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.
Rand Paul Wants To End Undeclared War In Syria Type Media Center fellow Nick Turse discusses Senator Rand Paul’s push for Congress to withdraw U.S. military presence from Syria, citing a lack of defined objectives and congressional oversight. Nick Turse for The Intercept.
Biden Administration Announces Dramatic Plan to Cut Methane Pollution Type Media Center fellow Ari Berman discusses the Biden administration’s new plan to tackle methane emissions, as well as the criticism Biden has faced for not fighting against fossil fuels. Ari Berman for Mother Jones.
Billionaires are out of touch and much too powerful. The planet is in trouble Type Media Center fellow Rebecca Solnit discusses the disproportionate influence and impact that billionaires have on environmental issues, politics, and society in general. Rebecca Solnit for The Guardian.
Missiles And Drones Among Weapons Stolen From U.S. In Iraq And Syria Type Media Center fellow Nick Turse discusses thefts of sensitive weaponry from U.S. military outposts in Iraq and Syria, emphasizing concerns about security and accountability. Nick Turse for The Intercept.