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Jesse Wegman
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Warning: Elections in Mirror Appear Closer Than They Are
The folly of the Electoral College creates too many points where history could turn on narrow outcomes. This post first appeared in New York Times...
The Supreme Court’s Ultimate Psychological Manipulation
But the conservative justices can’t distance themselves from the significant damage they have caused. This post first appeared in New York Times - US Supreme...
The Abortion Pill Stays Legal. But for How Long?
A ruling on technical grounds means a widely used drug will soon come under attack again. This post first appeared in New York Times -...
How to Deal With a Supreme Court That Can No Longer Be Shamed
Congress and the judiciary can no longer allow a few justices to trample on the court’s reputation. This post first appeared in New York Times...
Trump’s Immunity Case Was Settled More Than 200 Years Ago
But several members of the Supreme Court seem willing to put presidents above the rule of law. This post first appeared in New York Times...
How Do You Teach Constitutional Law With This Supreme Court?
A highly politicized Supreme Court makes it far more difficult to teach students about the fundamentals of the American legal system. This post first appeared...
The Colorado Ruling Is a Rebuke for the Ages
The state’s Supreme Court recognized that some decisions, including whether a president engaged in insurrection, cannot be left to voters. This post first appeared in...
The Supreme Court Can Stop Trump’s Delay Game
American voters deserve to know before the election whether Trump is a convicted criminal. The Supreme Court has the power to make that happen. This...
O’Connor’s Most Vital Work Was After She Stepped Down
Justice O’Connor devoted her life after the court to fighting for an independent judiciary free of politics. This post first appeared in New York Times...
We Waited 200 Years for This Supreme Court Ethics Code?
The Supreme Court’s new ethics code lacks any teeth and is full of language too fuzzy to hold justices accountable. And its tone is resentful....
Justice Alito Doesn’t Want to Hear Your Criticism
His response to ethics concerns demonstrates all the bitterness and superciliousness for which he has become known. This post first appeared in New York Times...
Justice Thomas Should Take a Long Look in the Mirror
If Justice Thomas is genuinely concerned about the eroding faith in his own institution, the first thing he can do is look in the mirror....