*WHY DOES VIRTUAL COURT ACCESS MATTER?* *Greater transparency and accountability.* Virtual court access ensures that the public has safe, affordable, and meaningful opportunities to observe their legal system at work. With greater public access to court comes greater accountability. *Foundational Right.* The First Amendment and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution guarantee open public access to court proceedings. As the world becomes more virtual due to the pandemic, it is imperative that rights keep up with the times to ensure fairness and transparency. *Foster civic engagement.* As city hall proceedings and public meetings become more widely accessible virtually, so too should court proceedings. If the everyday happenings of our judiciary are more accessible, the public will be more civically engaged. *Accessibility for loved ones and more equitable public participation.* While courts are technically “open” to the public, the challenges of coming to court - the cost of transportation, taking time off from work, and child care - erect barriers of entry that disproportionately affect low-income communities. Virtual court access ensures loved ones can be present to support defendants, victims, and witnesses in their proceedings.
I just left voicemails for both Chairman Clippenger and Chairman Smith in support of HB647. THANK YOU, Fiona & Zelda, for all that you do. The only way to make the world a more fair and just place for the disproportionate number of people suffering from social inequality is to TAKE ACTION. We forget how powerful our voices can be, both alone and collectively. Something as simple as taking a couple of minutes out of our day to make a phone call can actually do enormous good for the many who need our help. Keeping remote access to court proceedings is absolutely imperative. ❤
@@BillHaines37 kids put their palm up to their face to mimic a smartphone. It is weird but they don’t use regular old phones anymore. Anyway, Fiona looks great doing it the “old” classic way. If she mimics the old rotary phones, then maybe she would not get the point across to the younger generation lol. Fiona mimicking a rotary phone would be an entertaining thing to see.
She also hung up the receiver, putting it back on its base, so extra cool points there. ☎️ In her next video, she should totally “rotary phone” it. The video may be a bit longer since she’ll have to wait for each digit to rotate it’s way back, but my deceased grandmother would totally appreciate it. 👍
During Covid one of my roles was to remotely (and occasionally in person) observe Domestic Violence hearings. The courts I observed did not make it easy. Sometimes the Court Clerk would forget to "let you in" electronically. Sometimes the court would forget to have the sound on for those observing. Eventually, the court just gave up remote access with no explanation, except "Commissioner X doesn't want remote access to continue". Fiona is right: observing courts is eye opening. It is not always what goes wrong that is enlightening. Often it is what goes right. That is, sometimes it is refreshing to see that our court processes and court workers demonstrate what a fair system can look like, and how that system can have a positive impact on people's lives. For instance, what a DV survivor looks like when they are granted a protection order.
Wow , you guys are ahead of things. You are so a New Yorker. You so good i am in what you want girls. I have been just fresh out jail and in the process of being set up. listen to her and support a very smart girls that know what is going on. Your guys are the best keep up infor.
I wrote it all out and I hate calling it gives me anxiety idk why but I'm doing it first thing in the morning.....Thankyou Fiona how is it that my favorite singer is doing exactly what I promised to do but had no idea how to help?! I so love you ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Fiona. Just in case you have time can you do a pros and cons video on transparency? My experience being physically present in cases, whether I’m bearing witness in court or an active participant, there seems to be a mixed bag of ideas that arise. Overtly, I concur that transparency is like you said and are advocating for ostensibly the most important issue. If I don’t hear back I’ll assume I’m missing something and keep digging. This whole court watching topic is compelling now. Much appreciated.
*WHAT WOULD THIS BILL DO?* *Ensure that the public has audio-visual virtual access* to all criminal and civil proceedings unless otherwise exempted by law. *As always, judges maintain discretion* to take the rare action of restricting public access to court if state law and the U.S. Constitution allow. The bill *would not require new equipment* as courts have already allowed remote access opportunities during COVID.
*WHAT IS VIRTUAL COURT ACCESS?* Virtual court access gives the public *remote access to court proceedings* via live audio and video streaming. In 2021, the Court of Appeals *authorized virtual access to courtrooms* in MD, facilitating the courts’ performance of core functions during the pandemic. Virtual court access for the public is *in no way a replacement* for in-person legal proceedings themselves.
