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May 17, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Far-Right Loses Its Mind Over Sentencing of Paul Pelosi Attacker
Much like when the attack first happened, the far-right thinks the whole thing is a giant conspiracy.
May 17, 2024
Talia Jane
Samuel Alito Can’t Even Lie Properly About That Upside-Down Flag
The Supreme Court justice tried to explain away reports of a “Stop the Steal” symbol outside his home. That only made things worse.
May 17, 2024
Hafiz Rashid
Dick Durbin Finally Does Something After Jaw-Dropping Alito Scandal
The Senate Judiciary chairman is taking action after reports of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s “Stop the Steal” flag.
May 17, 2024
Talia Jane
Samuel Alito Tries Pathetic Excuse for That “Stop the Steal” Flag
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was caught with an upside-down flag outside his home. And his explanation makes zero sense.
May 16, 2024
Matt Ford
Even the Right-Wing Supreme Court Has Its Limits
Led by Clarence Thomas, the justices overwhelmingly rejected an outlandish conservative attempt to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
May 16, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Clarence Thomas Goes Rogue, Does the Right Thing for Once
The Supreme Court justice authored the majority opinion protecting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
May 16, 2024
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Federico Finchelstein
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Emmanuel Guerisoli
The “Day One” Dictatorship
On the law in a fascist America
May 16, 2024
Greg Sargent
The Saga of Clarence Thomas and His Luxury RV Takes a Disturbing Turn
In a new letter, Democratic senators press the associate justice on whether he’s paid off the loan for that famous R.V.—and whether he may have ducked federal tax obligations.
May 15, 2024
Matt Ford
He Committed a Double Murder at 16. Does He Deserve to Die in Prison?
Arizona wants to keep Lonnie Allen Bassett locked up for good—despite a Supreme Court ruling that abolished mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles.
May 14, 2024
Matt Ford
Clarence Thomas Hates the “Hideous Place” That Made Him Rich
The Supreme Court justice claims he can’t stand Washington, but he has the capital city to thank for all of those wealthy friends who have treated him to lavish trips and luxury goods.
May 6, 2024
Grace Segers
Inside a Rare Abortion Clinic in Montana
All Families Healthcare is one of only five clinics statewide—and surrounded by states that restrict or outright ban abortion.
April 30, 2024
Matt Ford
The Biden Administration’s New Pro-Worker Rule Has Powerful Enemies
The FTC is banning noncompete clauses for almost all American workers, and already corporate interests are challenging it in court.
April 30, 2024
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Tracy Rosenthal
The New Sundown Towns
As Grants Pass, Oregon—and the nation—await a Supreme Court ruling on just how far cities can police the homeless, a volunteer mayor and her unhoused constituents try to weather the backlash.
April 29, 2024
Michael Tomasky
Remember, SCOTUS—Presidential Immunity Would Apply to Joe Biden, Too
We’re all nervous about what Donald Trump would do with immunity for official acts. But remember, two can play that game.
April 27, 2024
Greg Sargent
Shocker From Top Conservative Judge: Trump Likely to Skate Completely
J. Michael Luttig sees two potential outcomes from Thursday’s Supreme Court arguments. Both are grim for our democracy.
April 26, 2024
Brynn Tannehill
The Court Just Sealed Everyone’s Fate, Including Its Own
The justices seem to think that the power they apparently just handed Donald Trump can’t be used against them someday. Right.
April 26, 2024
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Jamie Raskin Goes Scorched Earth on SCOTUS Trump Immunity Case
The Supreme Court seems prepared to give Donald Trump immunity.
April 26, 2024
Michael Tomasky
Samuel Alito’s Resentment Goes Full Tilt on a Black Day for the Court
The associate justice’s logic on display at the Trump immunity hearing was beyond belief. He’s at the center of one of the darkest days in Supreme Court history.
April 26, 2024
Susan Rinkunas
Sam Alito Thinks We’re All Stupid
The justice snapped that “nobody’s suggesting” pregnant women don’t deserve medical care in E.R.s. Actually, lots of people would put the fetus before her.
April 25, 2024
Matt Ford
The Supreme Court Might Put Trump Above the Law
The former president's lawyers mounted some bizarre arguments in defense of broad presidential power, and the justices seemed ready to step through the looking glass.
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