“Public defenders often have a natural inclination in the direction of the criminal. Their heart is with criminal defendants.”
Sen. Ted Cruz, on why he opposed the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
Previously, Jackson had been a public defender. Despite right-wing opposition, Jackson was confirmed to the High Court by the U.S. Senate.
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“I think — you know, a lot of my friends are registered Republicans living out there. They think that too. I mean, it’s just so outrageous. That $2 trillion tax cut, the last guy — what was his name? Anyway, the last guy…I forgot it. He never showed up for the inauguration, but anyway.”
President Joe Biden, at North America’s Building Trades Unions Legislative Conference
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Adjure
[ə-DJUR]
Verb
Middle English, 14th century
Urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something. Stems from late Middle English via the Latin “adjurare,” from “ad-” meaning “to” plus “jurare” “swear” (from jus, jur- ‘oath’).
Example: I often have to adjure myself to finish working on my latest novel.
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“I got you.”
Lady Gaga, to Liza Minnelli, as they presented the 2021 Oscar for Best Picture
This year marks 50 years since Minnelli’s Oscar-winning performance in “Cabaret”.
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“How was your weekend?”
Chris Rock, at the start of his latest comedy show in Boston Wednesday night
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“It appears that you are unaware that [the statute] continues to exist as the law of Texas,” Cain said. “And you likewise appear unaware that your organization is committing criminal acts that are exposing everyone involved in your organization – including your employees, volunteers, and donors – to criminal prosecution and imprisonment.”
Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, referring to Texas Senate Bill 8, which outlaws abortion
“Caitlyn’s story is an inspiration to us all. She is a trailblazer in the LGBTQ+ community and her illustrious career spans a variety of fields that will be a tremendous asset for our audience.”
Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott, announcing the network has just hired former Olympian and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner
Either by design or by accident, Scott’s announcement came on Transgender Day of Visibility
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“Attorney General Garland, do your job so we can do ours.”
Rep. Elaine Luria, to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland on pursuing former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows over the January 6, 2021 insurrection
Meadows has refused to cooperate with investigators, but the U.S. Department of Justice has seemed reluctant to hold him in contempt of Congress.
“Ultimately, the momentary exchange between three wealthy and powerful celebrities pales to the systemic ills and public health crises and international war crimes we are daily immersed in, but it’s also a microcosm of what’s at stake as we face all of them.”
John Pavlovitz, about Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last Sunday’s Oscar ceremonies
“The Department of Justice has a duty to act on this referral and others that we have sent. Without enforcement of congressional subpoenas, there is no oversight, and without oversight, no accountability — for the former president, or any other president, past, present, or future. Without enforcement of its lawful process, Congress ceases to be a co-equal branch of government.”
Rep. Adam Schiff, in a statement to U.S. Attorney General Garland about Mark Meadows
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Events in the month of April for writers and readers
D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Month
National Poetry Month
School Library Month
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