September 27, 2021

Susan Collins

Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 6th, 2018.
News in Brief

Brett Kavanaugh's Confirmation Is a Blow to the #MeToo Movement

The conservative judge's confirmation was nearly derailed by allegations of sexual misconduct and partisanship. His confirmation highlights the limits of the #MeToo movement.

Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh meets with Senator Susan Collins in her office on Capitol Hill on August 21st, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
Social Justice

Can Anything Prevent Roe v. Wade From Being Overturned?

Conservatives came close to overturning the landmark abortion decision in 1992. What stopped them then might provide a clue to what will happen now.

Senator Susan Collins talks to reporters following a Republican caucus meeting in the U.S. Capitol on July 27th, 2017, in Washington, D.C.
News in Brief

Can the Collins Compromise Save the Affordable Care Act?

Health-care expert Linda Blumberg weighs in on whether re-insurance can mitigate mandate repeal.