LU.bsky.social, @indivisible.org visible.bsky.social, American Constitution Society, @peoplesparity.bsky.social arityProject.bsky.social at the US Supreme Court, Nov 15, 1 PM ET.
Join us & @afj.org, @aclu.org LU.bsky.social, @indivisible.org visible.bsky.social, American Constitution Society, @peoplesparity.bsky.social arityProject.bsky.social at the US Supreme Court, Nov 15, 1 PM ET.
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Women lawyers: Defend the Constitution, rule of law & equal justice!
Join us & @afj.org, @aclu.org LU.bsky.social, @indivisible.org visible.bsky.social, American Constitution Society, @peoplesparity.bsky.social arityProject.bsky.social at the US Supreme Court, Nov 15, 1 PM ET.
Join us & @afj.org, @aclu.org LU.bsky.social, @indivisible.org visible.bsky.social, American Constitution Society, @peoplesparity.bsky.social arityProject.bsky.social at the US Supreme Court, Nov 15, 1 PM ET.
As women in the legal field, we advocate for justice & equity.
After recent protests, the NoKingsAlliance is encouraging weekly, tangible actions, fostering a #CultureOfDefiance.
This week: "Mass Mutual Aid" to support communities impacted by the govt shutdown & its wider consequences.
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After recent protests, the NoKingsAlliance is encouraging weekly, tangible actions, fostering a #CultureOfDefiance.
This week: "Mass Mutual Aid" to support communities impacted by the govt shutdown & its wider consequences.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
As women in the legal field, we advocate for justice & equity.
After recent protests, the NoKingsAlliance is encouraging weekly, tangible actions, fostering a #CultureOfDefiance.
This week: "Mass Mutual Aid" to support communities impacted by the govt shutdown & its wider consequences.
👇
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After recent protests, the NoKingsAlliance is encouraging weekly, tangible actions, fostering a #CultureOfDefiance.
This week: "Mass Mutual Aid" to support communities impacted by the govt shutdown & its wider consequences.
👇
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Nearly 2 weeks after the second No Kings Day of 2025, the photos say it all: solidarity, courage, accountability.
The question now isn't what's wrong—it's what we do next.
#NoKingsDay
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The question now isn't what's wrong—it's what we do next.
#NoKingsDay
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October 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Nearly 2 weeks after the second No Kings Day of 2025, the photos say it all: solidarity, courage, accountability.
The question now isn't what's wrong—it's what we do next.
#NoKingsDay
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The question now isn't what's wrong—it's what we do next.
#NoKingsDay
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In this moment, federal workers need support—and community. Our latest newsletter shares practical resources—thanks to WBADC and partners.
Swipe for: emergency aid + counseling, financial planning guidance, and local assistance maps. Please share.
#FederalEmployees
Swipe for: emergency aid + counseling, financial planning guidance, and local assistance maps. Please share.
#FederalEmployees
October 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
In this moment, federal workers need support—and community. Our latest newsletter shares practical resources—thanks to WBADC and partners.
Swipe for: emergency aid + counseling, financial planning guidance, and local assistance maps. Please share.
#FederalEmployees
Swipe for: emergency aid + counseling, financial planning guidance, and local assistance maps. Please share.
#FederalEmployees
What is your line in the sand?
Is reacting on social media your only response to seeing your neighbors taken away?
Arresting and zip-tying children in Chicago isn't a horror film. It's what happened when ICE agents stormed an apartment building in Chicago while families slept.
#NoKings
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Is reacting on social media your only response to seeing your neighbors taken away?
Arresting and zip-tying children in Chicago isn't a horror film. It's what happened when ICE agents stormed an apartment building in Chicago while families slept.
#NoKings
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October 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
What is your line in the sand?
Is reacting on social media your only response to seeing your neighbors taken away?
Arresting and zip-tying children in Chicago isn't a horror film. It's what happened when ICE agents stormed an apartment building in Chicago while families slept.
#NoKings
1/6
Is reacting on social media your only response to seeing your neighbors taken away?
Arresting and zip-tying children in Chicago isn't a horror film. It's what happened when ICE agents stormed an apartment building in Chicago while families slept.
#NoKings
1/6
World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) comes at a difficult moment in the U.S.
