David Cole
Legal Affairs Correspondent
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Supreme CourtMay 10, 2018
How Will the Supreme Court Treat Donald Trump?
His administration has repeatedly abandoned judicial precedent to please its radical base. Will the Court stand up for the rule of law?
David Cole
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March 6, 2018
Could It Happen Here? Donald Trump, Tony Judt, and the Future of American Democracy
Is Trump’s election a step on the road to authoritarianism, or is he an anomaly? That depends—on us.
David Cole
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Labor OrganizingFebruary 23, 2018
Public-Sector Union Fees Don’t Violate the First Amendment
The argument behind Janus v. AFSCME is based on a faulty premise.
David Cole and Amanda Shanor
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The ConstitutionJanuary 30, 2018
How the Courts Have Stymied Trump
Along with citizen activism, they have proven to be an important safeguard of constitutional liberty—but the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
David Cole
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October 26, 2017
Owen Fiss and the Liberal Legal Tradition
The legal theorist’s case for how the Constitution can be a vehicle for civil rights and social justice.
David Cole
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Supreme CourtJune 28, 2017
Trump’s Election Win Is Already Being Felt on the Supreme Court
Neil Gorsuch looks to be just as conservative as Scalia—and if Trump gets to replace Kennedy, the Court will be as conservative as it’s been in a century.
David Cole
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CongressMay 17, 2017
How Should We Investigate Trump’s Firing of Comey?
We need a special prosecutor—but an independent commission or select congressional committee would also help.
David Cole
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The ConstitutionMay 4, 2017
The Most Important Story of Trump’s First 100 Days
The United States is a constitutional democracy, whether Trump likes it or not.
David Cole
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Journalists and JournalismJanuary 18, 2017
Donald Trump vs. the First Amendment
Trump is no fan of free speech—which makes speaking out more important than ever.
David Cole
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December 8, 2016
Obama’s Civil Rights Legacy—and Ours
Today’s turmoil in race relations may be a testament to the progress his administration made.
David Cole