The Secret Court System That Rules Us All. Brendan Ballou discusses his new book, 'When Companies Run the Courts,' about the dangers of forced #arbitration proceedings, and how this shadow system took over America.

#US #corporation #law #TheContrarian #enshittification #business #SupremeCourt #books #interview
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/brendan-ballou-forced-arbitration-book-companies-run-courts-interview

Brendan Ballou Interview: Why Forced Arbitration Is Bad for America

Author of 'When Companies Run the Courts' talks to Tim Dickinson about how consumers and employees lose out in forced arbitration and how to fight back.

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Jennifer Rubin: Big Problems Require Big Solutions. Dan Pfeiffer's advice for #Democrats: Swing big!

#elections #TheContrarian
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/big-problems-require-big-solutions

Big Problems Require Big Solutions

Dan Pfeiffer's advice for Dems: swing big!

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Jennifer Rubin: Words & Phrases: We can do without Todd Blanche.
"Under what circumstances would it ever make sense to provide restitution for people who were either pled guilty or were found guilty in a court of law? You want to talk about maybe providing restitution for people who weren’t found guilty? Fine, but if you do this, why not for the poor, mostly peaceful prospect protesters in Kenosha; in Portland?"—Sen. Thom Tillis
#ToddBlanche #DoJ #trump #theContrarian
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/words-and-phrases-def
Jen Rubin Column: Why Blanche Is Wrong for Attorney General

We can do without Todd Blanche

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Jennifer Rubin: #tRump Is Frantically Searching for an Offramp From His Disastrous War. His strategic defeat is now clear for all to see.

#Iran #war #GOP #TheContrarian
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/trump-is-frantically-searching-for

Trump Is Frantically Searching for an Offramp From His Disastrous War

His strategic defeat is now clear for all to see.

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Andrew Weissmann & Katie Phang: What Could A Post-Truth America Look Like? Andrew Weissmann urges a rebuilding of resilient institutions in his new book, Liar’s Kingdom: How to Stop Trump’s #Deceit and Save America.

#trump #interview #books #TheContrarian
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/what-could-a-post-truth-america-look

What Could A Post-Truth America Look Like?

Andrew Weissmann urges a rebuilding of resilient institutions in his new book

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Tim Dickinson & Yasmin Radjy: Here's How #Democrats Win the 2026 #Midterms. Swing Left reveals their strategic gameplan, from 2026 to 2032.

#SwingLeft #TheContrarian #elections
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/heres-how-dems-win-the-2026-midterms

Here's How Dems Win the 2026 Midterms

Swing Left reveals their strategic gameplan, from 2026 to 2032

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Trump to Redistricting Robbers: Hold My Beer

The corruption scandals widen: Publisher's Roundup 67

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#Republicans across the South are using the cover of the Supreme Court’s execrable #Callais decision to dilute the power of Black and Brown voters. In response, voting rights advocates are organizing an All Roads Lead to the South day of protest and action on Saturday, May 16.

#protest #TheContrarian #VotingRights #SupremeCourt
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/all-roads-south-voting-rights-protest-call-action

Join a Protest for Southern Voting Rights, or Against AI Data Centers

Contrarian Calls to Action: Get involved to protect voting rights in the South, to oppose data centers in your community, or to promote healthcare reforms.

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Meredith Blake: How the Battle Over American History Is Playing Out in One Southern City
'Natchez' looks at antebellum #tourism in #Mississippi.

#Natchez #Film #review #TheContrarian #lostcause #history #PBS
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/how-the-battle-over-american-history

How the Battle Over American History is Playing Out in One Southern City

'Natchez' looks at antebellum tourism in Mississippi

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Jennifer Weiss-Wolf: The Fifth Circuit Proves #Abortion Is on the Ballot this November. For now, we must support those who offer services — and get ready to get loud.

#law #TheContrarian #elections
https://www.contrariannews.org/p/the-fifth-circuit-proves-abortion

The Fifth Circuit Proves Abortion Is on the Ballot this November

For now, we must support those who offer services — and get ready to get loud.

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