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Books Recs for Quarantine:

Feel free to reblog and add your own!

LGBTQ:

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston

What If It’s Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

All For The Game by Nora Sakavik

Carry On by Rainbow Rowell / Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

SCI-FI / FANTASY:

The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater

Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater (MC is gay with a bi boyfriend so could also be LGBTQ)

Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Nevernight Chronicles by Jay Kristoff

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

Folk of the Air by Holly Black

The Traitor’s Circle by Erin Beaty

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

A Darker Shade of Magic by VE Schwab

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

HISTORICAL FICTION:

Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

CONTEMPORARY / ROMANCE:

American Royals by Katherine McGee

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston (yes, I’m putting this one again because it’s amazing)

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Carry Pilby by Caren Lisner

Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi

Pride by Ibi Zoboi (modern POC retelling of Pride and Prejudice)

One Of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus

One Of Us is Next by Karen M. McManus

Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus

Lovely War by Julie Berry

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shafer and Annie Barrows

Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins

DYSTOPIAN:

The Selection by Kiera Cass

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Illuminae Files by Amir Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Lifelike by Jay Kristoff (??? Maybe just sci-fi)

Warcross by Marie Lu

Wildcard by Marie Lu

Legend Series by Marie Lu

Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

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One Year Since the March

The Women’s March—which took place a year ago on January 21—ignited a passionate crusade on behalf of women’s rights that in the past twelve months has begun to reshape attitudes and gender dynamics across our workplaces, airwaves, and public spheres.

At Politics and Prose, we’re proud to have hosted a teach-in about women’s rights on the eve of the march and have continued to offer programming and books reaffirming women’s rights and highlighting the inequities that remain across a broad spectrum of American life. In 2018, we intend to go on engaging and educating about women’s issues and promoting essential and often challenging conversations about gender and sexism in homes, schools, offices, policy arenas, courthouses, and elsewhere.

Here are some upcoming P&P events that we hope you’ll find of interest:

In celebration of the first anniversary of the Women’s March, come meet Janaye Ingram, a founder and national organizer of the march, on Tuesday, January 23, at 7 p.m. at our flagship store on Connecticut Avenue NW. Janaye will be joined by other special guests for a discussion of Together We Rise, a collection of essays, images, and interviews drawn from some of the key people behind the march. In the book, march organizers relate how the event came about and share personal stories. Also featured are a number of previously unpublished photos. Contributors include such women advocates as America Ferrera, Roxane Gay, Jill Soloway, Ilana Glazer, Ashley Judd, and Janet Mock.

We’re also pleased to bring you the following events at our Wharf location:

On Monday, January 22, at 7 p.m. Rebecca Boggs Robert profiles Suffragists in Washington, D.C., telling the story of the women activists who fought for the vote and the Great Suffrage Parade of 1913, the first civil rights march to use the capital as its stage.

On Tuesday, January 23, at 7 p.m., Leni Zumas will discuss her much anticipated second novel, Red Clocks, which portrays a world in which abortion is outlawed and every embryo is granted rights of life, liberty, and property, all at the expense of women.

Coming up in February we’re excited to host Rose McGowan, whose voice was among the first in Hollywood to speak out about rampant sexism in the entertainment industry. McGowan’s new book, Brave, is part memoir, part polemic, a first-hand testimonial to the unwanted advances and professional injustices that women actresses were (and are) often subjected to in trying to advance their careers. McGowan will be appearing at Lisner Auditorium on the campus of George Washington University on February 2 at 7 p.m. We also are offering classes this year that delve into the often unacknowledged contributions of American women in public life. “A Is for Abigail or Anonymous,” taught by women’s historian and educator, Elisabeth Griffith, begins February 22. The class will cover the challenges of writing about women’s lives when so many stories have been lost to history. Griffith also is scheduled to teach “Women in the 1920s: Flappers and Feminists,” starting March 17, on how women’s lives changed, often in surprising ways, following the passage of voting rights for women.   Our Women’s Biography book club, which meets the second Monday of each month, will next convene on February 12 for a discussion of Susan Quinn’s Eleanor and Hick, an examination of the relationship of Eleanor Roosevelt and reporter Lorena Hickok. We hope you’ll be part of an ongoing conversation about women and their roles, rights, and opportunities in our country and around the globe.

