The Empirical Case for Supreme Court Term Limits. After much anticipation, President Biden has announced his support for term limits. We’ve studied the issue carefully and believe it can go a long way toward improving the Court.
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The Court’s Third Great Crisis
Twice before in history, the Supreme Court has allowed itself to become an arm of one political party, with catastrophic results. Only the voters can save us from the same fate today.
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Mitch McConnell’s Message to Justice Stephen Breyer: Quit Now
The Republican leader is threatening to derail another Democratic Supreme Court nominee. Why the oldest Justice should play hardball, too.
Posted inPolitical Animal
On Kavanaugh, What is Schumer Thinking?
It shocks the conscience that Schumer wouldn’t apply as much pressure as possible for no votes.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Anthony Kennedy’s Betrayal of the Planet
History will show that when our climate needed a champion, Kennedy largely failed to answer the call.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Remember: The Supreme Court Is on the Ballot in Every Federal Election
It’s long past time for progressives to become as obsessive about the Supreme Court as right-wingers are.
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A Million Women March on Collins and Murkowski
Expecting Sens. Collins and Murkowski to defend abortion rights is a fool’s errand unless unprecedented pressure is brought to bear.
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What’s at Stake With Justice Kennedy’s Retirement
There are dark days ahead when it comes to the Supreme Court.
Posted inPolitical Animal
What Is Justice Elena Kagan up to Lately?
Here’s why she’s been playing nice with conservative justices.
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Supreme Court Can’t Wait to Kill Youth Climate Lawsuit
Like death itself, the end can be delayed, but not escaped: A group of 21 youths who accuse the U.S. government of failing for decades to properly address climate change defeated the Trump administration’s attempt to keep the dispute out of court. The U.S. [Ninth] Court of Appeals in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that a […]
