Supreme Court

Brett Kavanaugh’s Fox News Interview Was a Disaster—for Him

Brett Kavanaugh’s Fox News Interview Was a Disaster—for Him Brett Kavanaugh’s Fox News Interview Was a Disaster—for Him

He was stiff and unconvincing—and he put claims on the record that could easily be disproved.

Sep 25, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Grassley and Kavanaugh first day of hearing

McConnell and Grassley Have Prevented Proper Scrutiny of Kavanaugh. That Has to End, Now. McConnell and Grassley Have Prevented Proper Scrutiny of Kavanaugh. That Has to End, Now.

Their attempt to rush Trump’s pick onto the high court is a scandal against the Constitution.

Sep 24, 2018 / John Nichols

The Fight Against Brett Kavanaugh Is Just Beginning

The Fight Against Brett Kavanaugh Is Just Beginning The Fight Against Brett Kavanaugh Is Just Beginning

After occupying Senator Chuck Grassley’s office last week, activists vow to keep the uprising going.

Sep 24, 2018 / Gabriel Thompson

Heitkamp and Donnelly talking

For Red-State Democrats, There Is Only One Choice: Vote ‘No’ on Kavanaugh For Red-State Democrats, There Is Only One Choice: Vote ‘No’ on Kavanaugh

Contrary to the received wisdom, polling shows support for Trump’s Supreme Court pick would hurt senators’ reelection chances.

Sep 21, 2018 / Sean McElwee

Chuck Grassley and Brett Kavanaugh

Grassley Knows Exactly What He Was Doing 35 Years Ago—Scheming to Ban Abortion Grassley Knows Exactly What He Was Doing 35 Years Ago—Scheming to Ban Abortion

The Judiciary Committee chair will bend every rule to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as part of his career-long mission to overturn Roe.

Sep 21, 2018 / John Nichols

Brett Kavanaugh with Trump

Allegations Against Kavanaugh Must Be Investigated, as Must His Lies Under Oath Allegations Against Kavanaugh Must Be Investigated, as Must His Lies Under Oath

Senator Grassley is rushing things because he knows a thorough inquiry could derail the Kavanaugh nomination.

Sep 19, 2018 / John Nichols

Brett Kavanaugh Laughing

The Fate and Future of Christine Blasey Ford The Fate and Future of Christine Blasey Ford

What lies ahead for the women who expose the despicable pasts of powerful men?

Sep 19, 2018 / Rafia Zakaria

A group of women are seen wearing black veils and black tape over their mouths outside of the fourth day of Brett Kavanaugh's hearing before members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building Friday.

Take Direct Action to Stop Brett Kavanaugh Take Direct Action to Stop Brett Kavanaugh

You can also spread the word about protests against Trump’s plans to indefinitely detain immigrant children and demand justice for Puerto Rico.

Sep 18, 2018 / NationAction

Before We Even Begin to Have a Conversation About Forgiving Brett Kavanaugh

Before We Even Begin to Have a Conversation About Forgiving Brett Kavanaugh Before We Even Begin to Have a Conversation About Forgiving Brett Kavanaugh

Christine Blasey Ford has come forward with highly credible allegations of sexual assault that deserve a full airing and much reflection.

Sep 17, 2018 / Katha Pollitt

Kavanaugh hearing protests

Why You Should Engage in Nonviolent Civil Disobedience on Monday Why You Should Engage in Nonviolent Civil Disobedience on Monday

Stopping Brett Kavanaugh will require our bodies and souls.

Sep 17, 2018 / Ady Barkan

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