The new conservative majority on the state Supreme Court overturns two important gerrymandering decisions.
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Memo to the Media: You Are Not Obligated to Cover a Crackpot Like Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Despite what Mark Halperin and Andrew Sullivan say, the conspiracist isn’t a serious protest candidate.
Posted inBooks
American Terrorism: From Timothy McVeigh to January 6
Jeffrey Toobin offers a grim portrayal of the growth of the radical right since the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing.
Posted inEconomy
The Debt Ceiling, Austerity, and the Economic Challenges Haunting President Biden’s Reelection Bid
If the GOP forces a historic default or massive budget cuts, all bets are off for a soft landing—or Democrats keeping the White House.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Conservative Judges Have Become Politicians
It’s time to admit it and act accordingly.
Posted inPolitics
The Reversal of Trump’s Fortunes
The former president’s chances of locking down the Republican presidential nomination are rising just as his legal situation worsens, including this week’s rape accusations in a New York City courtroom.
Posted inPolitics
Despite Age, Inflation Biden Is (Probably) Going to Win
Most incumbent presidents get reelected. Here’s why the octogenarian in the White House is very unlikely to be an exception.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Tyre Nichols, George Floyd, Police Abuse, and the Need to Redefine “Qualified Immunity”
The legal doctrine makes it nearly impossible for plaintiffs to win a lawsuit against an individual wrongdoer in a police abuse case. Congress can fix that.
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Two Cheers for Biden Running Again
Democrats are worried about the octogenarian’s bid for a second term, but there are good reasons to think he can win and succeed.
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America Doesn’t Need Public Mugshots of Donald Trump or Joe Blow
Releasing police photos of those who have been arrested does little good and much harm. Here’s why.
