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Why Was Joe Biden’s Appearance on the Ohio Ballot in Question? Partisan Politics, and Another Attempt to Derail Citizen Ballot Initiatives.

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Ohio has an Aug. 7th deadline for November’s candidate certification. Problem is, Joe Biden wasn’t going to be nominated until the Democratic convention beginning Aug. 19th. What’s an Ohio legislature to do? Try and stop citizen ballot initiatives, of course.

Scholars Question SCOTUS Lean Toward Not Allowing States to Ban Federal Candidates, as It Tries to Navigate a 14th Amendment Minefield

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024

After oral arguments were heard February 8th in Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment eligibility case, some legal scholars voiced concerns that the pending decision could have dangerous consequences.

U.S. Supreme Court Live Stream of Oral Arguments in Donald Trump’s Eligibility for Office Under the 14th Amendment, Section 3

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

We urge our listeners to tune into the oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court today, as former President Donald Trump challenges the ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court that he is ineligible for office. This is a historic moment in U.S. governing and democracy, and citizens who support the republic and the rule of law should be attentive.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears the Appeal of Donald Trump’s Eligibility in February, But Where Do the Many State Cases Stand?

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

While we wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on former President Trump’s appeal to the Colorado 14th amendment ballot eligibility decision, we have updates on other recent state cases.

Trump’s Ballot Disqualification in Colorado is Headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. What Issues Will SCOTUS Consider?

December 31, 2023January 1, 2024

December 27th, state Republicans appealed former President Donald Trump’s disqualification from the Colorado primary ballot to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Fourteenth Amendment seems clear: If you took an oath and supported an insurrection, you’re disqualified from holding office. But it’s far from simple, and untested legal territory.