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SCOTUS
The highest court in the land has been quietly captured. These essays document how it happened and who paid for it.
6 pieces since May 23rd, 2025
A Court Just Called Pete Hegseth’s Trans Troop Ban a Cover Story
A federal court ruled Pete Hegseth's transgender military ban is likely unconstitutional and built on animus. The judge quoted Groucho Marx. Hegseth answered with four words.
The Bag of Rocks: SCOTUS, Iran, and the Week America’s Economy Got Kneecapped
His tariffs were ruled illegal. His war just spiked oil prices. Working families are holding the bill for both.
When Faith Becomes a License to Harm
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this morning about whether a Colorado therapist should be allowed to practice conversion therapy on minors - packaged like it’s some high-minded free speech deba...
The $2 Million Abortion Victory Lap
You’re never gonna believe this. Amy Coney Barrett reportedly landed a $2 million advance for a book that basically amounts to “I meant to do that” when it comes to wiping out abortion rights - and the spin is almost as cynical as the act itself.
The Supreme Court Just Broke American Democracy
Oh my fucking god - this country gets dumber every single day. I know this is long - but I have a lot to say! Have you heard about the Supreme Court decision today that just broke American democracy ...
How Trump Plans to Rig The Courts
House Republicans just buried a provision in their budget bill that's even more devious than it first appeared. They're not trying to protect Trump from contempt - they're trying to prevent courts fro...