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.
Ketanji Brown Jackson
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In the Judiciary Wars, Republicans Like Lindsey Graham Play Dirtier Than Democrats
The South Carolina senator whined about Democratic tactics all through Ketanji Brown Jackson’s hearings. Oh, please.
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Forget January 6. Republicans Have Another Plan to Subvert Democracy.
By leveraging their Senate power and the Supreme Court, the GOP can rule the nation as a predominantly rural, older, whiter party.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Ketanji Brown Jackson Was a Public Defender. Here’s Why That’s a Great Thing.
Jackson would be the first justice since Thurgood Marshall to represent significant numbers of criminal defendants. I learned firsthand how important that is.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Ketanji Brown Jackson, Voting Rights Champion?
The Supreme Court nominee’s views on voting as a fundamental right suggests that she may be a standout voice on the Court, even more than her mentor Stephen Breyer.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson and the Real History of Choosing Supreme Court Justices
Joe Biden joins Ronald Reagan, Barack Obama, and other presidents who changed a narrow definition of what it means to be a justice.
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All Supreme Court Appointments Are Political—and They Should Be
Republicans criticizing Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination should take a look at history.
