Reposting this diary in lieu of today's events
Yesterday Hillary wrote an OpEd in the Spanish news outlet Univision.
She first gives a summary of the latest landmark decisions of SCOTUS and how it affects all of us.
Las decisiones de este tribunal tienen un profundo impacto sobre las familias estadounidenses. Tan solo en las últimas dos décadas, la corte declaró como presidente a George W. Bush, significativamente debilitó la Ley de Derechos Electorales, y abrió la puerta a una avalancha de dinero secreto en nuestra política. También legalizó el matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo a nivel nacional, reafirmó la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible –no una, sino dos veces– y aseguró la igualdad de acceso a la educación para las mujeres.
The decisions of this court have a profound impact over american families. Just in the las two decades, the court declared GW Bush as President, crippled Voting Rights, and opened the gates for shadow money flooding our politics. It also made Marriage Equality a right across the nation, reaffirmed the legality of the ACA, twice, and assured access to education for women.
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She goes on to emphasize how many seats could potentially become vacant during the next administration.
El día de elección, tres de los jueces actuales tendrán más de 80 años de edad, sobrepasando la edad media de jubilación de la corte. El próximo presidente podría fácilmente nombrar a más de un juez a la corte. Eso hace que esta elección sea un momento decisivo para la corte y nuestro país.
On election day, three of the current justices will be over 80 years of age, surpassing the average age of retirement for this court.
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She continues explaining her background and how that will influence the type of justices she would appoint.
Como Presidenta (abogada y ex-profesora de derecho), yo nombraré jueces que protejan los principios constitucionales de la libertad y la igualdad para todos, sin distinción de raza, género, orientación sexual o punto de vista político; aseguren que la balanza de la justicia no se incline a favor de las corporaciones e intereses especiales y en contra de los individuos; y que protejan el derecho al voto, en lugar del de los multimillonarios a comprar elecciones.
As President ( a lawyer and ex law professor), I will appoint justices that will protect the constitutional principles pf liberty and equality for all; without distinction of race, gender, sexual orientation or political views. Make sure that the balance of justice does not favor corporations or special interests against individuals; and that they protects voting rights instead of multimillionaires who are out to buy elections.
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She goes on to mention how Republicans like Rubio want more "Scalia" type justices who want to take away marriage equality and restrict woman's freedoms.
She mentions current cases that are in front of SCOTUS right now like Friedriechs v CTA, and how this would affect unions and workers. The Texas case that wants to close more women's health clinics.
Very important…. at least to me
También el derecho al voto. El mes pasado, el tribunal escuchó un caso sobre cómo los estados determinan los mapas electorales. Ahora mismo está evaluando si cambiar el principio fundamental de “una persona, un voto”. Su decisión determinará si solo algunos o todos contaremos en las elecciones.
Also the right to vote, last month , the Court heard arguments on how states determine electoral maps. Right now they are evaluating changing the concept of "one person, one vote". This decision will determine if only some of us or everyone counts during elections.
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She explains the case of President Obama's executive orders to help Dreamers and Undocumented workers and how that is working its way through the courts. After explaining the grave danger of a more conservative court and the lose of all the progressive gains we have made… she ends with
Lo que significa que todo depende de todos nosotros.
WHICH MEANS THAT EVERYTHING DEPENDS ON ALL OF US
This is a good OpEd and encourage those of you who read Spanish to do it… if you don't and you have Chris Pine, Chris Hemsworth, or Chris Evans' number I can read it to you with rrrolling rrrrs and everything…