Bill Blum / TruthdigJul 28, 2023
Read the transcript from Truthdig's recent roundtable with Bill Blum, Jeanne Hruska, and Chelsey Davidson in which they discuss what can be done to reverse the court's lurch to the right. Dig deeper ( 35 Min. Read )
Bill Blum / TruthdigDec 19, 2022
This Dig investigates the political and ideological capture of the Supreme Court by the GOP and its dark-money donors. After chronicling the legal doctrine of "originalism" and its influence in pulling the country backwards, this series explores how Americans can reclaim the Court in the name of our rights, our liberties, and our democracy. Dig deeper
Bill Blum / TruthdigDec 19, 2022
The court is now firmly controlled by an emboldened super-majority of right-wing politicians dressed in black robes. These are the cases where they likely will do the most damage this term. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Bill Blum / TruthdigDec 19, 2022
Reasonable minds can differ about the most regressive opinions of the Roberts Court. But here are the decisions that should make any court-watcher's list. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
MARK SHERMAN / The Associated PressMar 2, 2020
Its decision on an appeal of a lower-court ruling declaring part of the statute unconstitutional is unlikely to come before the election. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated PressFeb 3, 2020
As the Senate prepares to acquit him on charges that he abused power and obstructed Congress, all that's left is for Americans to decide. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER/ The Associated PressJan 31, 2020
New revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton fail to sway GOP senators, who said they'd heard enough. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressJan 29, 2020
The former national security adviser's forthcoming publication threatens GOP hopes of a quick acquittal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated PressJan 22, 2020
Several amendments by Democrats rejected with party-line votes; president signals he wants witnesses but cites "national security" concerns. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
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