AMERICAN PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION. Call for Proposals: Activism and Philosophy.

Dear DAVID, The Graduate Student Council of the American Philosophical Association invites proposals for a session on Activism and Philosophy at the 2021 Central Division Meeting of the APA. Note: We have decided that the 2021 Central Division meeting will not be held in person. We are now developing plans to hold this meeting virtually. We will announce further details about the virtual meeting as they become available. If you are considering submitting a proposal, we encourage you to do so. In a world marked by a global pandemic, crushing economic downturns, climate devastation, and increasing urgency to address longstanding patterns of systemic racism, what is the role of philosophy? How might philosophers participate in and contribute to social justice and labor movements? This session is dedicated to exploring both how activism functions within and beyond academic philosophy—from graduate student labor movements, to public philosophy, to academics working within grassroots movements—as well as how philosophy functions within activist contexts—through participation of philosopher-activists or the application of theory within activist projects. The goal of this session is to discuss the relationship between philosophy and activism, broadly construed. This session aims to facilitate productive conversations on the role of activism in academic philosophy and the academy more broadly, as well as the role of philosophy within our own local communities. It is a space for honest engagement, reflection, collaboration, brainstorming, and strategizing. The submission deadline is September 26, 2020. See the complete call for proposals for more information. We look forward to receiving your proposals. Sincerely, Nathanael Smith Chair, APA Graduate Student Council

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REMEMBERING TRUMPS DISGRACE: ARTICLES AND POSTS FROM HIS IMPEACHMENT. BREAKING DOWN THE MUELLER REPORT: A BRIEF TIMEOUT. PART 3. IMPORTANT UPDATE..

FROM NPR NEWS- 6/27/2019.

In a 5-4 decision along traditional conservative-liberal ideological lines, the Supreme Court ruled that partisan redistricting is a political question — not reviewable by federal courts — and that those courts can't judge if extreme gerrymandering violates the Constitution.

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU IGNORE CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, AND ALLOW THE OPPOSITION TO CONTROL THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR A NEW SUPREME COURT JUSTICE?

OR

WHAT DO YOU GET WHEN YOU DO NOT CHALLENGE BOGUS RETURNS IN A PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, HANDING THE WHITE HOUSE TO A SELF - CENTERED DEMAGOGUE?

ANSWER TO BOTH.

YOU GET DONALD TRUMPS CHOICE FOR THE SUPREME COURT.

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THE FOLLOWING IS TAKEN FROM JUDGE BRETT KAVANAUGHS TESTIMONY BEFORE THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, REGARDING ACCUSATIONS MADE AGAINST HIM.

"This whole two-week effort has been a calculated and orchestrated political hit, fueled with apparent pent-up anger about president trump and the 2016 election, fear that has been unfairly stoked about my judicial record. Revenge on behalf of the Clintons and millions of dollars in money from outside left-wing opposition groups. This is a circus. The consequences will extend long past my nomination. The consequences will be with us for decades."

WHAT AN INTELLECT!! FITS IN WITH TRUMP AND MCCONNELL PERFECTLY.

WHAT ELSE CAN WE TAKE FROM THIS?

#1. Anger-  Does this reference the Unconstitutional denial of President Barack Obamas choice for the Supreme Court, Merrick Garland, a chance to testify before the Senate, to be followed by a public vote? 

BUT YOU'RE BEING TREATED UNFAIRLY. REALLY?

#2. President Trump and the 2016 Election- You mean an election with Bogus Returns in at least 6 States that handed Donald Trump the White House, paving the way for him placing 2 Judges on the Supreme Court.

Do you mean "FEAR" of having the future course of Judicial Precedents decided by DONALD TRUMP, whose behavior while in the WHITE HOUSE is often considered to be IRRATIONAL AND VINDICTIVE? 

#3. Revenge on behalf of the Clintons- I assume you have the facts to back this up, since this is a direct accusation. Also, Do you mean that the Clintons planned and executed these plans directly, or are unwitting pawns that had no knowledge about the attempt to create this "Circus"?

