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  Aaron Belkin, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
December 17, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Elizabeth Warren JUST announced this

One of the most prominent Senators in the country just announced her support for Court expansion! John, Something major happened since we sent out a call for citizen co-sponsors for the Judiciary Act of 2021: Senator Elizabeth Warren JUST announced her support to expand the …
  Aaron Belkin, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 9:31 PM

This is the only one way to save democracy

The fate of the Judiciary Act of 2021 rides on the amount of public pressure we can put on the president and Congress. Here's the deal, John: Donald Trump and the far-right have packed the Supreme Court with some of the most extreme justices in our nation’s history. The Cou…
  Obet Montalvo, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
December 10, 2021 at 12:34 AM

UPDATE: What just happened in DC

I just went to the White House to send a message to President Biden: it’s time to expand the Supreme Court NOW. John, This week, I was in Washington, D.C. with several proud Court expansion advocates to protest at the White House. We needed to send our message to Presiden…
  Obet Montalvo, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 6:42 PM

I’m headed to the White House to spread our message of Court expansion

I’m headed to the Whte House to share this movement’s call for urgent action. We can and must expand the Supreme Court. Today, I’m taking our message for Court expansion directly to the White House. Momentum is STRONG, but we need your support right now to make sur…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 7:06 PM

The case that Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett were waiting for

Yesterday, the stolen far-right Supreme Court heard a case that could end Roe v. Wade — here’s exactly what we need to do to stop them. John, Yesterday we witnessed an extraordinary moment in U.S. history: The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's H…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Help save our democracy on this #GivingTuesday

Tomorrow, the stolen far-right Supreme Court will hear a case directly challenging Roe v. Wade — which could destroy 50-years of precedent on reproductive rights. We can and must expand the Supreme Court. Double your #GivingTuesday gift to Take Back the Court and help…
  Obet Montalvo, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Turkey with a side of Court expansion

Most guides for dealing with family dynamics at the holidays will suggest that you avoid discussing politics altogether. But we disagree. Have you had the “Court expansion” talk yet? This holiday season, spark some interesting table conversations by sharing the facts …
  Aaron Belkin, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
November 18, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Roads, bridges, and democracy

The only way to prevent the Court from doing more damage to the infrastructure of our democracy. Congress needs to act with the same urgency to invest in the infrastructure of our democracy that they just put into shoring up physical infrastructure. ADD YOUR NAME…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
November 10, 2021 at 2:01 PM

How the Supreme Court is perpetuating gun violence

Last week, SCOTUS heard a case that could have major implications for gun laws nationally. Reproductive rights, anti-discrimination laws, separation of church and state, and now policies that curb gun violence. Nothing is safe from the extremists on the Supreme Court…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Time is running out

Thousands of people rallied last week. Today, the Court heard a case that could affect millions across the country. Thousands of people rallied last week in support of Court expansion. Today, the Court heard a case that could affect millions across the country. We n…
  Obet Montalvo, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 5:05 PM

HAPPENING TODAY: the Rally 4 Our Future

The Rally 4 Our Future starts in just two hours — and you can join us wherever you are. Today’s the day! We’re rallying "4" our future this afternoon. JOIN US >> John, In just two hours, members of Congress and progressive leaders, including just-…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 9:02 PM

What Clarence Thomas said last night

The far-right showed up to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Clarence Thomas’s confirmation to the Supreme Court yesterday. Clarence Thomas’s appearance at the Heritage Foundation last night confirms that he and his right-wing colleagues have no respect for the rul…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Rally for expansion — from the comfort of your home

You’re not going to want to miss what we have planned for the Rally 4 Our Future! On October 26, Take Back the Court, the People’s Parity Project, and supporters from across the country are rallying “4” our future. RSVP NOW >> John, On October 26,…
  Obet Montalvo, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
October 15, 2021 at 1:01 PM

The countdown is on

In less than two weeks, the movement to expand the Supreme Court will make our voices heard. John, I want to make sure you don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard. When Take Back the Court first began, no one could’ve predicted that just a few years later, mu…
  Obet Montalvo, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 1:03 PM

Momentum for Court expansion is growing — but is it enough?

