Mark DeVito leads Yes& as Chief Strategy Officer, with his more than 25 years of experience in engaging industry leaders, change-makers, and visionaries.
In the face of increasing threats to America’s democratic institutions, I am calling for three bold reforms to restore trust and accountability to the Supreme Court and our democracy.
First, I am calling for a constitutional amendment called the No One Is Above the Law Amendment. It would make clear that there is no immunity for crimes a former president committed while in office. I share our Founders’ belief that the president’s power is limited, not absolute. We are a nation of laws—not of kings or dictators.
Second, we have had term limits for presidents for nearly 75 years. We should have the same for Supreme Court justices. The United States is the only major constitutional democracy that gives lifetime seats to its high court. Term limits would help ensure that the court’s membership changes with some regularity. That would make timing for court nominations more predictable and less arbitrary. It would reduce the chance that any single presidency radically alters the makeup of the court for generations to come. I support a system in which the president would appoint a justice every two years to spend 18 years in active service on the Supreme Court.
Third, I’m calling for a binding code of conduct for the Supreme Court. This is common sense. The court’s current voluntary ethics code is weak and self-enforced. Justices should be required to disclose gifts, refrain from public political activity and recuse themselves from cases in which they or their spouses have financial or other conflicts of interest. Every other federal judge is bound by an enforceable code of conduct, and there is no reason for the Supreme Court to be exempt.
All three of these reforms are supported by a majority of Americans—as well as conservative and liberal constitutional scholars. In America, no one is above the law. In America, the people rule.
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Ending modern slavery requires bold approaches, investments, and resources at an unprecedented scale. Now, @_GFEMS has the brand, messaging, reach, and tools to make it happen.
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Preparing our children for just and responsible citizenship means exposing them to figures who faced crises and studying their responses and appeals to civic virtue. The shining example is Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, writes @rpondiscio. https://t.co/oIhyNuY8WY
Check out the incredible interview that Little Kids Rock gave us this week on Going Beyond! Amazing to see what they bring to kids everywhere through their love of music and community!! https://t.co/SK6Xhs8uLU
Little Kids Rock. Going Beyond. Tuesday, July 7 @ 3 p.m. on YouTube. Don't miss how @littlekidsrock is remotely building a better community through music, art, and experience.
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"Going Beyond" Episode 4: Nabila Chami from the National Aquarium joins host @MarkDeVitoBD to talk about how the aquarium is leaning on social to connect with audiences today.
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This village in India plants 111 trees every time a girl child is born 👶🌲. The community ensures these trees survive and grow as do the girls.
Read the full story in our blog (by: @EarthDay_India)
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#MindfulMonday: the @RedCross gives an average of $0.90 of every $1 directly to programs that support our first responders.
Your contribution can go a long way. Here’s how you can participate in #247Day: https://t.co/ytu4aPPyQX
Signature Program Spotlight: Response Relief
It honors the heroes and first responders who keep our communities safe, along with supporting the @RedCross’ efforts. To learn about how you can get involved, visit https://t.co/lHh0lF78sY #WeHeartHeroes