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Ruminating with Hillary Clinton

OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter • 569 implied HN points • 27 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Elections Policies Gender Supreme Court
  1. Hillary Clinton remains optimistic while acknowledging worries about the current state of the world
  2. Analysis of Trump's influence and tactics in politics, his impact on the Republican Party, and the importance of truth in democracy
  3. Reflection on women's empowerment, political engagement, and the challenges of perfectionism in today's society

Special Counsel Smith’s Desperate Plea to the Supreme Court

The Reactionary • 93 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Proceedings Presidential immunity Supreme Court Impeachment
  1. Special Counsel is pushing for a quick trial date before the 2024 election, with novel legal arguments.
  2. Trump's team filed a Notice of Appeal, depriving the judge of jurisdiction over the case.
  3. Special Counsel has made an extraordinary plea to the Supreme Court regarding a former President's immunity from federal prosecution.
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POTUS, SCOTUS, and the Danger of Normalcy Bias

JoeWrote • 20 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Democracy Supreme Court Political Bias Political parties Presidential elections
  1. The Republican Party is not normal, and it's crucial to stop pretending that it is.
  2. Normalcy Bias is a significant societal issue, leading to a lack of action in recognizing and addressing threats, particularly from the Republican Party.
  3. The GOP has never been a 'normal' party, historically filled with fascism, racism, and a desire for Christian theocracy, and it's unlikely to change even with shifts in leadership.

The court's colorblindness scam

Science Forever • 318 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Affirmative Action Supreme Court Racism
  1. The recent affirmative action decision by the US Supreme Court has both short-term and long-term damaging effects, particularly impacting students of color and their academic performance.
  2. The court's ruling did not invalidate admission preferences for legacy applicants, athletes, donors' children, and faculty members' children, which predominantly benefit white applicants.
  3. The decision raises questions about the inconsistency in the application of color blindness, as it critiques race-based preferences for some applicants while not addressing others.

9-0

Gideon's Substack • 23 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Court rulings Election
  1. The Supreme Court unanimously decided that Colorado cannot remove former president Donald Trump from the state's primary ballot under the 14th Amendment.
  2. A 5-4 majority ruled that only Congress can lay the groundwork for applying constitutional provisions to individuals running for office, emphasizing democratic legitimacy.
  3. The decision highlights the importance of democratic accountability and the need for consistency in the Court's rulings to maintain legitimacy and protect American democracy.

Enforcing the Constitution

David Friedman’s Substack • 179 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution Supreme Court Enforcement Political division Legal system
  1. Enforcing the Constitution can be challenging, as seen in historical and recent examples of government defiance of Supreme Court rulings.
  2. Penalizing governments and officials for violating the Constitution may not always be straightforward or effective due to legal limitations like sovereign and qualified immunity.
  3. Alternative solutions to enforcing unconstitutional laws include court injunctions and government agents refusing enforcement, but may face challenges in an increasingly polarized political landscape.

How Berenson v Biden has been caught up in two big Supreme Court cases over government efforts to control free speech

Unreported Truths • 47 implied HN points • 13 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Supreme Court Lawsuit First Amendment
  1. The Supreme Court is involved in important cases regarding government control of free speech.
  2. Berenson v Biden lawsuit focuses on censorship, involves multiple defendants, and can proceed independently of the Missouri case.
  3. Additional free speech case before the Supreme Court involves the NRA and New York state's actions against the organization.

ketanji brown and the template of doom

bad cattitude • 10 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Censorship Government Power First Amendment Supreme Court
  1. Ensuring freedom of speech is crucial in the modern public square - without it, we risk losing our rights and becoming subject to censorship by the government or other entities.
  2. The First Amendment is designed to protect people from the government and any attempt to suppress speech by those in power should be questioned and challenged.
  3. Censorship inhibits meaningful discourse and the search for truth - the remedy for wrong speech is more speech, not silencing differing opinions.

March 6, 2024

Letters from an American • 12 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Voting Rights Civil Rights Movement Legislation Supreme Court Government
  1. In the 1960s, Black organizers in Selma, Alabama, led efforts to register Black voters, supported by civil rights organizations like the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
  2. The violent events of Bloody Sunday, including the attack on peaceful marchers by law enforcement, played a significant role in gaining national attention and governmental action towards passing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
  3. Continued challenges to voting rights since the Shelby County v. Holder decision in 2013 have led to the reemergence of voter suppression tactics, underscoring the ongoing importance of protecting and advancing voting rights legislation.

The Supreme Court ends Affirmative Action

The Reactionary • 157 implied HN points • 29 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Affirmative Action Supreme Court
  1. The Supreme Court has ended Affirmative Action in college admissions due to violations of the Equal Protection Clause.
  2. Justice Roberts argued that the purported benefits of affirmative action were vague and not sufficiently coherent.
  3. Colleges can still consider an applicant's discussion of how race affected their life, but not use it to circumvent the ban on race-based admissions.

‘The Original Intent of the Founders Is Very Clear’: Trump Should Be Kept off 2024 Ballot

The Washington Current • 19 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Supreme Court Insurrection Constitution
  1. The Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether Donald Trump should be kept off the 2024 ballot due to his involvement in the Jan. 6 attacks.
  2. The 14th Amendment can disqualify someone from holding public office for engaging in insurrection against the federal government.
  3. Legal experts argue that Donald Trump should be disqualified from running for office based on the original intent of the founders and his actions.

