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Brett Kavanaugh Confirmation

Brett Kavanaugh and the Case of the Vanishing Rape Victim Brett Kavanaugh and the Case of the Vanishing Rape Victim

Long before the recent charges against him, we already had evidence of Kavanaugh’s disturbing lack of empathy for rape victims.

Sep 27, 2018 / Bruce Shapiro

Is the World Bank Group Above the Law?

Is the World Bank Group Above the Law? Is the World Bank Group Above the Law?

A fishing community in India challenges the bank’s private-lending arm in the US Supreme Court.

Sep 27, 2018 / Feature / Barry Yeoman

Honorable Brett Kavanaugh

Senator Merkley Is Suing to Halt the Lawless Kavanaugh Confirmation Process Senator Merkley Is Suing to Halt the Lawless Kavanaugh Confirmation Process

Citing Trump administration secrecy, he asks a federal judge to issue an injunction to prevent this mangled process from continuing.

Sep 26, 2018 / John Nichols

Brett Kavanaugh with Trump

Reasons to Believe Reasons to Believe

10 ways to respond to Brett Kavanaugh’s defenders.

Sep 26, 2018 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Immigrant rights rallies

Trump’s Latest Assault on Immigrants Shreds a Half-Century of Reforms Trump’s Latest Assault on Immigrants Shreds a Half-Century of Reforms

New restrictions on the meaning of “public charge” will bump millions from public assistance and create a caste of untouchables.

Sep 26, 2018 / Sasha Abramsky

Brett Kavanaugh

What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today What the Worst of Sports Taught Brett Kavanaugh—and What It Still Teaches Today

My experience around privileged high-school and college athletes leads me directly to the accusations made against Brett Kavanaugh.

Sep 26, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Rod Rosenstein

How to Stop Trump’s Slow-Motion ‘Saturday Night Massacre’ How to Stop Trump’s Slow-Motion ‘Saturday Night Massacre’

To prevent Trump from removing Rod Rosenstein, Congress must overcome obstruction and keep the executive in check.

Sep 25, 2018 / John Nichols

Protesters demonstrate in Russell Building to oppose the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on September 24, 2018.

Take Action to Support Survivors and Oppose Brett Kavanaugh Take Action to Support Survivors and Oppose Brett Kavanaugh

Republicans continue to rush Kavanaugh’s confirmation and dismiss the serious allegations.

Sep 25, 2018 / NationAction

Brett Kavanaugh’s Fox News Interview Was a Disaster—for Him

Brett Kavanaugh’s Fox News Interview Was a Disaster—for Him Brett Kavanaugh’s Fox News Interview Was a Disaster—for Him

He was stiff and unconvincing—and he put claims on the record that could easily be disproved.

Sep 25, 2018 / Joan Walsh

Female Inmate Jail Cell

California Ended Cash Bail—but May Have Replaced It With Something Even Worse California Ended Cash Bail—but May Have Replaced It With Something Even Worse

Racist algorithms and unlimited judicial discretion threaten to increase pretrial incarceration in California.

Sep 24, 2018 / John Raphling

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