Supreme Court Increasingly Favors the Rich, Economists Say - The New York Times

kept by eddie jan 05

A study finds Supreme Court Republican appointees voted for wealthier side 70% of the time in 2022, up from 45% in 1953.

Why the Supreme Court Is Debating Which Founding Fathers Were Drunks - WSJ
Because of originalism, the Supreme Court now debates historical trivia such as whether Founding Fathers were drunks to decide cases on gun rights and voting.
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Chief Justice Says Personal Attacks on Judges Are ‘Dangerous’ and Must Stop - The New York Times
Chief Justice John Roberts condemned personal attacks on judges as dangerous, implicitly responding to President Trump's harsh criticism of justices who ruled against his tariffs.
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ongoing by Tim Bray
Tim Bray argues that rising wealth inequality constitutes a class war the 99% is losing, advocates for wealth taxes on the ultra-rich as a democratic solution, and warns that inaction will lead to violence.
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