Why Only Republicans Have Free Speech Why Only Republicans Have Free Speech
The Supreme Court protects the rights of the rich and conservative—to heck with almost everyone else.
May 13, 2025 / Leah Litman
Why Trump’s Epic Crypto Corruption Will Go Unpunished Why Trump’s Epic Crypto Corruption Will Go Unpunished
The president is a brazen crook, but Democrats are too compromised to challenge him.
May 12, 2025 / Jeet Heer
David Souter Made the Supreme Court More Ideological by Refusing to Be an Ideologue David Souter Made the Supreme Court More Ideological by Refusing to Be an Ideologue
David Souter (1939–2025) liked facts, and facts are anathema to movement conservatives.
May 9, 2025 / Obituary / Elie Mystal
In a Normal World, Harvard’s Lawsuit Against Trump Would Be a Slam Dunk In a Normal World, Harvard’s Lawsuit Against Trump Would Be a Slam Dunk
The university’s case against the administration is incredibly strong. The question is whether normal rules still apply.
Apr 24, 2025 / Elie Mystal
Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine? Did the Supreme Court Just Grow a Spine?
The court’s ruling ordering Trump not to deport a group of Venezuelan immigrants was an unprecedented rebuke. Are they finally taking back power?
Apr 22, 2025 / Elie Mystal
Harvard Stands Up Harvard Stands Up
Very real pain is about to be inflicted on students, staff, researchers, and faculty. At least for now, most of the people here are willing to bear that price.
Apr 18, 2025 / Richard Parker
Trump, Bukele, and the Growing Assault on the Rule of Law Trump, Bukele, and the Growing Assault on the Rule of Law
What's going on here fits the description of “fascism” to a tee.
Apr 18, 2025 / Sasha Abramsky
Here’s What the Supreme Court’s Recent Rubber-Stamp Rulings Are All About Here’s What the Supreme Court’s Recent Rubber-Stamp Rulings Are All About
The spate of recent Supreme Court decisions overturning Trump administration losses in the lower courts are all about saving face—and securing power.
Apr 10, 2025 / Elie Mystal
This Supreme Court Case Is About More Than “Defunding” Planned Parenthood This Supreme Court Case Is About More Than “Defunding” Planned Parenthood
If South Carolina succeeds, there will be almost no check on states that discriminate against healthcare providers for any reason.
Apr 3, 2025 / Rachel Rebouché
How a Case From 1803 Explains John Roberts’s Approach to Donald Trump How a Case From 1803 Explains John Roberts’s Approach to Donald Trump
Roberts wasn’t “rebuking” Trump when he issued his statement against impeaching judges. He was bending the knee.
Mar 20, 2025 / Elie Mystal