November 12, 2020Originalists believe that all that the original text of the Constitution should stand, as written, in the late 18th century. Originalists often refer to jurists who take the stance that the Constitution is a living document as “activist” judges.
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.
May 4, 2020The team at BillMoyers.com brings you news — some of it good, some of outrageous, all of it important — that’s been covered up by COVID-19- April 24, 2020The team at BillMoyers.com brings you news — some of it good, some of outrageous, all of it important — that’s been covered up by COVID-19.
November 28, 2017Five out of six people behind bars awaiting trial are there simply because they can’t afford bail. Community bail funds offer a solution.
June 14, 2017A lawyer helps to break down the different ways of arguing what constitutes obstruction of justice.
May 31, 2017Appointing a special counsel to investigate the Russia mess doesn't let the deputy attorney general off the hook after giving Trump cover to fire James Comey.
May 17, 2017In Part 3 of our series on President Trump and his lawyers, Harper examines the vice president's role in affirming and defending Trump.
May 10, 2017In Part 2 of our new series on President Trump and his lawyers, Harper takes a look at the role of the White House chief counsel and wonders whether the current one is incompetent or just ineffectual.
May 4, 2017The president is playing with fire and his lawyers are fanning the flames. In the end, the nation will suffer the burns.