PG County (Maryland) courtwatchers started by going to court in person. Nowadays there are courtwatching groups in many cities that use Zoom, so one can do it from anywhere!
I have a friend who has a case in PG. fortunately he was never arrested. But we were at the preliminary hearing last week and I see the craziness ur talking about. My friends case is about illicit internet pornographic images between him and his boyfriend. I saw the jail docket being let in one at a time and they almost always got a “raw deal”. My friend is lucky
I gave these numbers a call, yet both were unavailable. I left them each a voice-mail saying what needed to be said! Is there a better time to access these lines or is leaving a voice mail standard procedure? Also, thank you for making me aware of stuff like this!
Forgive me for asking but I owe it to myself but 1st, I've been doing freeman studies in Seattle for the Last 14 years as a matter of self preservation and in hopes I can make a difference, I was taken by your music, and have today rediscovered you and am awestruck and curious as to what led a famous person to such activism. I would love to visit, I am a very accommodating person and would like to see if I can assist in some way or another. Peace-Love-Charity.
Hi Zelda, I have a question and I apologize for it being off the subject but it's valuable. In 1990 does Fiona remember a young woman named Krisi or Chrissy? Blonde almost white hair, blue eyes? Fiona was younger then, but if she does remember, there's a story to share.
@@Zoo1Luu I hope that Fiona contacts her and asks about her trip to Seattle area and the friends that she made. Including me. She talked about this girl she knows who plays piano, sings, writes her own songs. Wanted to carve her name into my arm. I said no, and that her name sounds like an old lady's! We had fun hanging out stoned. I said about where that girl was and after hearing talk about this girl, L.A., "Sounds like she's in the right place." She came up to north of Seattle with a boyfriend, or to stay with one, older than us, never met him, she hung out mostly with my neighbors, two girls, and all 4 of us would smoke listen to music and just laugh, had great conversations for hours, she was here for several weeks. I had guitars. I lost the weed container that she did attempt to carve Fiona's name. Thought I'd share, hope Fiona finds her, she knew something when Fiona was 12! Oh yeah in reply to what I said, she: "I'll tell her you said that." She was way cool. And I didn't know Fiona Apple's last name was Maggart until less than 9 year's ago.
What has happened to Fiona? she looks dreadfully thin please tell me she is not doing drugs, its so sad if she is and if she is not I wish her all the best with that incredible talent she has a great future.
how about you focus on the issues instead of commenting about how a woman looks?👍🏻 Fiona is happier and healthier now than she has ever been. Just off of one of the most brilliant records of her career at the end of 2020 and now fighting for actual change that will do good for the American people. Get on board or get lost
this is so great, i was so glad i could watch Kyle Rittenhouse be proven innocent live, watched everyday of the trial, also got to watch when the judge own the Prosecutor Binger for his misconduct in the trial.
why are you so consumed by this? What other activities life are you doing right now? I’ve always been a very big fan of yours, but it seems like you have a ADHD. Maybe you need to calm down a little bit. I myself have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and I have some ADHD too. It seems you’re really obsessed with this court thing. How did all this begin? What happened to get you so interested in this?
what other activities in her life is she doing right now? Whatever the actual fuck she wants to do. She is worth millions and has the luxury of putting an album out every eight or nine years and then doing nothing in between other than living and enjoying her life. And right now she is interested in the court system and bringing a greater transparency to the people of America. Don't question it. Either get on board or keep fucking scrolling until you find some thing else you like👍🏻
*WHY DOES VIRTUAL COURT ACCESS MATTER?*
*Greater transparency and accountability.* Virtual court access ensures that the public has safe, affordable, and meaningful opportunities to observe their legal system at work. With greater public access to court comes greater accountability.
*Foundational Right.* The First Amendment and Sixth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution guarantee open public access to court proceedings. As the world becomes more virtual due to the pandemic, it is imperative that rights keep up with the times to ensure fairness and transparency.
