Politics

What Is Originalism? Debunking the Myths 0
- Politics
- October 26, 2020
Originalism has featured prominently in each of the last three Supreme Court confirmation battles – those of Neil Gorsuch in 2017, Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 and now Amy Coney Barrett. Each time, misconceptions about this theory of constitutional interpretation have swirled: Isn’t originalism self-defeating because the Founders weren’t originalist? Don’t originalists ignore the amendments written
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Trump, 60 Minutes, and the Media Gatekeepers 0
- Politics
- October 23, 2020
The Trump campaign made another enemy the other day when it released its unedited version of the president’s interview with Lesley Stahl for “60 Minutes.” The famous television show vowed to release the interview despite having lost their scoop. Even before the advance release, however, the interview did not go well. As can be seen
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Biden: How Do You Lie Like That?0
- Politics
- October 23, 2020
Lying politicians with morphing political positions are nothing new. Yet usually there is an art to political lying; when done properly it leaves most Americans irritated, but not insulted and outraged. Unfortunately for former Vice President Joe Biden, the lie witnessed at the second and final presidential debate was not that kind. Late in the
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2020 Needs Mr. Smith More Than 1940 Did 0
- Politics
- October 22, 2020
When asked to name my favorite movies, I have a handful of titles I normally toss into the ring. These titles are not what most people expect. I don’t name “Lord of the Rings,” “Batman,” “Star Wars,” or some other big blockbuster with special effects. No, my titles are simple, with editing and footage that
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Nearly 1 in 4 College Students Say They’ll ‘Likely’ Protest If Trump Wins 0
- Politics
- October 19, 2020
Around 40 percent of college students said they will likely or certainly protest if President Donald Trump wins the election, according to an Axios poll released Friday. Exactly 22 percent of students surveyed said they are likely to protest and 17 percent said they will protest should Trump win the 2020 election, the College Reaction/Axios
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Elon Musk on Lockdowns: ‘Sweden Was Right’0
- Politics
- October 16, 2020
When people think of polarizing countries, Sweden rarely leaps to mind. At least that was the case before 2020. Sweden’s decision to take a “lighter touch” to the coronavirus pandemic – foregoing strict lockdowns and relying primarily on social responsibility to encourage social distancing – has made it a lighting rod for criticism. Many commentators
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