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The Nomination Black Women Have Been Waiting For

The Nomination Black Women Have Been Waiting For The Nomination Black Women Have Been Waiting For

We have more than earned this seat at the most powerful table in our country.

Apr 1, 2022 / Editorial / Candace Bond-Theriault

Clarence Thomas looks into the distance in a black judge's robe

Impeach Clarence Thomas Impeach Clarence Thomas

The justice cast the sole vote to block access to information about the January 6 insurrection that his wife cheered on. His actions demand an inquiry.

Mar 28, 2022 / John Nichols

Clarence Thomas and his wife look into the distance

Interracial Marriage Under Attack: Thinking the Unthinkable Interracial Marriage Under Attack: Thinking the Unthinkable

As the conservative legal movement grows more emboldened, are there any protections that will remain unquestioned?

Mar 28, 2022 / Highlights / Jane Dailey

Ginni and Clarence Thomas

The Corruption of Clarence and Ginni Thomas The Corruption of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

Texts between the justice’s wife and the Trump White House reveal the extent of her involvement in trying to subvert the election of Joe Biden.

Mar 25, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Why Some Ardent Libertarians Support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation

Why Some Ardent Libertarians Support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation Why Some Ardent Libertarians Support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation

Hypocritical Republicans like Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz refuse to acknowledge Brown’s broad support from Bill of Rights advocates.

Mar 25, 2022 / John Nichols

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Long Pause Explained Racism and Sexism in America

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Long Pause Explained Racism and Sexism in America Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Long Pause Explained Racism and Sexism in America

In that pregnant moment, everybody who was watching got to see how power and privilege work.

Mar 24, 2022 / Elie Mystal

Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court confirmation hearings

The GOP Goes Down the QAnon Rabbit Hole to Trash Ketanji Brown Jackson The GOP Goes Down the QAnon Rabbit Hole to Trash Ketanji Brown Jackson

It’s the 2024 wannabes, but not only them. This hearing reveals the total bankruptcy of the Republican Party.

Mar 23, 2022 / Joan Walsh

Here’s the Real Reason Ted Cruz Waved My Book in Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Face

Here’s the Real Reason Ted Cruz Waved My Book in Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Face Here’s the Real Reason Ted Cruz Waved My Book in Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Face

Like other members of his party, Cruz is using Jackson’s nomination to tar the Democratic Party with the brush of “reverse racism” and undermine movements for racial justice.

Mar 23, 2022 / Alex S. Vitale

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out

Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Historic Hearing Begins—Along With the Inevitable GOP Freak-Out

Republicans are going to lean into the racism and misogyny that motivates their base because they have nothing else to throw at the nominee.

Mar 21, 2022 / Elie Mystal

A closely-cropped photograph of a face.

On Principle: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Profile in Courage On Principle: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Profile in Courage

In an overlooked, once-anonymous article from her student days, Biden’s nominee emphasized the human impact of law on the most hated people in America.

Mar 18, 2022 / JoAnn Wypijewski

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