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Calls Grow for Clarence Thomas to Recuse Himself From Trump Mar-a-Lago Docs Case
Thomas was the sole dissenter in a case involving Trump and presidential records earlier this year.
The Far Right’s Violent Rhetoric Is Escalating, and Includes Talk of “Civil War”
A recent study found that millions of Americans believe the use of violence to further political aims is justified.
Trump Takes Mar-a-Lago Documents Case to Supreme Court
The court has given the DOJ a week to respond to the filing, indicating it doesn’t see an urgent need to hear the case.
The Onion Files Parody Brief to Supreme Court in Defense of Speech Rights
“For parody to work, it has to plausibly mimic the original,” the company said in its legal filing.
Supreme Court May Soon Roll Back Affirmative Action and Voting Rights
As Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman to hear a SCOTUS case, civil rights are under attack.
Trump Lawyer Refused Trump’s Request to Say All Documents Were Returned
Attorney Alex Cannon said no to the request because, reportedly, he was “not sure that statement was true.”
Report: Joe Biden Told Al Sharpton He’s Running for President in 2024
Polling shows that most voters don't want Biden to run again.
We Have No Option But Hope: Noam Chomsky Talks With David Barsamian
We must have “optimism of the will,” using the opportunities available to fight for a more just world, Chomsky says.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear 2 Cases on Federal Bump Stock Ban
Fewer than four Supreme Court justices wanted to hear the appeals cases.
Groups Pushing Right-Wing State Policy Are Raking In $152 Million Each Year
The revenue doesn't include millions more in contributions to advocacy or litigation arms of the State Policy Network.