This November, Vote Like Alito Is on the Ballot This November, Vote Like Alito Is on the Ballot
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent gives Democrats another reason to vote in November. Plus: How Sarah Huckabee Sanders’s Medicaid unmasked the racists.
Oct 9, 2026 / Elie Mystal
This Lawsuit Could Make Big Oil Pay for the Harm It’s Caused This Lawsuit Could Make Big Oil Pay for the Harm It’s Caused
The question is whether the Supreme Court will let it.
Oct 6, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The People vs. the Supreme Court The People vs. the Supreme Court
This term the Supreme Court has plans to trample
even more of our rights. But we, the people, are not powerless
in the face of their power grab.
Oct 5, 2026 / Feature / Elie Mystal
Eric Schmitt Deserves to Be Mocked Forever Eric Schmitt Deserves to Be Mocked Forever
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent relives the senator’s glorious face-plant. Plus: why John Roberts also deserves our mockery.
Oct 2, 2026 / Elie Mystal
PSA: Trump Continues to Commit Crimes PSA: Trump Continues to Commit Crimes
While the president is unlikely to face any consequences for his patently illegal, taxpayer-funded ads, it’s essential to remember he should.
Sep 30, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The First Amendment Lives for Another News Cycle—Maybe The First Amendment Lives for Another News Cycle—Maybe
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent parses Trump’s attacks on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Plus: it’s time to impeach the judges!
Sep 25, 2026 / Elie Mystal
We Need to Protect College Sports From Ted Cruz We Need to Protect College Sports From Ted Cruz
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent looks at the many ways Cruz’s bill threatens athletes’ labor rights. Plus: why our mail-in voting nightmare isn’t over.
Sep 18, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The US Had a Choice After 9/11. It Chose Wrong. The US Had a Choice After 9/11. It Chose Wrong.
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent reflects on September 11. Plus: the stupidity of the "Trump Dividend" and the threat of AI.
Sep 11, 2026 / Elie Mystal
A New Theory of John Roberts’s Jurisprudence A New Theory of John Roberts’s Jurisprudence
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent explains why he thinks Roberts rules the way he does. Plus: Elie mourns the end of summer—and the world.
Sep 4, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Lesson of META’s Defeat? Release the Tort Lawyers! The Lesson of META’s Defeat? Release the Tort Lawyers!
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., our justice correspondent explains why tort lawyers are our next, best regulatory hope. Plus, the other legend who died this week.
Aug 28, 2026 / Elie Mystal