*Foster civic engagement.* As city hall proceedings and public meetings become more widely accessible virtually, so too should court proceedings. If the everyday happenings of our judiciary are more accessible, the public will be more civically engaged.
*Accessibility for loved ones and more equitable public participation.* While courts are technically “open” to the public, the challenges of coming to court - the cost of transportation, taking time off from work, and child care - erect barriers of entry that disproportionately affect low-income communities. Virtual court access ensures loved ones can be present to support defendants, victims, and witnesses in their proceedings.
This legislation creates more problems.
Thank you 🙏🏻
im from chile and i love you fiona... i wish i could help you as much as you helped me with your music.
As someone who used to sit in the courtroom as a court watcher, I really appreciate this!
I'm just learning about Fiona, and what I see I really like so far. Thank you for spreading information on how to use your voice in America.
I just left voicemails for both Chairman Clippenger and Chairman Smith in support of HB647. THANK YOU, Fiona & Zelda, for all that you do. The only way to make the world a more fair and just place for the disproportionate number of people suffering from social inequality is to TAKE ACTION. We forget how powerful our voices can be, both alone and collectively. Something as simple as taking a couple of minutes out of our day to make a phone call can actually do enormous good for the many who need our help. Keeping remote access to court proceedings is absolutely imperative. ❤
Done. It’s the least I could do for you with all you’ve done for me; healing and entertaining me with your wonderful music. 💕
You seem genuine and I dig your music. Keep doing your thing.
Good to see Fiona using the thumb and pinky method of pretend phone. It makes me feel less old. Fight the good fight for transparency.
What do the kids use these days?
@@BillHaines37 kids put their palm up to their face to mimic a smartphone. It is weird but they don’t use regular old phones anymore. Anyway, Fiona looks great doing it the “old” classic way. If she mimics the old rotary phones, then maybe she would not get the point across to the younger generation lol. Fiona mimicking a rotary phone would be an entertaining thing to see.
She also hung up the receiver, putting it back on its base, so extra cool points there. ☎️
In her next video, she should totally “rotary phone” it. The video may be a bit longer since she’ll have to wait for each digit to rotate it’s way back, but my deceased grandmother would totally appreciate it. 👍
@@michaelajero2409 nah bro I'm a kid and that's not true
During Covid one of my roles was to remotely (and occasionally in person) observe Domestic Violence hearings. The courts I observed did not make it easy. Sometimes the Court Clerk would forget to "let you in" electronically. Sometimes the court would forget to have the sound on for those observing. Eventually, the court just gave up remote access with no explanation, except "Commissioner X doesn't want remote access to continue". Fiona is right: observing courts is eye opening. It is not always what goes wrong that is enlightening. Often it is what goes right. That is, sometimes it is refreshing to see that our court processes and court workers demonstrate what a fair system can look like, and how that system can have a positive impact on people's lives. For instance, what a DV survivor looks like when they are granted a protection order.
Wow , you guys are ahead of things. You are so a New Yorker. You so good i am in what you want girls. I have been just fresh out jail and in the process of being set up. listen to her and support a very smart girls that know what is going on. Your guys are the best keep up infor.
Well done true legendary girl never forgotten about ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ love you always ❤
This is very important nation wide. Especially since judges have immunity and do not face any repercussions for their actions or mistakes.
I called and told them, “Hello, my name is Fiona Apple,” but I don’t think they believed me. 🤷🏻♂️
(Obviously kidding...)
Happy New year's great work Fiona appe ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ great talent truly amazing thank you love you're music 🎵🎶❤
She's so awesome! She should do this for every topic we need to call about. We would get shit done!!!