The American people will not sit by and watch Amy Coney Barrett, Brett Kavanaugh, and their cronies dismantle our democracy. The Supreme Court is back for a new term, and there’s a lot at stake. Momentum for adding seats is growing every day — but we need your help…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Going live in two hours with Sen. Tina Smith and Rep. Mondaire Jones

In just a couple of hours, I’m taking the stage at NetRoots Nation. In just two hours, I’m hosting a panel on why we must expand the Court — and I’ll be joined by some exciting special guests. TUNE IN >> John, In just a couple of hours, I’ll be hos…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
October 6, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Restoring balance to the judiciary can start today

Three years ago today, the Senate voted to appoint Kavanaugh to a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court. The only wait to cancel out Brett Kavanaugh’s influence on the Supreme Court is to add seats to rebalance our judiciary. ADD YOUR NAME >> John, Th…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 7:01 PM

New Supreme Court term, same illegitimate conservative majority

Today marks the beginning of a new, dangerous Supreme Court term. The new Supreme Court term begins today. We need to expand the Court before it’s too late. ADD YOUR NAME >> John, Today marks the beginning of a new Supreme Court term — and the con…
  Obet Montalvo, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Help us get loud on the steps of the Supreme Court

Exciting news: Take Back the Court is holding a Rally 4 Our Future with some very special speakers! On October 26, several progressive champions will join Take Back the Court, the People’s Parity Project, and supporters from across the country for a rally for our futu…
  Aaron Belkin, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
September 23, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Congress is back. Let’s get to work.

After the past few weeks, the need to expand the Supreme Court is especially dire. This fall, it’s more important than ever that Congress pass the Judiciary Act of 2021 to restore balance to our judiciary. ADD YOUR NAME >> John, Both chambers of C…
  Obet Montalvo, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 1:04 PM

Where we go from here

It’s been amazing to read the countless ways Justice Ginsburg impacted the lives of everyone in this community. John, Over the past week, the Take Back the Court community — along with countless others — has been commemorating the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It’s ha…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 12:01 PM

Reproductive freedom for all

One year from Justice Ginsburg’s death, the fight she dedicated her life to is at extreme risk. Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent decades fighting to secure reproductive freedom for all Americans. Honor her memory and help keep up that fight today. CONTRIBUTE NOW >&…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
September 14, 2021 at 6:05 PM

One year ago this week

Justice Ginsburg fought for reproductive freedom until her dying day. But she shouldn’t have had to. A year after Justice Ginsburg’s death, we’re fighting for her legacy and sharing how she changed our lives for the better. Will you join us? SHARE NOW >> …
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
September 6, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Who has power?

The labor movement is a key target of right-wing judicial activists. The labor movement is a key target of the right-wing judicial activists who will control the Court for decades to come. In order to protect labor rights, we must expand the Supreme Court NOW! A…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 1:01 PM

The threat to Roe v. Wade just became real

The Supreme Court effectively ended Roe v. Wade in Texas this week. John, Late Wednesday night, through an unsigned decision, the stolen Supreme Court effectively overturned Roe v. Wade by allowing Texas to move forward in enacting the strictest anti-abortion law in the U.S…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 8:03 PM

Without saying a word, the Supreme Court just effectively extinguished Roe v. Wade

The Supreme Court effectively ended Roe v. Wade in Texas last night. The Supreme Court effectively ended Roe v. Wade in Texas last night. The only way to restore our reproductive rights is by expanding the Court right now. ADD YOUR NAME >> John, …
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
August 27, 2021 at 6:04 PM

The future of the Supreme Court is here — and it’s frightening

This week’s Supreme Court decision sends a clear message about the future of our democracy. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority sent a clear message this week: until we restore the integrity of the Supreme Court, unelected right-wing judges will continue to impo…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Making sure you didn’t miss Aaron’s message

The Presidential Commission has officially received our testimony. Now is the time to keep the pressure up. The Presidential Commission has officially received our testimony. Now is the time to keep the pressure up. CONTRIBUTE NOW >> John, I wan…
  Aaron Belkin, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 1:02 PM

8,500 of us have spoken out

We have officially submitted our testimony to the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court. We have officially submitted our testimony to the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court. This moment would not have happened without you and your support. CO…
  Sarah Lipton-Lubet, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 1:01 PM

LAST CHANCE: tell President Biden where you stand on Court expansion

This is it! It’s your last opportunity to show President Biden that you support expanding the Supreme Court. We’re submitting our testimony to the Presidential Commission in just two days! This is your last chance to make an impact. ADD YOUR NAME>> …
  Aaron Belkin, Take Back the Court · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 10:02 PM

Here’s what we’re telling President Biden next week

We’re submitting our testimony to President Biden in just a few days. Will you join this fight? Take Back the Court will tell the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court why we must expand the Supreme Court without delay. There has never been a more important t…