In this new feature of the Washington Watch, WW will primarily suggest books you may find interesting but now and then it may also mention a TV program, and other things. I would welcome your suggestions and your input. What have you been reading that you think WW readers might like? Continue reading “WW Recommends Books & Other Things”
Category: Washington Watch Archive
Women Will Get It Done
The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is designed to guarantee equal legal rights to all American citizens regardless of sex. The first version of an ERA was written by Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman and was introduced in Congress in December 1923. Continue reading “Women Will Get It Done”
State of the Nation
*Any statements in this issue of the Watch which are not sourced are mine and identified by “WW”.
67% of registered voters say the country is on the wrong track, that includes 63% of men and 66% of women.
25% of registered voters say the country is headed in the right direction. This includes 28% of men and 21% of women. [Econ/YouGov 7/7/20] Continue reading “State of the Nation”
The Advocate: An Update
The June 6th issue of the Washington Watch included a profile of Lisa Blatt, a partner at William & Connolly. Included in that profile is a discussion of her representation of clients before the United States Supreme Court. Continue reading “The Advocate: An Update”
This and That
What do the following people have in common? Barack Obama, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Rhianna, Taylor Swift, and Cristiano Ronaldo …
They all have more Twitter followers than President Trump. Continue reading “This and That”
Quotes
“I’ve cried because of us rejecting families.”
-Stephanie Garcia, a mortician, on being unable to meet demand Continue reading “Quotes”
President Trump
As of 7/7/20, an Economist/YouGov poll found that 42% of registered voters approved of the job that President Trump is doing as president while 57% disapprove. 39% of women approve of the job he is doing along with 44% of men, while 56% of women disapprove along with 54% of men. Continue reading “President Trump”
“Let People Vote” by the ACLU
Excerpts from a paper distributed by the American Civil Liberties Union
With many political leaders and lawmakers cynically refusing to authorize and fund mail-in no-excuse absentee voting, the COVID-19 pandemic has become a powerful tool to suppress the votes of poor people, people of color, people with disabilities, young adults and the elderly. Continue reading ““Let People Vote” by the ACLU”