Trump’s corruption illustrates the kleptocratic system created by a judiciary that would become even worse with Amy Barrett on the Supreme Court. Continue reading
October 14, 2020
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October 13, 2020A nation grounded in fiction, rather than reality, cannot function.
October 12, 2020Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis plays America's "unofficial anthem” — Amazing Grace — and explains how listening, improvisation and a flexible framework are essential elements of both jazz and democracy.
October 12, 2020Since Nixon, Republicans have made control of the nation’s courts central to their agenda. But while most voters tend to get distracted by the hot-button issues of abortion or gay rights, what Republican Supreme Courts have done is to consolidate the power of corporations. Continue reading
October 12, 2020A 1905 Supreme Court case resulting from a smallpox outbreak empowered states to pass laws for the "health, peace, morals, education and good order of the people." So yes, you have to wear that mask.
October 10, 2020As their chief is imploding, lots of key Republican players are silent. A number of people who were at the September 26 event have gone off the radar screen, including Attorney General William Barr. The major, obvious, in-your-face story of the day is that the president is melting down. Continue reading
October 9, 2020On October 8, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, appears to be melting down. Over the course of the day, he has called for the imprisonment of his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, as well as his own predecessor, President Barack Obama, and called Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris a “monster” and a “communist.” Continue reading
October 8, 2020“America has seen which side William Barr is on. As the nation’s top law enforcement officer, the attorney general represents the “People of the United States.” Early in his tenure, Barr jettisoned that role.Operating as Trump’s personal advocate, Barr has abused the power of his office.” — Steven Harper for the Fall 2020 issue of Litigation – The Journal of the Section of Litigation of the American Bar Association. Continue reading
October 8, 2020As right-wing militants have the president’s blessing to behave menacingly, voting rights groups are asking why aren’t local officials doing more to assure to voters that Election Day will be safe. Continue reading
