Clarence Thomas is Donald Trump’s favorite Supreme Court justice, which might confirm the liberal view that Thomas is simply a toady of the right. But scholar Corey Robin argues that Thomas is a complex thinker and skilled rhetorician, whose ideas originate in black nationalism. Robin reflects on how Thomas’ pessimism about the intractability of racism … Continued
As Blasey Ford Alleges Kavanaugh Assaulted Her, Will Senate Repeat Mistakes Made with Anita Hill? Facebook Censors a ThinkProgress Story on Kavanaugh After a Conservative Site Calls it “Fake News”; Will Kavanaugh Overturn Roe v. Wade? SCOTUS Nominee’s Confirmation Is About “Life and Death for Women”; Botham Jean’s Family: Are Dallas Police Smearing His Reputation … Continued
As Blasey Ford Alleges Kavanaugh Assaulted Her, Will Senate Repeat Mistakes Made with Anita Hill? Facebook Censors a ThinkProgress Story on Kavanaugh After a Conservative Site Calls it “Fake News”; Will Kavanaugh Overturn Roe v. Wade? SCOTUS Nominee’s Confirmation Is About “Life and Death for Women”; Botham Jean’s Family: Are Dallas Police Smearing His Reputation … Continued