March 4, 2024

Letters from an American • 10 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Congress
  1. The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot remove Donald Trump from the 2024 presidential ballot, leading to a unanimous decision.
  2. The court avoided defining the events of January 6, 2021, as an insurrection and went beyond the necessary scope in their ruling.
  3. The court's decision hinted at a larger issue where courts are involving themselves in lawmaking rather than just judicial review.

March 3, 2024

Letters from an American • 9 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Republican party Elections
  1. Vice President Kamala Harris is pushing for a ceasefire in the Middle East, putting forward a six-week deal that Israel has reportedly accepted, waiting on Hamas' response.
  2. Former SC governor Nikki Haley won a Republican primary, showing soft support for Trump, who has upcoming financial and legal challenges.
  3. Super Tuesday could solidify Trump's Republican nomination while he faces financial obligations, with the Republican Party potentially facing a dilemma as Trump gains control amidst legal problems.

Single Point of Failure

The Radar • 19 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Norms
  1. In the US presidential election system, a loophole exists that could result in a legally stolen election, if not addressed
  2. The system relies on electors to cast their votes based on the popular vote in their state, but sometimes electors break their pledges, creating vulnerabilities
  3. The Supreme Court has highlighted the potential vulnerability in the system where state legislatures could manipulate electors' votes, circumventing the will of the people

February 12, 2024

Letters from an American • 11 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics NATO National Security Foreign Aid Supreme Court Republican party
  1. Trump's statements regarding NATO and Russia have been met with strong opposition from both Democrats and Republicans, with concerns about potential consequences for national security.
  2. NATO is an alliance designed for collective defense where each member agrees to aid one another if attacked, based on the principle that an attack on one is an attack on all.
  3. There is ongoing bipartisan support in Congress for aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, despite opposition from Trump-aligned Republicans.

Everyone Drop What You're Doing and Acknowledge How Right I Was About the Trump 14th Amendment Case

I Might Be Wrong • 5 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Supreme Court Judiciary Election Bipartisan
  1. The Supreme Court navigated a complex legal situation regarding the Trump 14th Amendment case, ultimately preserving his spot on the ballot.
  2. The conservative justices utilized Section 5 of the 14th Amendment to achieve the desired outcome while staying within the text.
  3. The liberal justices, with Amy Coney Barrett, argued against interpretations that could undermine federal power outlined in the 14th Amendment.

Watch the live free speech broadcast starting Monday March 18 at 9am EST

Steve Kirsch's newsletter • 3 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech Supreme Court Censorship
  1. The US Supreme Court will hear a critical free speech case regarding government pressure on social media companies to censor content.
  2. There will be a live rally in front of the Supreme Court to advocate for free speech.
  3. The event will be covered by news outlets like The Highwire and The Epoch Times, and you can listen to the Supreme Court arguments live online.

The Republican War on American Citizenship

Unpopular Front • 58 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Citizenship Republican Election Supreme Court Policy
  1. The Republican party is conducting a sustained attack on the citizenship rights of certain Americans.
  2. There is a historical struggle over the concept of citizenship and who gets to be considered a citizen in America.
  3. The erosion of birthright citizenship is a real concern and has significant implications for the political landscape.

Affirmative Action Is Dead. That's A Good Thing

Stove Top • 5 HN points • 01 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Affirmative Action Supreme Court College Admissions Identity politics
  1. Affirmative action has been abolished, which some view as a positive change.
  2. The demographics of the country have changed since affirmative action began, making it a challenge to implement fairly.
  3. An alternative to affirmative action could be focusing on class-based admissions to address inequalities in college admissions.

Republican Governor Latest to Encourage Texas To Ignore US Supreme Court Ruling

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Governors Supreme Court National Guard Border Security Federal Government
  1. Multiple Republican politicians are encouraging Texas to ignore a US Supreme Court ruling.
  2. The Supreme Court decision allowed the federal government to remove razor wire placed by Texas law enforcement on the border wall.
  3. There is potential for President Biden to federalize the National Guard in Texas to enforce the court's ruling, leading to significant tension.

Good Job Supreme Court

startupdreams • 0 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal analysis Supreme Court 14th Amendment Congress Elections
  1. The US Supreme Court ruled that Colorado cannot use the 14th Amendment to remove a candidate from the Presidential ballots, highlighting the importance of federal power over state powers.
  2. The unanimous decision of the Supreme Court showcases their commitment to interpreting the law based on the Constitution and not succumbing to political pressures or biases.
  3. The decision allows for potential Congressional actions regarding candidate disqualification, with implications on the certification of future election results in case of alleged insurrection.

Heading towards a confrontation?

omar’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 14 May 23
🌍 World Politics Political Tensions Protests Supreme Court Military
  1. Two main parties in Pakistan are calling for protests outside the Supreme Court, leading to political tensions escalating.
  2. The Supreme Court in Pakistan is seen as favoring the current government, causing internal divisions and calls for change.
  3. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan is continuing verbal assaults on military officers, indicating a volatile political situation.

POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE: Worried Trump Could Return as President? The Nation Might Not Last Until the Election

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Supreme Court Republican party Civil War Political violence
  1. Concerns about Trump potentially returning as President are growing.
  2. Republicans advocating defiance of Supreme Court rulings are seen as a threat to national unity.
  3. There is fear that this political turmoil could escalate to violent conflict before the November election.

Maine Secy. Of State on 14th Amendment: ‘I Followed the Law And the Constitution as Is My Duty’

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Presidential Election Constitution Supreme Court
  1. Maine Secy. of State barred Trump from state ballot due to his involvement in Jan. 6 insurrection
  2. She followed Section 3 of the 14th Amendment which bars those involved in insurrection from public office
  3. Decision is subject to appeal in superior court and potentially the US Supreme Court