SCOTUS Ends Affirmative Action SCOTUS Ends Affirmative Action
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down affirmative action negatively impacts diversity and inclusion in higher education around the country.
Jul 19, 2023 / OppArt / Andrea Arroyo
Colin Kaepernick’s Defense of Black Studies Colin Kaepernick’s Defense of Black Studies
The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tells Dave Zirin why he’s raising the alarm about government attacks on Black history.
Jul 19, 2023 / Q&A / Dave Zirin
We’ve Entered a New Era of Tiered Constitutional Rights We’ve Entered a New Era of Tiered Constitutional Rights
In a string of cases, the US Supreme Court’s conservative justices have elevated rights of religious liberty, free speech, and guns over other rights.
Jul 18, 2023 / Katherine Franke
You’re Wrong About Term Limits You’re Wrong About Term Limits
On this episode of Contempt of Court, Leah Litman and Aaron Belkin join the podcast to discuss what's wrong with everybody's favorite reform option.
Jul 18, 2023 / Podcast / Elie Mystal
Lawsuits Have Become the Weapon of Choice Against Activists Lawsuits Have Become the Weapon of Choice Against Activists
Legal intimidation suits known as “SLAPPs” are becoming the norm for private corporations and governments trying to silence those who speak out on matters of public interest.
Jul 17, 2023 / Katie Redford
Warning: A “Convention of States” Is Practicing to Rewrite the Constitution Warning: A “Convention of States” Is Practicing to Rewrite the Constitution
If a far-right organization gets its way, our country will be thrown into a constitutional crisis.
Jul 14, 2023 / Russ Feingold
Jim Jordan Brings Online Conspiracy Theories to Congress Jim Jordan Brings Online Conspiracy Theories to Congress
The House Judiciary Committee chair summoned FBI Director Christopher Wray to a hearing where he was drilled by Republicans in thrall to narratives of deep-state persecution.
Jul 13, 2023 / Chris Lehmann
Cornel West Should Run as a Democrat; Plus, Supreme Court Wins and Losses Cornel West Should Run as a Democrat; Plus, Supreme Court Wins and Losses
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Nation editor D.D. Guttenplan discusses the primaries, and David Cole analyzes the Supreme Court and the Constitution.
Jul 13, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener