How RBG Made the Earth A Better Place

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) had a profound affect on the world. Not only was she a Supreme Court Justice, but had attained the status of a “rock star.” Like John Lewis, Justice Ginsburg influenced our thinking about justice for all people. Each of these giants of American society believed in the rights for all people, regardless of race or gender. As a result, they did something about it. In this post, I want to explore how RBG affected environmental law. n particular, she was involved in hundreds of cases, and wrote the opinion—majority and dissenting—in many of them. Her case load is impressive. What might surprise you is that she had a lot to say about the environment. She was involved in some landmark cases affecting the Clean Air and the Clean Water Acts.

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Raking Leaves Won’t Put Out California’s Fires

Climate change is the reality for the cause of the mega-fires in the West. Yet, the President thinks the cause is the lack of raking leaves. Science denialism has led to a colossal debacle in this country.

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What’s Causing the Wildfires in the West?

I’ve wondered what is the main cause of wildfires raging in the West. Are the fires linked to climate change? What role do humans play in starting fires? Are there more fires this year than in the past? Why? Finally, the toll on human and other animal and plant life is immense.

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Why Mail In Voting Isn’t As Bad As You Think

Many Americans are concerned about the use of mail in or absentee ballots. Some are concerned that the USPS won’t be able to deliver. Other’s, including Donald J. Trump, believe that millions and millions of fraudulent votes will be cast. Fraud is rare in voting; rarer with mail in voting. Facts and data support ideas in this post on voting.

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Most U.S. Citizens Can Vote By Mail

Most of us can vote by mail. Nearly 75% of us can. We need to fight the voter suppressionists. As John Lewis reminds us: I have said this before, and I will say it again. The vote is precious. It is almost sacred. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democracy.

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Georgia Is Not Ready to Go Back to School

Georgia schools should not open. If they are open, they should close. A red line of at least 10% must be reached, but many say that a 5% test rate should be reached. Georgia’s rate of infection is 13%. Not the time to open schools.

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Should Students Wear Masks at School?

Given the data presented in this post, the evidence supports not opening schools yet. Until we get the rate of spread down, and keep it there, we have no business sending kids into crowded school buildings. And, when and if we do, they all should be required to wear face coverings.

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Remember John Lewis: The Soul of Our Nation

Like many people in the country, I’ve devoted much time to thinking, reading and watching the celebration of John Lewis’ life. My contribution to his legacy and the love that he showed so many of us was to paint the scene in the White House on February 16, 2011.

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John Lewis: Standing for Good Trouble

John Lewis, at age 25 in 1965, led a peaceful march of around 600 from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. At the very beginning of the March, they had to cross the bridge you see in the painting. While crossing, they were met by state troopers on horseback. The troopers charged the marchers beating them with clubs, batons, and rifle buts. Lewis was beaten nearly to death with a cracked skull and concussion. He tried to get up, but was beaten again. This is my painting of John Lewis. He was a gentle giant of our moral compass, who encouraged everyone to stand up and cause some “good trouble.” He’s standing in front of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, Selma, AL

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