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fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago
US politics

The Atlantic's October Cover Story: Jill Lepore on How the Radical Legal Philosophy of Originalism Has Undermined the Process of Constitutional Evolution

fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago
US politics

The Atlantic's October Cover Story: Jill Lepore on How the Radical Legal Philosophy of Originalism Has Undermined the Process of Constitutional Evolution

fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How Originalism Killed the Constitution

A bushy-browed, pipe-smoking, piano-playing Antonin Scalia-Nino-the scourge of the left, knew how to work a crowd. He loved opera; he loved theater; he loved show tunes. In high school, he played the lead role in Macbeth: "I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition." As clever as he was combative, Scalia, short and stocky, was known, too, for his slightly terrifying energy and for his eviscerating sense of humor. He fished and hunted: turkeys and ducks, deer and boar, alligators. He loved nothing better than a dictionary. He argued to win. He was one of the Supreme Court's sharpest writers and among its severest critics.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Florida House committee to discuss eliminating property taxes

DeSantis backed by state Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia has launched audits of several local governments to bolster support for the cuts. The governor has also voiced support for a complete abolishment of property taxes. Palm Beach County's finances from 2021 through 2025 are under review by the U.S. DOGE Service, which is relying on artificial intelligence and detailed line-item checks to evaluate spending.
US politics
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

A new Indian bill punishes jailed politicians: Why has it sparked outrage?

Elected officials can be automatically removed if detained 30 consecutive days on charges punishable by at least five years, with reappointment after bail or acquittal.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

California Dems Move to Cut GOP House Seats in Retaliation

AP Photo The California Assembly moved on Thursday to start the process to redraw the state's Congressional districts in retaliation for Texas Republicans gerrymandering their state to try and net five additional House seats at the behest of President Donald Trump. The state legislature passed the first of three bills that will try and redraw California's districts to more favor Democrats.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Togo's 'constitutional coup' a blueprint for dictators? DW 08/08/2025

Faure Gnassingbe stepped down but maintained power through an appointed position, raising concerns about democratic governance in Togo.
US politics
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Could This Be the End of School Property Taxes in Pennsylvania?

Proposed amendment aims to eliminate school property tax in Pennsylvania, impacting funding for public education.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Bill to push back mandatory retirement age for judges moves through senate

A constitutional amendment to raise judges' mandatory retirement age from 70 to 76 is progressing in New York.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Bill to lower voting age to 16 introduced in Dail - and Taoiseach 'wouldn't rule anything out'

The introduction of a bill proposing to lower the voting age to 16 reflects ongoing debate about youth engagement in politics.
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