— Brad and Lissa

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Theatre Review: ‘Paris! The Show’ at GWU’s Lisner Auditorium

The DMV got a taste of “La Vie en Rose” this past Tuesday night as “Paris! The Show” played George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium for a one night only engagement. This vibrant and heart-felt show is a celebration of French music and dance, presented by a small but mighty cast. Producer and director Gil Marsala […] See original article at: https://mdtheatreguide.com/2019/10/theatre-review-paris-the-show-at-gwus-lisner-auditorium/

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Rose E. Hansen, Norwell High School, Massachusetts and Vera Escaja-Heiss, South Burlington High School. (at Lisner Auditorium George Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGu1BxAaZf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x2qzcoeqkrli

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GWU Student Accused Of Leading Attack On Jackson Statue

We recently discussed the release of photos of suspects by the FBI of individuals connected to the attack on the statue of Andrew Jackson outside of the White House. One of those arrested is Jason Charter who is described as the “ringleader.”  He is also a George Washington University student and a professed supporter of Antifa.  Charter is likely to be a priority prosecution for the Administration. However, his criminal case could raise some challenging issues on admissibility of evidence of his affiliations and political views.

In the interest of full disclosure, I have been a long-standing critic of Antifa due to its profoundly anti-free speech views and its history of violence against those with opposing views, though I have opposed declaring Antifa a terrorist organization.  They have a history of attacking journalists, academics, and others. Indeed, I have been critical of Democratic leaders who have supported Antifa despite this history.   Some professors openly support the group, including its violence.

Notably, one of the Antifa attacks on our own campus was covered by our university newspaper, The Hatchet, and one of those interviewed at the scene was Charter. It has a surprising connection to an incident referenced in the current controversy.

However, my interest in this case (other than the connection to GWU) is as a criminal defense attorney and how such political views can be admitted into evidence.  There is always a concern that prosecutors will use political views to taint a case, particularly when you have an association with an extremist group like Antifa.

Charter was arrested at his home and charged with destruction of federal property. He is connected to not just the attack on the Jackson statue but the destruction of the statue of Confederate leader Albert Pike in Washington on June 19. The FBI states that news coverage shows Charter “standing over the toppled Pike Statue, pouring an unknown liquid onto the statue.”  It also says that he is seen “waving others away from the statue, and squatting down behind the statue where his hands are not visible. Seconds later, the statue catches fire. Charter is said to be ‘seen standing over the flames as it burns.”

That description could be attacked by the defense as incomplete and lacking direct evidence that he was the one who set the fire.  However, if he faces a single trial on both statues, a jury may be more inclined to rely on circumstantial proof in one due to the direct proof in the other.  The FBI reportedly has pictures of Charter on the statue and actively engaged in the effort to topple the statue.

What could also be interesting is the fight over the admissibility of Charter’s express association and support for Antifa. As defense counsel, I would fight any effort at admissibility due to its potential prejudicial impact. However, the government can make a strong case for the evidence on a couple of levels. First, it goes to his intent and belief in violent action.  Second, it goes to the organizing of these efforts through Antifa and antifascist groups. For example the complaint states that his Twitter account included a statement that “Tearing down statues of traitors to the nation is a service to this nation not a crime.” Charter praises the antifa movement repeatedly in social media posts and his Twitter bio includes the hashtag “#IAmAntifa.”

Various sites indicate that Charter has a background in programming and IT, including possible web design at GWU.

The FBI identified Charter as wearing Rose colored goggles and then alleged that they had other pictures of him without the googles.

