Brett Kavanaugh’s Trip to the Twilight Zone
A legal scholar dissects Thursday's emotionally charged Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing.
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An expert addresses key questions on breaking news.
There Are Best Practices for Interviewing Those Who Report Sex Crimes—and Thursday’s Senate Hearing Followed None of Them
An expert on how to best investigate sex crimes responds to Christine Blasey Ford's testimony.
A New Trump Administration Rule on Public Benefits Could Discriminate Against Immigrant Families
An immigration law expert explains why a proposed "public charge" rule is fostering an environment of fear.
Why Kavanaugh Should Welcome an FBI Investigation
A legal scholar argues the judge's credibility is lower than Christine Blasey Ford's—and that's exactly why he'd be wise to embrace an independent evaluation of the assault allegation.
Trump and the Playbook of Fascist Politics
In a new book, Yale philosopher Jason Stanley lays out the traditional tactics of fascist politicians, which have retained their potency.