Special treat at 3:54 to Brighten your Day
I love you, Fiona Apple!!! (Seriously, I can't not love anyone who loved Sinead that much and laid down some truth about the grammys)
Keep on making music Fiona
We love you
Lots of Love from Argentina, Dear Fiona
Your so real, and not a lot to ask? I will do it because of you! Don't change Fiona, and only hope for more happiness in your life!!!❤❤😂❤
I wrote it all out and I hate calling it gives me anxiety idk why but I'm doing it first thing in the morning.....Thankyou Fiona how is it that my favorite singer is doing exactly what I promised to do but had no idea how to help?! I so love you ❤️❤️❤️
I luv you fiona,thanks for the music, your a good petson
Done and done, girl. And shared! ❤ keep up the good work. I love you. Also I love when you break out your chalk board.
Thank you for sharing. Greetings Zelda and Fi
Thanks Fiona. Just in case you have time can you do a pros and cons video on transparency? My experience being physically present in cases, whether I’m bearing witness in court or an active participant, there seems to be a mixed bag of ideas that arise. Overtly, I concur that transparency is like you said and are advocating for ostensibly the most important issue.
If I don’t hear back I’ll assume I’m missing something and keep digging. This whole court watching topic is compelling now. Much appreciated.
*WHAT WOULD THIS BILL DO?*
*Ensure that the public has audio-visual virtual access* to all criminal and civil proceedings unless otherwise exempted by law.
*As always, judges maintain discretion* to take the rare action of restricting public access to court if state law and the U.S. Constitution allow.
The bill *would not require new equipment* as courts have already allowed remote access opportunities during COVID.
just did this! thanks fiona love u 💕
Done. Thanks for making this vid Fiona!
*WHAT IS VIRTUAL COURT ACCESS?*
Virtual court access gives the public *remote access to court proceedings* via live audio and video streaming.
In 2021, the Court of Appeals *authorized virtual access to courtrooms* in MD, facilitating the courts’ performance of core functions during the pandemic.
Virtual court access for the public is *in no way a replacement* for in-person legal proceedings themselves.
I wish we could do this where I live! It's such a great thing to be fighting for, unfortunately here there is no transparency at all :(
PG County (Maryland) courtwatchers started by going to court in person. Nowadays there are courtwatching groups in many cities that use Zoom, so one can do it from anywhere!
Love you so much Fiona 💜
I have a friend who has a case in PG. fortunately he was never arrested. But we were at the preliminary hearing last week and I see the craziness ur talking about. My friends case is about illicit internet pornographic images between him and his boyfriend. I saw the jail docket being let in one at a time and they almost always got a “raw deal”. My friend is lucky
I hope it works. Greetings from brazil. We face a similar problem here.
Ps: i discovered the vegetarianism because of you at 2006. Thank you so much
Fiona is a beautiful girl with much energy she should run for congress cause I would vote for her, because of her energy.
Calls made! You ask, I’ll do!
Im here today to tell you about my new makeup line. LMAO Only fiona
I will get right on it, thank you Fiona 🥰
On it!!!!
thank u guys ^_^! will be doing
I gave these numbers a call, yet both were unavailable. I left them each a voice-mail saying what needed to be said! Is there a better time to access these lines or is leaving a voice mail standard procedure? Also, thank you for making me aware of stuff like this!
Voice mail totally works. Thank you!
@@Zoo1Luu You're welcome! Again, thank you and Fiona for putting in the effort to improve the current justice system.
Are Canadians eligible to call!? I’d really like to help if I can!
Proud of u
Proud of being a fan
Did it! Love you too Fiona!
I called because I care
This is actually..... pretty interesting
I just made the 2 calls; only takes a few minutes. Please help !
I admire your faith in the Justice system Fiona. Provide me some online options, I don't have a phone girl.
I don't have a phone too! Good for us.
Fiona and Courtwatch PG are at it again! Fighting to open the courts to the public. See the link in the description. CourtwatchPG.
Is this recent? When I search it it shows up from 2021.
donholt13a country on cover. Love y'all
This is good!
Forgive me for asking but I owe it to myself but 1st, I've been doing freeman studies in Seattle for the Last 14 years as a matter of self preservation and in hopes I can make a difference, I was taken by your music, and have today rediscovered you and am awestruck and curious as to what led a famous person to such activism. I would love to visit, I am a very accommodating person and would like to see if I can assist in some way or another. Peace-Love-Charity.
