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12 Best Kids Books to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Nov 1, 2024 | newyorkfamily.com | Maya Laidler |Kaitlyn Riggio |Thalía Fernández |Sonia Sotomayor

Posted on 20 Best Books to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage MonthAs kids grow up they learn more about the world around them. They also learn more about themselves and or their classmates’ heritage as this is a big part of growing into their own identity and connecting with their community. Celebrating Hispanic heritage teaches kids that their culture is something to take pride in and commemorate as a part of who they are.
Trying To Carjack The US Marshals Guarding Sonia Sotomayor Was A Bad Choice

Jul 9, 2024 | abovethelaw.com | Joe Patrice |Sonia Sotomayor

In the Grand Theft Auto video game series, you can usually carjack a fighter jet just as easily as a Tercel by walking up to it and pushing a button. In reality, carjacking is a violent crime made more dangerous than most muggings by the additional uncertainty posed by a victim potentially capable of driving off, raising the tensions and the risk of deadly miscalculation on all sides.
“With Fear for Our Democracy, I Dissent.”

Jul 1, 2024 | portside.org | Sonia Sotomayor

“With Fear for Our Democracy, I Dissent.” Published July 1, 2024 Below is the dissent by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson, from the Supreme Court decision in Donald Trump's appeal for absolute presidential immunity from criminal prosecution. Citations have been omitted for readability. -- moderator]Today’s decision to grant former Presidents criminal immunity reshapes the institution of the Presidency.
The most inspirational books for women (especially for women of color)

May 20, 2024 | shepherd.com | Cecilia Muñoz |Sonia Sotomayor |Michelle Obama |Jennifer Palmieri

I believe in having heroes, and the more human and relatable they are, the better. In this book, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her amazing story while also showing that she is not so different from the rest of us. And while it’s a fascinating and inspiring story, what I love about this book is the same thing that I love about the person who wrote it.
What People Are Getting Wrong About The Call For Sonia Sotomayor To Retire

Mar 27, 2024 | abovethelaw.com | Kathryn Rubino |Sonia Sotomayor

The pressure is on for the nearly 70-year-old Sonia Sotomayor to step down from the Supreme Court. Legal academics are leading the call with Paul Campos of the University of Colorado Boulder and Lucas Powe Jr from University of Texas at Austin telling the Huffington Post the time is nigh — while Democrats have the White House and Senate — for Sotomayor’s retirement. Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s insistence on dying on the job really burned the left.
Sonia Sotomayor Is As 'Traumatized' By The Supreme Court As You Are

Jan 31, 2024 | abovethelaw.com | Kathryn Rubino |Sonia Sotomayor

Has a Supreme Court justice ever been as relatable as when Justice Sonia Sotomayor said she’s “working harder than I ever had” and is “tired” of all this mess? It was earlier this week that Justice Sotomayor made an appearance at the University of California, Berkeley Law School and she confessed to the weariness that’s set in as one of the liberals in the minority of the Court.
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Quotes That Inspire All of Us to Make Change

Sep 14, 2023 | greenmatters.com | Kate Underwood |Carlos Santana |Sonia Sotomayor

Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month goes from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Now is the perfect time to get inspired by a few quotes! By Kate UnderwoodSep. 14 2023, Published 2:55 p.m. ETGet ready to honor the leaders and voices within the various Hispanic communities in the U.S. Sept. 15, 2023 marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which goes through Oct. 15, 2023. The holiday is also referred to as Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month.