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April 24, 2017
Scott Lemieux
The 2016 Election Could Have Killed the Death Penalty
Instead, our broken system may well be entrenched for more than a generation.
December 14, 2016
Scott Lemieux
It’s Not Looking Good for Roe v. Wade
One Trump Supreme Court pick probably won’t change the status quo. But two definitely will.
October 10, 2016
Lovia Gyarkye
Ruth Bader Ginsburg thinks Colin Kaepernick’s refusal to stand for the anthem is “dumb and disrespectful.”
October 3, 2016
MagazineElaine Showalter
Fighting Words
Why Ruth Bader Ginsburg is speaking out—and what it means for the battles ahead.
July 14, 2016
Alex Shephard
Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she “regrets” criticizing Donald Trump.
July 13, 2016
Brian Beutler
What Is Ruth Bader Ginsburg Thinking?! Here’s What.
Her criticism of Trump was unwise, but it didn't set a dangerous precedent.
March 28, 2016
Michelle Legro
Ruth Bader Ginsburg to preside over Venice vs. Shylock.
March 10, 2016
Alex Shephard
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is publishing a book.
January 6, 2016
David H. Gans
How Gay Marriage’s Triumph Could Protect Abortion Rights
The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment may play a role in its biggest abortion case in decades.
February 18, 2015
Cristian Farias
Will Congress Accept Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Challenge?
September 28, 2014
Jeffrey Rosen
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is an American Hero
She's staying put—and has some choice words for young feminists. An interview.
August 27, 2014
Brian Beutler
Did Mitch McConnell Just Admit That Obama Would Beat Him In A Supreme Court Confirmation Fight?
July 10, 2014
Rebecca Traister
How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became the Most Popular Woman on the Internet
Web culture's revolutionary celebration of powerful female leaders
May 8, 2014
Simon Lazarus, Tom Donnelly
It May Already Be Too Late to Confirm a Replacement for Ruth Bader Ginsburg
March 20, 2014
Isaac Chotiner
Liberal Writers Say Ruth Bader Ginsburg Shouldn't Retire. That's Not Only Wrong—It's Dangerous.
December 18, 2013
Marc Tracy
Justice Ginsburg Is Wrong: She Should Step Down
October 10, 2013
Marc Tracy
Only One Person Can Make Ruth Bader Ginsburg Retire
June 25, 2013
Jeffrey Rosen, Michael McConnell
Debating the Court's Voting Rights Decision
March 27, 2013
Linda Hirshman
A Delay on Gay Marriage Isn't a Defeat
Equality activists shouldn't worry if the Supreme Court punts the issue
December 10, 2012
Linda Hirshman
Gay Rights Gets a Brown v. Board—If It Doesn't Backfire

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