The Trump cases heading for the Supreme Court are a disaster in the making.
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Several cases related to Trump and Jan. 6 are heading for the Supreme Court—what a way to ring in 2024! Now the court is going to have to make some momentous decisions that could shape the next presidential election, at a time when the court has done its utmost to discredit itself. The whole thing is a recipe for disaster.
“It’s the political and financial dirty work of two decades, coming to light in the span of one year, that the court has brought on itself at the moment in which it should have been beyond reproach,” Dahlia Lithwick writes.
AdvertisementShe takes stock of the many shameful revelations that have come out about the high court over the past year, and what a dangerous situation that has set up now.
Plus, in case you missed it: Now might be a good time to revisit our Disorder in the Court package from earlier this year—particularly Lithwick’s piece on how the court got to be this way, and Norm Ornstein’s proposal for how to fix it.
A post-Roehorror story ⚖️
A woman in Ohio miscarried. Now she’s being charged with abusing a corpse. On What Next, Mary Ziegler explains why this case will tell you a lot about how the limits of reproductive rights are being tested right now.
AdvertisementPlus, in case you missed it: Lithwick spoke with the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit taking on Texas’ absurd abortion laws on the Amicus podcast.
A novel approach 📖
Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement AdvertisementCollege conversations about the war in Gaza have been extremely fraught. Daniel Torday and his students at Bryn Mawr found a way to have a more fruitful discussion. He explains why their three days talking about Palestinian novelist Adania Shibli’s Minor Detail left him speechless.
Curtain of fire 🌋
A volcano is erupting in Iceland! How long will the lava flow—and what are the stakes? Anna Gibbs checked in with a local scientist to find out.
Welcome to the club! 🎥
AdvertisementSlate’s 2023 Movie Club, that is! In this opening installment, Dana Stevens reflects on the state of film criticism and explains why this year gave her fresh hope that audiences can still get excited about going to the movies.
Plus: Bilge Ebiri rewatched Oppenheimerand realized it was more terrifying than he thought.
A spray to keep COVID away? 🦠
An innovative COVID prevention tool is available online. Abdullah Shihipar explains why he’s waiting on something specific before trying it.
Santa is overrated 🎁
A weary single mom writes in to Care and Feeding about the resentment she feels over letting her kids believe that Santa is responsible for everything she’s done. In response, Doyin Richards has some advice for all parents who take part in the Santa Claus routine.
Today, Slate has … * WHIMSY OUT THE WAZOO
… much like Percy Jackson. Nadira Goffe reviews the new TV adaptation of the books.
We wish you a wonderful, whimsical holiday season!
Get some rest, eat something delicious, and we’ll see you back here in—deep breaths!—2024.
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