Bob argues that we need to “think[] in different terms about the point at which the aggressive regulation of politics becomes a kind anti-politics that falls far short of purifying government but helps damage its capacity to function.”
NPR:
The History and Future of Voting: Join NPR at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to check out old voting machines and talk voter confidence with NPR’s Pam Fessler and Sam Sanders.
AP:
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is planning to use provisional ballots during the upcoming elections and then throw out all of the votes for state and local races cast by the thousands of voters who register to… Continue reading
We know this because it is the last day of the term. It is possible there’s another 4-4 tie, but I doubt it. I’m expecting a Justice Breyer majority opinion reversing the conviction, with a dissent by Ginsburg (maybe joined… Continue reading
Today’s 4-4 tie leaves a nationwide preliminary injunction in place, pending a trial on the merits before Judge Hanen, who has shown great hostility not only to the merits of President Obama’s immigration actions but also to the DOJ’s lawyering… Continue reading
The surprise 4-3 opinion by Justice Kennedy in the University of Texas Fisher affirmative action case is a yellow light for universities to take race into account in admissions. Universities will have to be cautious and establish a record that… Continue reading
NYT’s The UpShot dialogue:
Toni Instead of focusing on Clinton, he has been continuing to squabble with Republicans.
What is the biggest mistake he’s making? What is the one thing he should prioritize in terms of organization and strategy? He… Continue reading