IS THIS HOW A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE SHOULD CONDUCT HIMSELF IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY?

So, What do I mean when I say: TODAYS DONALD TRUMP IS WHAT 
HE WAS ALLOWED TO BECOME...

Ask yourself the following question: OF THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT;  EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE, AND JUDICIAL, WHAT IS THE HIGHEST OFFICE/MOST POWERFUL POSITION THAT CAN BE OCCUPIED IN EACH BRANCH?

ANSWER.

EXECUTIVE-    PRESIDENT OF THE U.S.

LEGISLATIVE-  U.S. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER.
                     SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REP.

JUDICIAL-        ONE OF THE NINE MEMBERS OF THE
                       U.S. SUPREME COURT.

Now, in most recent history, what events have most influenced the
current state of each office. 

For that, let's go back a few years.

THE SUPREME COURT.

On FEB,13, 2016 SUPREME COURT JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA passed away.
THEN PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, following procedures Set forth in the U.S.
CONSTITUTION, nominated JUDGE MERRICK GARLAND TO FILL THE VACANCY.       

The following passage is taken from the U.S. CONSTITUTION.

"...and he shall nominate, and by and with the Advice and Consent of the Senate, shall appoint Ambassadors, other public Ministers and Consuls, Judges of the Supreme Court, and all other Officers of the United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for..."

However, for the first time in U.S. HISTORY, THE U.S. SENATE DID NOT MEET TO QUESTION
THE NOMINEE, SO THAT THEY COULD "ADVISE" THE PRESIDENT, AND VOTE TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE OF THE JUDGE GARLAND NOMINATION. SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL DECIDED THAT CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IS NOT A DUTY OR OBLIGATION THAT THE U.S. SENATE HAS, BUT CAN BE FOLLOWED WHENEVER THEY FEEL LIKE IT. SO, HE REFUSED TO SEAT THE SENATE TO ACT ON THE NOMINATION.

GIVEN SENATOR MCCONNELLS LEGISLATIVE HISTORY, I DON'T EXPECT MUCH IN THE WAY OF FAIR AND INTELLECTUALLY JUSTIFIABLE REASONS FOR THE POLITICAL AGENDA HE PUSHES. HOWEVER, THE DEMOCRATIC PARTIES REFUSAL TO FILE SUIT, AND BRING THIS MATTER INTO COURT TO FORCE MCCONNELL AND OTHER REPUBLICANS TO OBEY THE OATH THEY TOOK TO "SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION," SHOWED AN INEXPLICABLE LACK OF MORAL AND INTELLECTUAL COURAGE. WHAT MESSAGE DO YOU THINK THIS SENT TO THE REPUBLICAN PARTY? TO BAD, IT WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

Boston Globe today: Trump’s comments are unacceptable. MAURA SULLIVAN.

David, President Trump’s reported comments in The Atlantic, in which he refers to the 2,289 American service members buried at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery as “losers” and “suckers,” are outlandish and represent a dereliction of duty in his role as commander in chief. 



 My first job in the Obama Administration was overseeing our overseas military cemeteries-- including Aisne-Marne in France, which the president skipped on his 2018 trip. Walking for hours among thousands of graves of fellow Americans there was humbling beyond measure. It is unacceptable that our President would so gravely disrespect our fallen heroes, their families and loved ones, every veteran, and this nation.  

If you have a few minutes, I invite you to take a look at my Op-Ed, published in the Boston Globe today, in reaction to Trump’s words.


Together, we can do the work necessary to restore the soul of our nation. 

Thank you, 
Maura Sullivan  

 @maurasullivan
 @mauracsullivan
 @MauraSullivanNH

MORE INFORMATION ON DONALD TRUMP, WHO IS LITTLE MORE THAN A RUSSIAN STOOGE; A BOUGHT AND PAID FOR PRESIDENT.

Ex-FBI agent: Attacks from Trump 'outrageous' and 'cruel': https://aol.it/3i4dx6m via

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