John Roberts Thinks Judges Like Him Are Too Important to Be Replaced by AI Type Media Center fellow Elie Mystal critiques Chief Justice John Roberts’ year-end report, which neglects pressing ethical concerns in the judiciary and instead focuses on the potential threat of AI replacing judges. Elie Mystal for The Nation.
2024’s Primary Season Is Already Chaos Type Media Center fellow Ari Berman discusses the disorganized state of the 2024 presidential primary process, and the need for reform amidst broader political turmoil. Ari Berman for Slate.
A Republican commitment to inequality underscores Trump’s impunity Type Media Center fellow Rebecca Solnit discusses the erosion of democratic principles and the rise of inequality under the Trump-led Republican Party, highlighting the Supreme Court’s role in fairly upholding the rule of law. Rebecca Solnit for The Guardian.
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The Colorado Court’s Ruling Banning Trump From the Ballot Is Sharp as Hell Type Media Center fellow Elie Mystal covers the Colorado State Supreme Court’s ruling against Trump’s eligibility for the primary ballot, delving into expected reactions from conservatives. Elie Mystal for The Nation.
How Leonard Leo’s Dark Money Network Orchestrated a New Attack on the Voting Rights Act Type Media Center fellow Ari Berman discusses threats to the Voting Rights Act from a recent decision by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, which was influenced by conservative networks led by Leonard Leo. Ari Berman for Mother Jones.
Merlin Sheldrake Will Change the Way You See Mushrooms Type Media Center fellow Adam Federman explores the contemporary fascination with fungi through a discussion of Merlin Sheldrake’s book Entangled Life. Adam Federman for The New Republic.
“May December” Probes the Dark Assumptions Behind a Tabloid Scandal Type Media Center fellow E. Tammy Kim discusses the role of age, race, and class in the new film May December, drawing comparisons between the film and the real-life case of Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau. E. Tammy Kim for The New Yorker.
This Supreme Court Case Could Make It Even Harder to Tax Rich People Type Media Center fellow Elie Mystal discusses the Moore v. United States tax case, emphasizing biases within the Supreme Court and potential implications for future tax laws. Elie Mystal for The Nation.