@darcykat1.bsky.social
Lawyer, Assistant Prof of Criminology Law and Criminal Justice at University of Michigan Dearborn. Studying gender based violence, trust, institutions. Reality tv enthusiast. My views are my own.
I have a law review article under review about the role of direct democracy post 2022 for reproductive freedom—what I took from the analyses is that direct democracy avenues are essential to reflect voters’ interests!
Making it harder for citizens to propose ballot measures isn’t just bad policy, it’s unconstitutional. This bill puts an unfair burden on grassroots efforts while giving big-money a free pass
SB 153 is a bad bill, plain and simple
Janice Oakley, Sagamore Hills
www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...
SB 153 is a bad bill, plain and simple
Janice Oakley, Sagamore Hills
www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...
Ohio Senate Bill 153 a masterclass in undermining democracy | Letter
A Beacon journal reader writes about roadblocks Senate Bill 153 would add for anyone trying to get an issue on the ballot.
www.beaconjournal.com
June 19, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I have a law review article under review about the role of direct democracy post 2022 for reproductive freedom—what I took from the analyses is that direct democracy avenues are essential to reflect voters’ interests!
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I think sheer will and a fight-or-flight response got me through this entire semester and this week my body just…stopped working.
May 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I think sheer will and a fight-or-flight response got me through this entire semester and this week my body just…stopped working.
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Bukele has arrested the lawyer for the Venezuelans abducted from the United States. Only a matter of time before that starts happening here too.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Lawyer for Venezuelans deported to El Salvador prison arrested
Ruth López held without access to lawyers at secret location accused of ‘embezzlement’ a decade ago
www.theguardian.com
May 19, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Bukele has arrested the lawyer for the Venezuelans abducted from the United States. Only a matter of time before that starts happening here too.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
Felt very lucky to share some research, theory, and policy on the issue of family separation for incarcerated/detained women to a fantastic group of judges (with an amazing colleague/student) at the national association of women judges (NAWJ) annual conference yesterday!
March 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Felt very lucky to share some research, theory, and policy on the issue of family separation for incarcerated/detained women to a fantastic group of judges (with an amazing colleague/student) at the national association of women judges (NAWJ) annual conference yesterday!
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You cannot negotiate with terrorists. If the Ivies give in to any regime demands, the goal posts will move. If the massive ivy endowments aren’t deployed to preserve institutional integrity and academic freedom, what on earth are they for?
March 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
You cannot negotiate with terrorists. If the Ivies give in to any regime demands, the goal posts will move. If the massive ivy endowments aren’t deployed to preserve institutional integrity and academic freedom, what on earth are they for?
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Nice work, @emorylawjournal.bsky.social, on getting the law review starter pack going!
Welcome! Here is a starter pack of other student run Law Reviews and Journals! go.bsky.app/SjT51yY
March 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Nice work, @emorylawjournal.bsky.social, on getting the law review starter pack going!
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I know what you’re thinking: We should mirror the United States government based on how this website is run.
March 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I know what you’re thinking: We should mirror the United States government based on how this website is run.
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The website shows a seeker the closest clinics to them, offers information on parental consent laws for minors seeking abortion, and points toward abortion funds that can help pay for care.
Teens Seeking Abortions Face Huge Challenges. This Website Is Here to Help
Teen Vogue talked to the founder of "INeedAnA" about the specific hardships teens face.
www.teenvogue.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The website shows a seeker the closest clinics to them, offers information on parental consent laws for minors seeking abortion, and points toward abortion funds that can help pay for care.
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It’s just like it says on the Statue of Liberty, “give me your multi-millionaires, your billionaires, your oligarchs who yearn to extract wealth from the working people”
Trump: "We're gonna be selling a gold card. You have a green card, this is a gold card. We're gonna put a price on that card of about $5 million and that's going to give you green card privileges, plus. It's gonna be a route to citizenship, and wealthy people will be coming into our country."
February 25, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It’s just like it says on the Statue of Liberty, “give me your multi-millionaires, your billionaires, your oligarchs who yearn to extract wealth from the working people”
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Join us for a “Know Your Rights” Virtual Town Hall, where we’re breaking down the law, answering your questions, and making sure you have the tools to protect yourself and your community.
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Live Stream – Sign up now : tx30.us/townhall
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Live Stream – Sign up now : tx30.us/townhall
February 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Join us for a “Know Your Rights” Virtual Town Hall, where we’re breaking down the law, answering your questions, and making sure you have the tools to protect yourself and your community.
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Live Stream – Sign up now : tx30.us/townhall
📅 Thursday, February 20, 2025
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Live Stream – Sign up now : tx30.us/townhall
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FYI. Town Hall for civil servants Monday at 8 pm. Info below. Know your rights!
We're hosting a town hall on IG Live on 1/27 at 8pm ET for civil servants & those concerned about attacks on civil service w/ a discussion on navigating the challenging landscape. Former OPM officials on our team will join us. Mark your calendar, be sure to follow us on IG, & check back for updates.
January 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
FYI. Town Hall for civil servants Monday at 8 pm. Info below. Know your rights!
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Excellent! This is the way to Build Alternatives.
January 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Excellent! This is the way to Build Alternatives.
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Heads up! The @aclu.org Immigrant Rights Project has an EXCELLENT online resource available in multiple languages to walk immigrants or advocates through various scenarios of encounters with immigration officials or police. It includes contact #s for local ACLU offices.
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights | Immigrants' Rights | ACLU
Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. Learn more here about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them.
www.aclu.org
January 24, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Heads up! The @aclu.org Immigrant Rights Project has an EXCELLENT online resource available in multiple languages to walk immigrants or advocates through various scenarios of encounters with immigration officials or police. It includes contact #s for local ACLU offices.
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
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A haunted house but it’s just January 2025
January 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A haunted house but it’s just January 2025
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Hey while megaretailers profiting one of the richest men in world are out here doing this shit www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
Amazon removes 'equity for Black people' and 'LGBTQ+ rights' from company policies
Amazon has quietly removed protections for Black and LGBTQ+ workers from its company policies.
www.advocate.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Hey while megaretailers profiting one of the richest men in world are out here doing this shit www.advocate.com/news/amazon-...
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
maybe it's a fun time to switch to @librofm.bsky.social for audiobooks. Select the indie bookstore you'd like to support, listen away. Comp prices to aforementioned jerks
An amazing panel last night! Bringing folks like this together and to campus is what I love about this job
January 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
An amazing panel last night! Bringing folks like this together and to campus is what I love about this job
Event for any near Dearborn
/metro Detroit!
/metro Detroit!
January 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Event for any near Dearborn
/metro Detroit!
/metro Detroit!