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Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 6

Generations of Black families in Louisiana’s "Cancer Alley" are living next to toxic plants, battling pollution, sickness, & silence. This is environmental racism. Hear how law enables injustice & how residents are pushing back.

#CancerAlley
#EnvironmentalJustice
#OverruledPodcast
#PollutionCrisis

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Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 31

Cite me, Don't Fight Me! Think your eyes belong to you? Not so fast. A bizarre Texas law says they might be for sale — legally. Yep, we’re talking human eyeballs and legal loopholes. This one’s as wild as it sounds.

#TexasLaw #LegalLoopholes #BodyAutonomy #WTFStatutes #OverruledPodcast

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Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 30

When machines mimic our voice, face, and ideas — what happens to consent? This isn’t sci-fi, it’s VERY real life. We dive into how tech is commodifying human expression and why we need safeguards now.

#HumanCreativity #TechEthics #ConsentInAI #DigitalRights #OverruledPodcast

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Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 29

AI is generating art — but who’s it stealing from to do it? Hint: EVERY CREATOR with online content. Artists are suing, organizing, and speaking out about their stolen styles. The tech is “smart,” but the theft is REAL.

#AIArtTheft #ProtectArtists #ArtificialIntelligence #OverruledPodcast #FYP

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Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 25

In a society that praises overwork, choosing rest is a radical act. J challenges hustle culture and breaks down how the legal system and workplace policies contribute to burnout — especially in communities of color.

#BurnoutCulture
#MentalHealthMatters
#WorkplaceWellness
#RestIsResistance

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 24

SLAPP lawsuits aren’t about winning in court — they’re about shutting you up. J reveals how powerful people use the legal system as a silencing tool, and why anti-SLAPP laws matter more than ever.

#SLAPPLawsuits
#FreeSpeechDefense
#AntiSLAPP
#LegalBullying
#OverruledPodcast

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 22

Chicago’s initiative to support Black student achievement is facing legal pushback. Is targeted support unconstitutional — or necessary equity? J dives into the heart of the legal fight for educational justice.

#BlackStudentSuccess
#EducationEquity
#ChicagoSchools #LegalBattle
#OverruledPodcast

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 16

The so-called “cake case” wasn’t about dessert — it was about discrimination. J revisits the legal and cultural battle between religious dissent and LGBTQ+ equality, asking: where should the line be drawn?

#BakeryCase
#ReligiousFreedomDebate
#OverruledPodcast
#LGBTQRights
#DiscriminationOrBelief

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 15

So... Can businesses legally deny service based on belief? The 303 Creative case brought free speech into direct conflict with LGBTQ+ rights. J breaks down the Supreme Court’s controversial ruling and what it means for anti-discrimination protections. #303Creative
#FreeSpeechVsRights
#LGBTQRights

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 14

Texas (once again) tried to push through a sweeping immigration law SB 4 — but federal courts said nope! J covers why the law was blocked and how racial profiling and state overreach remain very real concerns for immigrants. #TexasImmigrationLaw #RacialProfiling
#OverruledPodcast #ImmigrantJustice

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 10

AI deepfakes are more than creepy — they’re dangerous. From revenge porn to political manipulation, this tech is outpacing the law. J breaks down the 'Take It Down Act,' what it aims to fix, and how online safety is now a legal battlefield.

#Deepfakes
#OnlineSafety
#TakeItDownAct
#OverruledPodcast

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 9

We’re living in a digital world… governed by analog laws (PERIODT)! J unpacks how our legal system is scrambling to keep up with privacy, data protection, and digital surveillance in the age of Big Tech.

#DataPrivacy
#DigitalRights
#OverruledPodcast
#TechLaw
#LegalReformNow

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 8

When Halle Bailey spoke out about alleged abuse and custody injustice against rapper DDG, she wasn’t just talking about celebrity drama — she was revealing a legal system with major gaps. This clip explores the intersection of power, parenting, and protection failures.

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 7

Riddle me this. How is a law from 1798 still being used to shape immigration policy in 2025? J breaks down how Trump-era immigration crackdowns were justified using an 18th-century law, known as the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) — and why it’s still haunting today’s politics. EPISODE 7 NOW STREAMING! ✨

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 2

PROTECT OUR BLACK WOMEN. Facial recognition systems are only as fair as the people who code them — and spoiler alert: that ain’t very. This clip explores how tech-driven policing creates new layers of bias under the guise of innovation.

#FacialRecognitionBias
#OverruledPodcast
#TechJustice

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 30

Authoritarianism doesn’t arrive with fireworks — it creeps in through laws, policies, and silence. J explores the legal scaffolding being quietly built to restrict freedom, punish dissent, and normalize overreach. We see you.

#ErosionOfFreedom
#OverruledPodcast
#DemocracyUnderThreat
#LegalOverreach

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 27

Limiting beliefs are the biggest legal fiction we live under — and they’re not even in the statute books. In this empowering mini-rant, we challenge the inner critic, societal boxes, and everything trying to make you shrink. You are your own best argument. Time to show up like it! #OverruledPodcast

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 26

When the government crosses the line, we all feel it; in our speech, our access to information, and our rights. This clip digs into modern examples of government overreach, surveillance creep, & the erosion of civil liberties in plain sight. #GovernmentOverreach #CivilLibertiesNow #OverruledPodcast

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 24

Book bans aren’t just about pages, they’re about power. Let's break down how censorship in schools disproportionately targets LGBTQ+ authors, BIPOC voices, & critical perspectives that challenge the status quo. #BookBans #BannedBooks #ProtectQueerVoices #OverruledPodcast #FreedomToRead #StopTheBans

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Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 23

When does fighting falsehoods become silencing dissent? Let's unpack the legal, ethical, & constitutional tension between curbing misinformation & protecting free speech. It’s not just a public health issue, it’s a constitutional one.

#COVIDMisinformation #FreeSpeechVsCensorship #OverruledPodcast

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 20

Join in on amplifying queer voices in the fight for dignity, visibility, and the right to be seen in the classroom. Education should empower, not erase.

#QueerVoices #LGBTQStories #LGBTQYouth #InclusiveEducation #VisibilityMatters #OverruledPodcast #TeachTruth #LGBTQRights #EqualityInSchools

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 18

When it comes to discrimination, the law distinguishes between intent and impact. This breakdown clarifies the difference—and how both play a role in workplace equity. Stream Episode 4!

#DisparateImpact #DisparateTreatment #WorkplaceBias #CivilRights2024 #EqualOpportunity #SystemicDiscrimination

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ProPublica @propublica.org · Jun 18

NEW: ProPublica has sued the FDA, accusing the agency of withholding information about the safety and availability of generic drugs critical to millions of Americans.

ProPublica Sued the FDA for Withholding Records About the Safety of Generic Drugs

The agency declined to quickly release documents that would identify drugs made at some of the most troubled foreign factories. The request was part of ProPublica’s ongoing investigation into the safe...

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Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 18

DEI is not about pushing anyone out—it's about bringing everyone in. This segment clears up misconceptions around DEI and highlights why inclusive practices are essential for progress. Episode 4, now streaming!

#DEI #DiversityEquityInclusion #InclusiveLeadership #EquityMatters #DEIEducation

Overruled! Podcast @overruledpodcast.bsky.social · Jun 17

Alabama has expanded its ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, placing new limits on how LGBTQ+ topics can be discussed in classrooms. This policy shift raises serious concerns about free speech, inclusion, and the rights of LGBTQ+ students and educators.

#DontSayGay #LGBTQRights #AlabamaPolitics

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