With Liberty and Justice for Some

The latest episode of With Liberty and Justice for Some is out! Check out this episode to learn more about the Appropriations process that funds our government. Our guest, Rosa DeLauro, is the top Democrat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee. Hear how she got there and about the matching tattoos she shares with her granddaughters.

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On my podcast, With Liberty and Justice for Some, I asked each guest a simple question: if you could change one law, what would it be? On this week's episode, I recap some of the highlights.

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A pleasure to chat with Jessica Stern, former U.S. Special Envoy to Advance the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Persons, and Co-Founder of the Alliance for Diplomacy and Justice. Her leadership continues to strengthen the global push for equality.

I had a great conversation with Josh Orton, President of Demand Justice, about how we are fighting back in the courts! 

John Nichols and I go way back! It was great to chat with him on my podcast, With Liberty and Justice for Some.

On Monday, I asked for your questions on social media. Today, I answered them on this week’s podcast. Thanks to everyone who sent one in!

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The Pentagon has NEVER passed an audit. If we’re serious about tackling government waste, that’s where we start. I spoke with Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette from POGO about how defense contractors are ripping us off and how we can hold them accountable to protect our tax dollars.

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Why is everything getting so damn expensive? One major reason: corporate monopolies are squeezing consumers. This week on my podcast, I’m joined by Barry Lynn of Open Markets to dig into how corporate greed and consolidation drive up costs.

Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins Congressman Mark Pocan to talk about the government shutdown and why they're fighting for healthcare for their constituents.

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One of the areas that I have seen the greatest change with the MAGA movement and the Trump administration has been the attack on LGBTQIA+ rights.   Fortunately, many straight allies in elected roles have defended the LGBTQ+ community, but we need organization like never before – and fortunately, we have that with many groups that advocate for equality. On top of that list is the Human Rights Campa...

Did you know that domestic workers are more than three times as likely to be living in poverty than other workers?

Had a great conversation with Pete Maysmith. Together, we’re pushing for bold action to protect our planet and our future.

Why is nobody talking about this? The Big Ugly Law shortens the life of the Social Security Fund by an entire year. There’s also a $500 billion cut to Medicare. I believe we should strengthen these vital programs, not gut them!

My take on Trump’s DC takeover: it is an attempt to distract from the Big Ugly law, (millions will lose healthcare) and the Epstein files. It’s also a fascist takeover from a wannabe dictator. We must make both points clear.

I had a great chat with Jimmy Williams, General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, my union of more than three decades!

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For today’s podcast we took questions from you, the listener!