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fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

Boot camp helps warrior-scholars transition from service to campus | Cornell Chronicle

"The declaration to me was kind of just this relic of the past. Rereading it now with a better understanding, it's very relevant to me and I can see it for the timeless piece of writing that it is."
Higher education
#supreme-court
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

The Amy Coney Barrett Clip That Will Have SCOTUS Followers Talking - Above the Law

Amy Coney Barrett's reaction suggests a rift between her and the far-right, despite her continuing influence on the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Thinks It Protected the Economy From Trump. It's Delusional.

The Supreme Court's handling of Trump's legal violations poses risks to judicial independence and democratic principles.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, influential for two decades, has passed away at age 85.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

David Souter dies; a Republican who became a liberal darling as Supreme Court justice

Justice David H. Souter, a former Supreme Court Justice, has passed away at the age of 85, remembered for his liberal judicial legacy and humility.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

The Amy Coney Barrett Clip That Will Have SCOTUS Followers Talking - Above the Law

Amy Coney Barrett's reaction suggests a rift between her and the far-right, despite her continuing influence on the Supreme Court.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

The Supreme Court Thinks It Protected the Economy From Trump. It's Delusional.

The Supreme Court's handling of Trump's legal violations poses risks to judicial independence and democratic principles.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Former Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a Republican who became a liberal darling, has died

Retired Supreme Court Justice David H. Souter, influential for two decades, has passed away at age 85.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

David Souter dies; a Republican who became a liberal darling as Supreme Court justice

Justice David H. Souter, a former Supreme Court Justice, has passed away at the age of 85, remembered for his liberal judicial legacy and humility.
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Who Is J. Harvie Wilkinson, the Judge Behind a Scathing Rebuke of the White House?

A federal appeals court criticized the Trump administration for failing to protect a deported man's due process rights.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mass. Senate president: America 'is starting to feel like Europe in the 1930s'

Senate President Karen Spilka warns of threats to democracy under Trump, comparing current conditions to pre-WWII Europe.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The US government's round-up of student protesters is genuinely shocking | Jameel Jaffer

Recent student arrests in the U.S. mark a significant breach of the country's commitment to free speech.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

In 2nd Term, Trump Pushes Bounds of Presidential Power, Testing Rule of Law

President Trump's recent actions represent an unprecedented expansion of executive power, challenging the foundational structures of American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Hundreds of scholars say U.S. is swiftly heading toward authoritarianism

Political scientists believe the U.S. is rapidly transitioning from liberal democracy to authoritarianism.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Who Is J. Harvie Wilkinson, the Judge Behind a Scathing Rebuke of the White House?

A federal appeals court criticized the Trump administration for failing to protect a deported man's due process rights.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Mass. Senate president: America 'is starting to feel like Europe in the 1930s'

Senate President Karen Spilka warns of threats to democracy under Trump, comparing current conditions to pre-WWII Europe.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The US government's round-up of student protesters is genuinely shocking | Jameel Jaffer

Recent student arrests in the U.S. mark a significant breach of the country's commitment to free speech.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Obama, back in public eye, offers a careful warning of a Democratic slide

If you follow regularly what is said by those who are in charge of the federal government right now, there is a weak commitment to what we understood...how a liberal democracy is supposed to work.
US politics
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

The Crisis That Made Trump Possible Didn't Start with Trump | The Walrus

The crisis of the moment focuses on Trump's actions undermining key government institutions, but a deeper, systemic crisis reflects flaws in American political design, which liberals must acknowledge.
US politics
#donald-trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Specter of American Oligarchy

The increasing influence of wealthy tech leaders signals a possible shift towards an oligarchic power structure in America.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

The Specter of American Oligarchy

The increasing influence of wealthy tech leaders signals a possible shift towards an oligarchic power structure in America.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Fully Operational Mobile McDonald's Unit Has Short-Circuited My Brain

Trump's second presidency is marked by attempts to dismantle democracy and an absurdity in governance.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

How Bad Is It?: Andrew Marantz on the Health of Our Democracy

The assessment of American democracy highlights concerns of potential autocratic trends under Trump's leadership by analyzing Orbán's Hungary as a cautionary example.
#authoritarianism
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Trumpworld's Court Philosopher

Curtis Yarvin's anti-democratic ideologies are influencing prominent figures, signaling a concerning trend towards authoritarianism in American politics.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | A Playbook for Law Firms and Colleges to Stand Up to President Trump

American institutions can fight back against Trump's intimidation tactics.
Law firms have begun creating strategies to uphold democracy and legal principles.
There are historical precedents of Trump's legal defeats that could inform current actions.
#trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Sean Hannity Tries to Calm the Waters

Trump appears to lean on Musk for support in governance.
A troubling dynamic exists in American democracy where billionaires influence leadership.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Donald Trump, You're No Franklin Roosevelt

Trump's first 100 days fail to rival FDR's achievements, marked by chaos and an unfulfilled ambition for total control over American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Cory Booker Hijacks Senate Floor With Marathon All-Nighter Senate Speech Protesting Trump and He's Still Going

Sen. Cory Booker delivered an extended speech to protest the GOP-led agenda and express concerns about American democracy.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Sean Hannity Tries to Calm the Waters

Trump appears to lean on Musk for support in governance.
A troubling dynamic exists in American democracy where billionaires influence leadership.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Donald Trump, You're No Franklin Roosevelt

Trump's first 100 days fail to rival FDR's achievements, marked by chaos and an unfulfilled ambition for total control over American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Cory Booker Hijacks Senate Floor With Marathon All-Nighter Senate Speech Protesting Trump and He's Still Going

Sen. Cory Booker delivered an extended speech to protest the GOP-led agenda and express concerns about American democracy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Judge's Ruling Shooting Down Trump Appeal Stuns CNN Reporter: Starkest Warning We Have Ever Seen'

Federal court ruling warns of executive overreach and calls for adherence to constitutional principles to preserve democracy.
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Palestine Reveals the Empty Promises of US Democracy

This moment reflects a much deeper trend that was expressed through Palestine, which is that we don't really have much of a say in this so-called democracy.
Black Lives Matter
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The State of Free Speech in America

The First Amendment remains crucial, but opinions on free speech have shifted amidst political changes.
Personal experiences reveal a divide in how free speech is perceived today.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Why Pete Buttigieg said 'no' to Michigan's open political races

Pete Buttigieg will not run for governor or U.S. Senate in 2026 but may consider a presidential bid in 2028.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

American Oligarchs!' MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle Clashes With John Fetterman On Trump Helping Rich Allies

Sen. Fetterman emphasized the need for relatable language in politics while critiquing the influence of unlimited money in American democracy.
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

January 6th ... the board game?

The creators of Fight for America strive to promote a bipartisan dialogue on democracy by engaging participants in a strategy game designed to facilitate understanding.
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

So this is Trump's golden age' chaos, dysfunction and a coalition of creeps | Marina Hyde

The inauguration was a performance lacking grandeur, criticized for its ineptitude and low-tech execution, leaving a sense of embarrassment for viewers worldwide.
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