The Supreme Court and diversity in the judicial system, plus the impact of the president ial election and the balance of power in the u. S. Senate. This took place at the annual gathering of progressives, called net roots nation, which happened in st. Louis. Is a pleasure to be here. I am the president of alliance for justice, and coming to net roots is like coming home. Its great to be here every year. I see some old faces, and a lot of new faces, which is wonderful, and i would say, after the events of the past few weeks here in our country, and yesterday in france, it is really good to be among friends today. So thank you all for being here. We have an Amazing Group of speakers, so i will get right to it. I also want to thank adam. Adam, where are you . He was on the board of net roots. He used to be the chair. Booster of this panel, so im very grateful to you. Bys panel is organized alliance for justice, as well as the center for american progress. And again, we are just privileged