Supreme Court

The west facade of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., at dusk.

This Is Not the End of the Supreme Court’s War on Labor This Is Not the End of the Supreme Court’s War on Labor

With Glacier, eight justices sabotaged the most powerful weapon unions have: the strike.

Jun 2, 2023 / Elie Mystal

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How Should Workers Respond to the Supreme Court’s Ruling in “Glacier Northwest”? How Should Workers Respond to the Supreme Court’s Ruling in “Glacier Northwest”?

The court’s ruling could have been much worse—and soon will be. Workers and unions need to be prepared.

Jun 1, 2023 / Jane McAlevey

The Courts’ Legitimacy Crisis Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize

The Courts’ Legitimacy Crisis Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize The Courts’ Legitimacy Crisis Is an Opportunity Democrats Should Seize

Calling out corrupt judges and reactionary courts is good policy—and good politics.

May 29, 2023 / Column / Jeet Heer

Donald Trump is greeted by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Focusing on the Differences Between DeSantis and Trump Is Plainly Absurd Focusing on the Differences Between DeSantis and Trump Is Plainly Absurd

In the areas where Americans would be most severely affected, there’s hardly a fly’s hair of separation between them.

May 25, 2023 / Clarence Lusane

Sen. Dianne Feinstein departs a Senate Judiciary Business Meeting.

The Democratic Party’s Dianne Feinstein Problem Has Become a Quagmire The Democratic Party’s Dianne Feinstein Problem Has Become a Quagmire

The senator’s refusal to retire has left her party with nothing but bad options.

May 22, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Is This the End of Russiagate? John Durham’s Dud Report.

Is This the End of Russiagate? John Durham’s Dud Report. Is This the End of Russiagate? John Durham’s Dud Report.

From the “crime of the century" to one of Trump’s smallest scandals.

May 19, 2023 / Jeet Heer

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The Supreme Court Has Decided Not to Break the Internet—Yet The Supreme Court Has Decided Not to Break the Internet—Yet

In a rare unanimous ruling, the nine justices left Section 230 intact—and ruled not to hold social media companies liable for terrorist-related content.

May 19, 2023 / Elie Mystal

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris return to the Oval Office at the conclusion of an event marking National Small Business Week in the Rose Garden at the White House on May 1, 2023.

Joe Biden, Culture Warrior Joe Biden, Culture Warrior

The president’s freedom agenda can win—if he doesn’t embrace austerity.

May 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer

Clarence Thomas Is What He Wrongly Accuses Black Folks of Being

Clarence Thomas Is What He Wrongly Accuses Black Folks of Being Clarence Thomas Is What He Wrongly Accuses Black Folks of Being

Thomas has elevated “personal responsibility” into a prerequisite for citizenship. Yet he fails his own test.

May 12, 2023 / Column / Kali Holloway

Clarence Thomas Is Protected by Powerful Enablers From Both Parties

Clarence Thomas Is Protected by Powerful Enablers From Both Parties Clarence Thomas Is Protected by Powerful Enablers From Both Parties

Our lawless Supreme Court is shielded by a bipartisan elite ranging from Liz Cheney to Dick Durbin.

May 5, 2023 / Jeet Heer

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