What Role Should the Supreme Court Play in American Politics? What Role Should the Supreme Court Play in American Politics?
A wide-ranging new book by Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan examines how America’s highest court often gets in the way of democratic politics.
Oct 13, 2026 / Books & the Arts / John Fabian Witt
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
Celebrate America’s Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King Celebrate America’s Birthday by Fighting a Wannabe King
Congress and the courts aren’t going to rescue us—but the public just might.
Jul 3, 2026 / Column / Sasha Abramsky
All the Awful Supreme Court Rulings You Probably Missed All the Awful Supreme Court Rulings You Probably Missed
In this week's Elie v. US, our justice correspondent delves into 7 cases that got overlooked in the end-of-term frenzy.
Jul 3, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Ruling Goes Well Beyond Sports The Supreme Court’s Anti-Trans Ruling Goes Well Beyond Sports
The ruling is about whether trans people have the same rights as everybody else—and the court said they don’t.
Jul 2, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Birthright Citizenship Lives to Die Another Day Birthright Citizenship Lives to Die Another Day
The Supreme Court’s decision upholding birthright citizenship is a victory that may contain the seeds of a future defeat.
Jun 30, 2026 / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians The Supreme Court Loves Religious Freedom—Just Not for Rastafarians
In a far-reaching ruling, the court violated a man’s constitutional rights—and undermined fundamental civil rights protections.
Jun 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal
America Is Due a Third Reconstruction America Is Due a Third Reconstruction
The nation can thank the Supreme Court for its periods of turmoil. It’s time for a new jurisprudence.
Jun 23, 2026 / Feature / Michele Goodwin
Will America Ever Give White-Man Rights to Everyone Else? Will America Ever Give White-Man Rights to Everyone Else?
If we want to make it another 250 years, the Constitution is going to have to do a lot more than protect individual political and civil rights.
Jun 23, 2026 / Feature / Elie Mystal
The Supreme Court Has Agreed to Protect Drug Users The Supreme Court Has Agreed to Protect Drug Users
As long as they’re packing heat.
Jun 18, 2026 / Elie Mystal