One of the pictures shows the harassment of a conservative journalist, Jack Posobiec on June 26, 2020. He is shown being yelled at by someone wearing the same rose colored ski goggles. The man has been identified as Charter though his counsel may challenge that identification.

If it is Charter, it does not appear to be the first encounter between the two men.

The incident in 2017 involved an alleged Antifa supporter Sydney Ramsey-LaRee, 24, who was charged with simple assault after allegedly biking up and hitting Jack Posobiec, the Washington bureau chief of Rebel Media, a conservative group. The incident occurred near our Lisner Auditorium.   Charter was part of an D.C. Anti-Fascist Coalition demonstration and there is no indication that Ramsey-LaRee was part of the group.�� However, Posobiec said that the masked members of the D.C. Anti-Fascist Coalition were calling him a “Nazi” when Ramsey-LaRee rode aup and screamed “Where’s the Nazi? Where’s the Nazi?” Posobiec said that the group pointed at him and said  “He’s the Nazi. He’s the Nazi” and Ramsey-LaRee attacked him. (“Punching Nazis” is a common theme of Antifa).

Any competent defense counsel would argue that the Posobiec encounter in 2020 should be excluded.  However, the government again has an argument for admissibility in showing Charter wearing the same outfit as seen at the statue incidents.

The government could also seek to put on expert testimony that the googles and face coverings are viewed as signature characteristics of Antifa activists.  Again, this would call for a pre-trial motion in limine to keep out such evidence as prejudicial.  While Charter has praised the antifa movement repeatedly in social media posts and his Twitter bio includes the hashtag “#IAmAntifa,” the affidavit notably does not state that he was an active member or carrying out these actions as part of the group.  Absent a direct connection, I would argue that this does not meet the threshold for admissibility under Rule 403.

Rule 403. Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time

Although relevant, evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or needless presentation of cumulative evidence.

The greatest problem is that, with a growing number of arrests, there will likely be much more evidence seized, including computer records, social media postings, and other items.  There may also be cooperating witnesses.  By identifying Charter as the “ringleader,” he is the least likely to be able to cut a deal as opposed to be the target of other deals on cooperation.  The fact that they have him at the scene of two scenes of destruction makes his case the most likely to generate a significant sentence if convicted.

Even with these motions in limine, Charter is in a very poor legal position. A court is likely to allow in some of this evidence and the photos from the scene are quite damning.  The defense could try to challenge the allegation that he cause the requisite level of damage.  As discussed earlier, the government is likely to proceed under 18 U.S.C. §1361 for any damage exceeding $1000.

1361. Government property or contracts

Whoever willfully injures or commits any depredation against any property of the United States, or of any department or agency thereof, or any property which has been or is being manufactured or constructed for the United States, or any department or agency thereof, or attempts to commit any of the foregoing offenses, shall be punished as follows:

If the damage or attempted damage to such property exceeds the sum of $1,000, by a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than ten years, or both; if the damage or attempted damage to such property does not exceed the sum of $1,000, by a fine under this title or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.

Unlike some of the arrestees who are shown actually causing direct damage, it is not clear how much damage Charter did in alleging but unsuccessfully trying to topple the statue.  The film of the Pike statue destruction may have a key gap as Charter moves behind the statue.  Yet, $1000 is not much of a threshold and prosecutors may have additional footage.

Otherwise, Charter could be facing a great deal of pressure to plead guilty in exchange for a lower sentence. It is doubtful that the Justice Department in such a case would settle for less than a felony plea with jail time over a year.  Indeed, Charter could be in the worst of all criminal defense situations as the matinee or leading case for the prosecution in seeking to set an example for others.  It is a sad prospect for any young person, particularly someone from our own community.  However, Charter is looking at the prospect of real jail time and a felony criminal record.

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Rose E. Hansen, Norwell High School, Massachusetts and Vera Escaja-Heiss, South Burlington High School. (at Lisner Auditorium George Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxGuOOTAoC8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14jo1p7gwkgs5