If Democrats don’t bring the Supreme Court to heel, Americans will live under judicial despotism for the foreseeable future.
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Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Laws That Create Countervailing Power
A roundtable discussion with Benjamin Sachs, Kate Andrias, Steve Kest, and Robert Kuttner
Posted inTAP
Will America Be a Democracy Next July 4th?
Today on TAP: The events of recent weeks could be an inflection point in the struggle to save our democracy. The key word here is ‘overreach.’
Posted inPolitics
The Consequences of Indicting Trump
The constitutional imperative is clear; the political implications are trickier.
Posted inTAP
Winning Back Democracy
Today on TAP: Criminal prosecution of Trump will be a good start, but just the beginning.
Posted inPolitics
Altercation: What the Death of Newspapers Really Means
What fills the void is what’s threatening democracy.
Posted inPolitics
If Republicans Win in 2024 by Fraud …
… Large-scale civil disobedience could ensue. One tactic: mass tax revolt.
Posted inLaw and Justice
‘Roe’ Repeal and Minority Rule
The leaked Court decision is the logical consequence of our systemic bias against majorities.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Will Inflation Break the News?
The greatest threat to democracy from media isn’t disinformation, it’s the paywall.
