Why no one can define when "life" begins Perhaps surprisingly, the word “alive” has a lot of nuance. A philosopher explains why Salon · Apr 2, 2022
Comparison between Will Smith and husband of Supreme Court nominee goes viral ‘This is how you support your wife’ The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Liberal activists see Supreme Court as a major threat; they haven’t convinced voters WASHINGTON — When Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes Justice Jackson — a promotion now all but certain — she’ll be the first appointee of a Democratic president to join the Supreme Court in nearly 12 years. Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022
Democrats may focus on GOP’s Bailey, but Irvin is more serious Pritzker challenger Irvin can tap limitless funds from billionaire Ken Griffin, he’ll have history on his side as potentially the state’s first Black governor. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2022
Senior GOP senator seems to admit fellow Republicans’ grilling of Ketanji Brown Jackson was all about getting on Fox News ‘The main thing they did this for is so they can get TV time’ The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022
Jackie Calmes: Republicans hope the justices will keep rolling back rights after striking down Roe v. Wade At a party of liberal activists to mark the end of the Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and her likely confirmation as the first Black female justice, the mood in the downtown Washington club this week was upbeat even before funk star Chaka Khan took… Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022
Jonathan Bernstein: Ketanji Brown Jackson? Popular. Republican senators? Not so much The results are in, and it looks as though the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has been about as big a public opinion success as anything can be. No, it isn’t likely to matter in November, let alone in November 2024. But for whatever it’s worth, Jackson polls well… Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022
Heidi Stevens: An Oscars slap is an odd time to check the nation's moral compass. But could it point us toward grace? Three weeks into Russia’s lethal invasion of Ukraine, two years into a pandemic — surrounded, that is, by death on all sides — South Carolina quietly reserved the right to execute people by firing squad. Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2022
Supreme Court nominee Jackson’s committee vote scheduled for April 4 By: Douglas Kronaizl Ballotpedia · Apr 1, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on whether to advance Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination April 4 The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on whether to advance Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Supreme Court nomination on April 4. Chairman Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) announced the date on March 23. Ballotpedia · Apr 1, 2022
Panel vote likely split on Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court The Senate Judiciary Committee appears on track for a tied, party-line vote Monday on whether to send to the Senate floor Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination for the Supreme Court, though that would not derail Democrats’ plan for a final confirmation vote later next week. Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022
Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Ms Jackson is the first Black woman on the Supreme Court The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
Cawthorn gives GOP taste of their QAnon Republicans dish out titillating lies about Democrats, liberal judges and even Disney — but now they can't take it Salon · Mar 31, 2022
Graham says he'll vote 'no' on Jackson for Supreme Court Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham says he won’t vote for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Lindsey Graham announces he will vote against Ketanji Brown Jackson So far, only one Republican – Senator Susan Collins – has announced she will vote to confirm Biden nominee to the Supreme Court
Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022 Panel vote likely split on Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court - Roll Call The Senate Judiciary Committee will likely split on party lines on the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022 It's a 'sad and scary time' for LGBTQ students and their families LOS ANGELES — Paria Hassouri feels fortunate that her family lives in California and not Texas, where the Republican governor recently issued a directive to investigate parents who seek "gender-transitioning procedures" for their minors.
Salon · Mar 31, 2022 Ted Cruz earns his "whiteness" Jackson's accomplishments triggered white Republicans into vicious attacks — and Ted Cruz seized his moment
Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022 Editorial: With Jackson rejection, Thom Tillis shows he’s still just a follower Thom Tillis announced Wednesday that he would be voting against Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court, despite her strong qualifications and support across the legal community. Tillis noted that Jackson’s nomination was “historic” but said he was voting no because he was concerned Jackson may “legislate from…
Chicago Tribune · Mar 31, 2022 Commentary: What colleges can learn from Georgetown Day School’s embrace of multiple viewpoints Let’s start with the easy part. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, was wrong to harangue Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing about books allegedly used to teach critical race theory at the Georgetown Day School, where Jackson serves on the board of trustees. It had nothing to…
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Biden news – live: President opens oil reserve to tackle gas prices, says Putin appears to be ‘self-isolating’ Follow our live coverage here of events in Washington and beyond
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2022 Sen. Susan Collins backs Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court WASHINGTON — Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins will vote to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, giving President Joe Biden’s pick bipartisan backing to become the first Black woman justice.
The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022 Who is Ketanji Brown Jackson? Ms Jackson would be the first Black woman on the Supreme Court
Roll Call · Mar 30, 2022 Democrats seek quick COVID-19 aid deal, Jackson confirmation Senate Democrats want to pass a COVID-19 funding deal and confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson by the end of next week.
The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2022 Ketanji Brown Jackson to receive rare Republican vote as Collins says yes Maine senator says she will vote to confirm Joe Biden’s nominee: ‘There can be no question she is qualified’