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Ketanji Brown Jackson
Dark Money Networks That Attacked Justice Jackson Are Also Attacking Schools
Until our policies prioritize the knowledge and labor of teachers, the far right will succeed in dominating our schools.
Republicans Refuse to Name Courthouse After Black Judge in Overtly Racist Move
Naming buildings is one of Congress's easiest tasks. Not this time -- thanks to racism and evangelical fearmongering.
GOP Disrespect on Full Blast Amid Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Confirmation
Republicans carried out a “shameful spectacle” amid a “monumental moment” in U.S. history, says Michele Goodwin.
Senate Confirms Ketanji Brown Jackson as First Black Woman Supreme Court Justice
Jackson, a former public defender, has been championed by progressive advocates and lawmakers.
Senate Advances Jackson’s Nomination After Republicans Force Committee Deadlock
Jackson's Supreme Court confirmation is nearly guaranteed, with a final vote on the matter slated for later this week.
More Than 50 Groups Slam GOP for “Baseless and Harmful Attacks” on Judge Jackson
The organizations accused GOP senators of “inappropriate and knowingly misleading attacks” on Ketanji Brown Jackson.
GOP Senators Use Jackson Hearing to Agitate Their Base Before Election Campaigns
The depth of disrespect demonstrated by the Republicans was unprecedented.
Anti-Racist Book Becomes Best-Seller After Cruz Cites It in Jackson Hearings
Cruz incorrectly claimed that a school Jackson serves on the board for is “overflowing with critical race theory.”
GOP Senator Says Interracial Marriage Should Be State Issue, Then Walks It Back
The question — posed twice to Republican Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana — was stated clearly and in plain language.
Cruz Asks Ketanji Brown Jackson About Critical Race Theory, Anti-Racist Books
Cruz's questions, which included errant comments about CRT, came after he promised not to make the hearings a “circus.”