For many confronting disinformation, extremism, and violence, sustained advocacy takes a real toll.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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For many confronting disinformation, extremism, and violence, sustained advocacy takes a real toll.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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October 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
World Mental Health Day (Oct 10) comes at a difficult moment in the U.S.
For many confronting disinformation, extremism, and violence, sustained advocacy takes a real toll.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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For many confronting disinformation, extremism, and violence, sustained advocacy takes a real toll.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Drawing a clear line: government power should never punish nonprofits for their views.
We signed @democracyforward.org 's open letter rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofits.
Add your org: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#RuleOfLaw #FirstAmendment
We signed @democracyforward.org 's open letter rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofits.
Add your org: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#RuleOfLaw #FirstAmendment
Civil Society Solidarity Letter & Signatories
An Open Letter Rejecting Presidential Attacks on Nonprofit Organizations We are a coalition of nonprofit and nonpartisan organizations formed to champion causes dear to all Americans. We work in comm...
docs.google.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Drawing a clear line: government power should never punish nonprofits for their views.
We signed @democracyforward.org 's open letter rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofits.
Add your org: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#RuleOfLaw #FirstAmendment
We signed @democracyforward.org 's open letter rejecting presidential attacks on nonprofits.
Add your org: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
#RuleOfLaw #FirstAmendment
The stakes for D.C.'s justice system are high—that's why we recently joined 270+ leaders and @ccefordc.bsky.social to oppose legislation that would strip D.C.'s autonomy.
#HandsOffDC #RuleOfLaw #HomeRule
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#HandsOffDC #RuleOfLaw #HomeRule
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October 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The stakes for D.C.'s justice system are high—that's why we recently joined 270+ leaders and @ccefordc.bsky.social to oppose legislation that would strip D.C.'s autonomy.
#HandsOffDC #RuleOfLaw #HomeRule
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#HandsOffDC #RuleOfLaw #HomeRule
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EXTRA, EXTRA — Members: there are ways you can help right now!
Three urgent, high‑impact pro bono opportunities.
#ProBono #SkyLaw #lawtwitter #resistance
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Three urgent, high‑impact pro bono opportunities.
#ProBono #SkyLaw #lawtwitter #resistance
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September 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
EXTRA, EXTRA — Members: there are ways you can help right now!
Three urgent, high‑impact pro bono opportunities.
#ProBono #SkyLaw #lawtwitter #resistance
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Three urgent, high‑impact pro bono opportunities.
#ProBono #SkyLaw #lawtwitter #resistance
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A 🧵about extremism and misogyny—how they connect, why it matters, and what we can do.
#extremism #resistance
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#extremism #resistance
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September 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A 🧵about extremism and misogyny—how they connect, why it matters, and what we can do.
#extremism #resistance
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#extremism #resistance
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Yesterday was Constitution Day. Are you feeling powerless or unsure what to do next to protect our constitutional democracy?
At Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network, we're all about taking action!
Here are 4 simple, high‑impact actions you can take today:
#lawtwitter #Resistance
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At Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network, we're all about taking action!
Here are 4 simple, high‑impact actions you can take today:
#lawtwitter #Resistance
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September 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Yesterday was Constitution Day. Are you feeling powerless or unsure what to do next to protect our constitutional democracy?
At Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network, we're all about taking action!
Here are 4 simple, high‑impact actions you can take today:
#lawtwitter #Resistance
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At Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network, we're all about taking action!
Here are 4 simple, high‑impact actions you can take today:
#lawtwitter #Resistance
1/6
The Supreme Court’s “emergency” or shadow docket is reshaping rights without full briefing, oral argument, or reasoned opinions—and it’s being used to greenlight racial profiling.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
#ShadowDocket
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
#ShadowDocket
Judges vexed by Supreme Court 'shadow docket' rulings in Trump cases
An extraordinary spat is occurring within the U.S. judiciary concerning a flurry of Supreme Court decisions.
www.reuters.com
September 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Supreme Court’s “emergency” or shadow docket is reshaping rights without full briefing, oral argument, or reasoned opinions—and it’s being used to greenlight racial profiling.
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
#ShadowDocket
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
#ShadowDocket