The precedent-smashing, highly political Roberts Court is likely to trigger outright defiance by the left and right. Just look at Alabama’s failure to comply with a recent Court ruling.
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In Occupied Regions, Ukrainians Are Being Forced to Accept Russian Passports
The effort to eradicate Ukrainian identity in areas Moscow has “annexed” violates international law and might cross the line into genocide.
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Ohio Shows Abortion Rights is a Winner. Transphobia is a Loser.
Anti-abortion conservatives tried to win the referendum battle by scaring parents about transgender policies in schools. They failed.
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Police Need to Do a Better Job With Young People
Few officers get the training to deal with youth, from interrogations to physical restraints to arrests. There’s a better way.
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Progressives Are Defeating Conservatives in School Board Elections—Even in Ohio
Waging culture war at the local level is backfiring on Republicans.
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Why I’m Optimistic Trump Will Be Convicted
This is not a free speech case, a state-of-mind case, or a hard-to-win case, and it will likely be tried before the election.
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Oops! Ron DeSantis’s Economic Program and Critique Make the Case for Bidenomics
Most everything the Florida governor promises in his new plan—higher growth, more energy production, easing inequality—is already happening under the Democratic president.
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Don’t Expect Biden to Get Credit for the Economy Anytime Soon
Ask Clinton or Obama. Americans need to see their economic fortunes rise over a long period before they start thanking the president.
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Trump’s Free Speech Defense is Unlikely to Prevail
At his trial on January 6-related charges, the 45th president will argue that he was just exercising his free speech rights, but Smith’s indictment blocks any First Amendment path to acquittal.
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Republicans Are Wrong About Acting Labor Secretary Su’s Appointment
They argue that her temporary position running the department is unlawful, but two statutes say otherwise.
