The Troubling History of Rushed Supreme Court Confirmations
The hurried and partisan Supreme Court confirmation process for Brett Kavanaugh mirrors several notable examples of similarly politicized confirmations from our past.
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Brett Kavanaugh’s Trip to the Twilight Zone
A legal scholar dissects Thursday's emotionally charged Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearing.
The Role of Women’s Anger in Trump’s America
Two new books argue that women's anger has new political force in the age of Trump.
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.
How Will China Respond to Trump’s Increasing Economic Hostility?
Concerns are rising that the two nations could be on the verge of a "new cold war."
Should Trump Cut His Losses With Kavanaugh?
It might seem like an extreme move, but it wouldn't be unprecedented.
Explaining Our Indifference to Presidential Character
When it comes to presidential scandals, is all press really good press?
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.
Did Trump Call Sessions ‘Retarded’?
The real harm against disabled Americans isn't the president's ableist rhetoric; it's his ableist policies.
Trump Says the East Coast Is ‘Absolutely Prepared’ for Hurricane Florence. Is That True?
If recent federal disaster response is any indication, the president's boast is wildly misleading.