Erin & Tiffany

Duck the Patriarchy

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Welcome to our coping mechanism! We're Erin, a human rights lawyer, and Tiffany, a concerned citizen, and together, we're chatting about human rights! We start each week with a story, then dive into the domestic and international laws that help us understand our rights, both at home and abroad. Season One is focusing on Civil and Political Rights, and each week, we choose to discuss these issues instead of screaming (or jumping) into the abyss. Join us!

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Erin & Tiffany

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Episode 5: Torture + The Original Sin of the CIA 08.04.2025 40:37

It's an open secret in the US, but torture...ahem, sorry, "enhanced interrogation techniques," are a violation of international human rights law that can never be suspended. Unless, of course, you need to get information out of a person who almost certainly hasn't done what you said he did!

Episode 4: Refugee Camps + Asylum Law 01.04.2025 1:02:58

We're leaving the US this week and focusing on some of Europe's worst human rights violations for a change! In this episode, Erin talks about her time volunteering with asylum seekers in Greece, and especially the cruel treatment of children living in those camps. The girls discuss international law as it relates to refugees and asylum. The international framework may not get the respect it deserv...

Episode 3: Arbitrary Detention + the Internment of Japanese Americans 18.03.2025 49:36

We're staying right here in the good old U S of A for this week's episode and learning about how the internment of Japanese Americans happened (and what parallels we can draw to the current hysteria around "illegal" immigration). We're also chatting about domestic law, but if you want to know your rights under International Human Rights Law, you can subscribe to our Patreon and learn about your Ar...

Episode 2: Deportation, ICE, and Your Constitutional Rights 11.03.2025 45:42

We're starting this episode with the inspiring story of a failed deportation in the UK! We also discuss ICE, your fourth amendment rights in the US, and what your obligations are if ICE shows up at your home or place of work.

Episode 1.5: The President Doesn't Understand Your Right to Protest 07.03.2025 6:27

On March 4, the President of the United States made a statement online claiming he'd be cracking down on illegal protests. This begged a lot of questions, but we're focusing on the obvious: What makes a protest illegal? We quickly check in to talk about how your rights can be limited, what sorts of things you're allowed to say, and what sorts of things you're allowed to wear (including masks). Che...

Episode 1: Your Right to Protest + The Romanian Revolution 04.03.2025 42:37

No matter where you are in the world, you probably have the right to protest. Protests are a key part of a functioning democracy, and it's more important than ever to protect your right, but this isn't the first time a government has overstepped and it won't be the last. We're taking you back to 1989 Romania, when simple protests brought about full scale revolution. Join us as we dive into your ri...