I think FA probably doesn't look here, but just now Google shows me some Courtwatch groups in and near Seattle.
@@BillHaines37 I think the read more wasn't looked at, I wasn't asking for a freeman group. I was requesting private communications.
@@jayc9184 I did read that - couldn't help with that! :)
@@BillHaines37 I'll just go back to sleep then.
she gives history teacher vibes lmao
Done 😀
I'm Canadian, can I still call? :)
The whole world is watching! The whole world is watching!
Hi Zelda, I have a question and I apologize for it being off the subject but it's valuable. In 1990 does Fiona remember a young woman named Krisi or Chrissy? Blonde almost white hair, blue eyes? Fiona was younger then, but if she does remember, there's a story to share.
So she would have been 12-13? I can ask.
@@Zoo1Luu yup. That'd be cool, thanks Zelda.
@@Zoo1Luu I hope that Fiona contacts her and asks about her trip to Seattle area and the friends that she made. Including me. She talked about this girl she knows who plays piano, sings, writes her own songs. Wanted to carve her name into my arm. I said no, and that her name sounds like an old lady's! We had fun hanging out stoned. I said about where that girl was and after hearing talk about this girl, L.A., "Sounds like she's in the right place." She came up to north of Seattle with a boyfriend, or to stay with one, older than us, never met him, she hung out mostly with my neighbors, two girls, and all 4 of us would smoke listen to music and just laugh, had great conversations for hours, she was here for several weeks. I had guitars. I lost the weed container that she did attempt to carve Fiona's name. Thought I'd share, hope Fiona finds her, she knew something when Fiona was 12! Oh yeah in reply to what I said, she: "I'll tell her you said that." She was way cool. And I didn't know Fiona Apple's last name was Maggart until less than 9 year's ago.
@@Zoo1Luu I'm think that I got the name mixed up with another of my neighbor's friends from '89-90. Description is correct. She was standout.
@@Zoo1Luu Maybe this makes sense. It's me and my guitar. ua-cam.com/channels/J9cHY8WZrYaSAhGTa40EyA.html I tried.
You're a nice singer lady.
What has happened to Fiona? she looks dreadfully thin please tell me she is not doing drugs, its so sad if she is and if she is not I wish her all the best with that incredible talent she has a great future.
how about you focus on the issues instead of commenting about how a woman looks?👍🏻 Fiona is happier and healthier now than she has ever been. Just off of one of the most brilliant records of her career at the end of 2020 and now fighting for actual change that will do good for the American people. Get on board or get lost
@@taylorh4480 Take a chill pill, she looks dreadfully thin to me that just my opinion,
or do you only like opinions you agree with?
Yipes.
Fiona!!!!!!
But what if my phone doesn't go "Beep-boop-boop" (which also happens to be my pronouns)?
Be ba buoop
I live in Scotland fiona ,I don't think my phone call may matter, but y r a comet 2 me
this is so great, i was so glad i could watch Kyle Rittenhouse be proven innocent live, watched everyday of the trial, also got to watch when the judge own the Prosecutor Binger for his misconduct in the trial.
Where the make up line? 😜
when will you stop coc... ? come as YOU are, please!
ust hire a
*.
RFS Israel
Why Fiona? You were so beautiful.
What is your actual fucking problem?
No.
Enabling germophobia is not the best choice.
When lyrics aren't coming to you other outlets are needed. Mania?
why are you so consumed by this? What other activities life are you doing right now? I’ve always been a very big fan of yours, but it seems like you have a ADHD. Maybe you need to calm down a little bit. I myself have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and I have some ADHD too. It seems you’re really obsessed with this court thing. How did all this begin? What happened to get you so interested in this?
what other activities in her life is she doing right now? Whatever the actual fuck she wants to do. She is worth millions and has the luxury of putting an album out every eight or nine years and then doing nothing in between other than living and enjoying her life. And right now she is interested in the court system and bringing a greater transparency to the people of America. Don't question it. Either get on board or keep fucking scrolling until you find some thing else you like👍🏻