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Key Constitutional Principles:


Role of the Supreme Court

The Founding Fathers initially envisioned a limited role for the Supreme Court, focused on ensuring the executive and legislative branches operated within constitutional bounds. The Constitution established the judicial branch to interpret and apply laws, but gave it no explicit power of judicial review.

  • Division of Power: Balances power between people and government, branches of government, federal and state authorities, and government entities and individual rights.
  • Gag Rule: Takes contentious subjects off the table, such as religious freedom, to avoid conflicts.
  • Restraint of Momentary Passions: Ensures change is slow and deliberative.
  • Private Ordering: Limits rapid government changes to foster a stable environment for planning.
  • Intergenerational Lawmaking: Binds generations to a carefully crafted document with a stringent amendment process.
  • Rule of Law: Enshrines a system where laws govern, not individuals.
  • Promotion of Democracy: Ensures government reflects the will of the people while protecting minority rights.

The Constitution’s written nature eliminates ambiguities and binds government officials to its principles. It provides a clear, enduring reference that guides legal interpretations and governmental actions.

“We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”

This Preamble embodies the aspirational goals of the Constitution, emphasizing its enduring relevance and the noble aims it encapsulates.

Source: usconstitution.net

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Breast cancer, domestic violence awareness highlighted throughout the month of October


October is filled with awareness campaigns, and two of the largest, for breast cancer and domestic violence, primarily target women — though men can be affected.

October also is the awareness month for Down Syndrome, Fire Prevention, Liver Cancer and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, containing a variety of other, shorter observations such as Mental Health Awareness Week, which began Sunday.

Those numbers could be reduced by at least 30% if women followed recommended screening guidelines — regular exams and mammograms.

October is filled with awareness campaigns, and two of the largest, for breast cancer and domestic violence, primarily target women — though men can be affected.

October also is the awareness month for Down Syndrome, Fire Prevention, Liver Cancer and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, containing a variety of other, shorter observations such as Mental Health Awareness Week, which began Sunday.

Think pink

Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The goal throughout the month is to ‘increase awareness of the importance of detecting breast cancer early through monthly self-exams, regular clinical exams and mammograms’.

Nationally, the American Cancer Society estimates that 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will occur among women, along with 49,290 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer during 2021. About 2,650 new cases of breast cancer are expected in men in 2021.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

“So often, our work must happen behind closed doors to ensure the safety of our clients,”  “Domestic Violence Awareness Month gives us an opportunity to engage the public in the work we do serving women, men and children all year long.  Sometimes we, ourselves, must stay behind the curtain of the public.” stated the director of a women’s shelter.

The shelter serves victims on an outreach basis or as residents.

The shelter’s family therapist, works with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, seeing families, individuals, children and people in group counseling settings.

One in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, she said, many “having challenges associated with breaking free from these situations.”

Domestic violence situations are about power and control, she said, which can include financial manipulation, control over children and pets, or how one spends time or money.  

Often, it involves keeping victims away from friends and family members.

Source: saobserver.com

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October: Holidays and National Awareness Days


In October, you’ll find a few events that commemorate some specific hard workers, including:

Those are great holidays if any of your clients happen to work in those fields. But, you may be wondering, “October is national what month?” Of course, the major awareness event in October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, during which you’ll see a ton of pink ribbons, wristbands, and other merchandise floating around. Other month-long observations in October include:

Source: ipromo.com

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Blind Americans Equality Day ~ October 15


SEATTLEITES WALK FOR WHITE CANE DAY

This Blind Americans Equality Day, we honor the immense contributions of blind and low vision Americans, who help power our economy and push our Nation forward.  And we recommit to ensuring every blind and low vision person in this country has a fair shot at the American Dream.

     Throughout my decades in public service, I have strived to build an America that works for all Americans.  It is why I was proud to co-sponsor the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act — a civil rights law that banned discrimination against people with disabilities in many areas of public life.  I remain proud of its lasting legacy today.  However, there is still more to do to ensure that blind and low vision Americans have the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.  From transportation to online job applications, public services are too often designed in ways that are inaccessible for people with disabilities.  And less than half of blind or low vision Americans are employed.

     My Administration is committed to ensuring blind and low vision Americans have equal opportunities.  To that end, I signed an Executive Order to prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the Federal Government and to identify the barriers faced by job applicants and employees with disabilities.  We are also requiring Federal agencies to prioritize website accessibility so the Government can truly deliver for all Americans.  These are important steps toward making the Federal Government the gold standard for fair, accessible, and decent practices in the workplace.  Furthermore, my Administration is ensuring that blind and low vision Americans hired by the Federal Government are paid a fair wage.  That is why we ended the use of unfair sub‑minimum wages in Federal contracts.  At the same time, we are working to increase hiring for people with disabilities in every sector by helping governments, businesses, and nonprofits access Federal funds to hire more disabled Americans.  

     I am also working to make public spaces more accessible for blind and low vision Americans.  Through my Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are investing $1.75 billion — the largest amount ever — in making transit and rail stations more accessible.  The General Services Administration also adopted the United States Access Board’s new guidelines to ensure people with disabilities have access to the over 300,000 Federal Government buildings.  And the National Institutes of Health designated people with disabilities as a population with health disparities, opening up new research opportunities that will focus on health issues and unmet needs for blind and low vision Americans.

     This Blind Americans Equality Day, may we recommit to advancing accessibility and opportunities for blind and low vision Americans, who do so much for our Nation and deserve every opportunity to thrive. 

     By joint resolution approved on October 6, 1964 (Public Law 88-628, as amended), the Congress authorized October 15 of each year as “White Cane Safety Day,” which is recognized today as “Blind Americans Equality Day,” to honor the contributions of blind and low vision Americans.

     NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR., President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2024, as Blind Americans Equality Day.  I call upon all the people of the United States — including all government officials, educators, and volunteers — to mark this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
eleventh day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-four, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.

Source: whitehouse.gov image is from sos.wa.gov