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The issue around US magistrate judge Teresa A. Stokes centers on her release in January 2025 of Decarlos Brown Jr., a repeat violent offender with an extensive criminal record who was later accused of murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. Stokes approved Brown's release based only on his written promise to appear in court, despite his history of 14 prior arrests including violent crimes. This decision sparked widespread outrage and calls, especially from North Carolina Republicans, for her removal and accountability, as it was viewed as a failure of judicial responsibility that put public safety at risk.
A major controversy is that Teresa Stokes is a magistrate judge who reportedly does not hold a law degree or have to pass the bar exam to serve in that role in North Carolina. Over 80% of magistrates in that state lack law degrees. Critics argue that giving such judicial authority to someone without formal legal qualifications endangers justice and public trust. This has led to questions about the qualifications and appointment process for magistrate judges like Stokes. Additionally, social media and public debate have scrutinized her close links to mental health and addiction charities, highlighting potential conflicts of interest in her judicial decisions.
In summary, the issues involve Stokes' lack of a law degree, her controversial release of a dangerous repeat offender who later committed murder, and the broader implications for judicial qualification standards and community safety.
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Legal loophole results in Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson getting NO federal charges... as his proceedings are set to be televised
No federal charges for Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, will face trial in a Utah state court with no federal charges filed, due to narrow legal criteria. Experts say no federal homicide statute applies.
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Had a trans lover and got caught - so a sucker on both fronts
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Read final texts Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson sent trans lover after assassination
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Read final texts Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson sent trans lover after assassination
See messages Charlie Kirk suspect sent after assassination
In text messages revealed as Robinson made his first court appearance on Tuesday, the suspect was shown to have warned his transgender lover Lance Twiggs not to speak to police.
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Fact check: Karl Marx had 7 children, 4 starved to death and two committed suicide. What did the surviving child think of Marxist theory.
Karl Marx had seven children, but only three survived to adulthood: Jenny Caroline, Jenny Laura, and Jenny Julia Eleanor—often just Eleanor Marx. The claim that four of Marx's children "starved to death" is inaccurate; they died in infancy, primarily from disease and poor living conditions, not direct starvation. Two of his daughters, Laura and Eleanor, later committed suicide as adults.wikipedia+7
Regarding the surviving child's view of Marxist theory: Eleanor Marx was not only a supporter but also a significant activist who promoted and expanded Marxist ideas. She wrote analyses using Marxist theory, contributed to working-class and feminist causes, and translated her father's works. Eleanor was considered the first authentic Marxist, learning the philosophy directly from its source, and applied it in her activism and writings. She articulated analyses of class struggle and women's oppression, consistently referencing her father's theories.revsoc21+4
In conclusion, four children died young due to poverty and illness rather than starvation, two committed suicide, and the sole surviving child (Eleanor) was a passionate proponent of Marxist theory and worked extensively to further her father's political legacy.wikipedia+6
Karl Marx had seven children, but only three survived to adulthood: Jenny Caroline, Jenny Laura, and Jenny Julia Eleanor—often just Eleanor Marx. The claim that four of Marx's children "starved to death" is inaccurate; they died in infancy, primarily from disease and poor living conditions, not direct starvation. Two of his daughters, Laura and Eleanor, later committed suicide as adults.wikipedia+7
Regarding the surviving child's view of Marxist theory: Eleanor Marx was not only a supporter but also a significant activist who promoted and expanded Marxist ideas. She wrote analyses using Marxist theory, contributed to working-class and feminist causes, and translated her father's works. Eleanor was considered the first authentic Marxist, learning the philosophy directly from its source, and applied it in her activism and writings. She articulated analyses of class struggle and women's oppression, consistently referencing her father's theories.revsoc21+4
Details of Marx's Children
- Seven children with Jenny von Westphalen; only Jenny Caroline, Laura, and Eleanor reached adulthood.totallyhistory+1
- Four died young (Edgar, Henry, Frances, an unnamed infant) due to illness aggravated by poverty, not starvation.delanceyplace+2
- Laura and Eleanor committed suicide as adults, influenced by personal tragedy and political conviction.nytimes+3
- No surviving sons; Eleanor was the last surviving child.
Eleanor Marx's Attitude Toward Marxist Theory
- Eleanor was deeply committed to Marxist theory, applying its concepts to women's oppression, labor activism, and the working-class struggle.katewebb.wordpress+1
- She believed class struggle involved not only economics but also gender and national oppression, integrating Marxist analysis with feminism and trade unionism.marxists+2
- Eleanor's writings show strong support, intellectual engagement, and activism based in Marxism.marxists+3
Summary Table
| Child | Survived Adulthood | Cause of Death | Views on Marxism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Caroline | Yes | Cancer | Activist, supported socialismtotallyhistory |
| Jenny Laura | Yes | Suicide (with husband) | Socialist, supported Marx's ideastotallyhistory+1 |
| Eleanor (Jenny Julia) | Yes | Suicide | Strong Marxist, feminist activistrevsoc21+2 |
| Others (Edgar, Henry, Frances, Unnamed) | No | Infant illness/poverty | Did not reach adulthood |
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Marx
- https://totallyhistory.com/karl-marxs-children/
- https://delanceyplace.com/view-archives.php?p=3732
- https://www.nytimes.com/1983/03/14/opinion/what-marx-hid.html
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Marx
- https://thecommunists.org/2023/03/09/news/history/jenny-marx-life-struggle-sacrifice/
- https://www.historyextra.com/period...arx-who-profile-biography-socialist-feminism/
- https://revsoc21.uk/2016/09/15/elea...nvention-unafraid-to-live-her-contradictions/
- https://katewebb.wordpress.com/2014/08/01/conversations-about-eleanor-marx-paul-mason/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Marx
- https://www.marxists.org/archive/eleanor-marx/1883/06/karl-marx.htm
- https://www.marxists.org/archive/eleanor-marx/works/womanq.htm
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Karl-Marx
- https://www.moderntreatise.com/opinion/2023/11/30/liberty-exposed-the-character-of-karl-marx
- https://marxistsociology.org/2024/02/karl-marx-is-for-the-kids-opium-infanticide-and-the-family/
- https://intellectualtakeout.org/2017/02/karl-marx-was-a-pretty-bad-person/
- https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/KARL-MARX-ABUSED-HIS-CHILDREN
