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Did you watch any of the opening day of the (2nd) Trump impeachment trial today?
The Democratic Impeachment Managers from the House were led by Rep. Jamie Raskin – a leading constitutional scholar and former People For the American Way Senior Fellow – and the case they made for impeachment on the opening day of the trial was devastating and undeniable.
Rep. Raskin, citing eerily prescient quotes from the founding of our nation about the threats to republics, the liberties of the people, elections, and the peaceful transfer of power, made the point in his opening remarks that "President Trump may not know a lot about the framers but they certainly knew a lot about him."
Here are some videos and clips (you should definitely watch and probably share). Remember to like or follow People For the American Way on whichever social media platforms you use.
1. Unpacking the Impeachment Trial: An Introductory Explainer with Constitutional Law Expert and People For Senior Fellow Elliot Mincberg
2. Rep. Jamie Raskin tells the story of his experience in the Capitol on January 6, when his children came to work with him to witness democracy in action and ended up surviving one of the worst attacks on our democracy in American history:
3. Rep. Raskin on the danger of inventing a “January exception” in the Constitution for corrupt lame duck presidents to be shielded from all accountability for any transgression:
We’re fighting hard all throughout the trial to amplify the truth, dismantle the lies, and keep the pressure on U.S. senators. Thank you for staying engaged and for all you do!
-- Ben Betz, Digital & Organizing
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