Courts & Law

The Man Most Responsible for the Monopolization of America

Robert Reich / Substack Sep 12, 2023 As the United States moves against Google, antitrust law is still under the influence of Robert Bork. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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The Supreme Court’s War on the Future

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 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

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Part I: Robert Bork’s Revenge

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 19, 2022 How the Supreme Court was remade in the image of the original Originalist. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

Four Observations on the Latest Mueller Bombshell in ‘Russiagate’

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 19, 2018 At the intersection of law and politics, the indictment of 13 Russians and three Russian businesses is about as big as it gets. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

The Danger of Having David Clarke in a Top Post at the Department of Homeland Security

By Glen Ford / Black Agenda Report Jun 3, 2017 Glen Ford, executive editor of Black Agenda Report, sees the African-American sheriff from Milwaukee as an opportunist who curries favor with the most bigoted elements of Donald Trump's base. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Meet Neil Gorsuch, the New Antonin Scalia

Bill Blum / Truthdig Feb 1, 2017 President Trump has very likely found just the man to pick up where the late Supreme Court justice left off. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Robert Bork: A Pass on Watergate, Not ‘Original Intention’

Stanley Kutler / Truthdig Dec 21, 2012 The judge's death Wednesday brings to mind his singular moment: the Senate's rejection of his Supreme Court nomination in 1987 The criticism and assault against him marked a sea change in the process of both nominations and confirmations. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Piers Morgan Goes Off on Pro-Gun Guest, Norquist Breaks Anti-Tax Pledge, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Dec 20, 2012 A look at the day's political happenings, including why conservatives think Hillary Clinton's faking a concussion and Time reveals its 2012 Person of the Year. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Soul Mates Bork and Paul

Ruth Marcus / Truthdig May 24, 2010 That Robert Bork took a stand against the Civil Rights Act in 1963 is bad enough; back then, Bork had plenty of company. That Rand Paul seems to hew to these views in 2010 is as disturbing as it is amazing. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )