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#SCOTUS just let #Trump take an ax to scientific #research. Justice Jackson's blistering dissent: "By
today’s order, an evenly divided Court neuters judicial review of grant terminations by sending plaintiffs on a
likely futile, multivenue quest for complete relief... With potentially life-saving scientific advancements on the line, the Court turns a nearly century-old statute aimed at remedying unreasoned agency decision-making into a
gauntlet rather than a refuge."

supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pd…

#Research #Trump #scotus

"I do not believe the court would have made the jump from picking the president to assuming the role and powers constitutionally given to the presidency if the conservative justices weren’t already sure that the people were too weak to stop them. But the conservatives were sure they could get away with today’s ruling because they already got away with a different case two years ago: Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization." #SCOTUS thenation.com/article/society/…

We Just Witnessed the Biggest Supreme Court Power Grab Since 1803 | The Nation

The court has given itself nearly unlimited power over the administrative state, putting everything from environmental protections to workers’ rights at risk.
The Nation
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This week's comic: What can we do about a Supreme Court packed with corrupt extremists?

#supremecourt #scotus #democracy #law #abortion #cartoon #comic

What can we do about a Supreme Court packed with corrupt extremists? 1. Nothing. Live with them until better justices can be appointed. Cons: Decades of degraded rights, court may end democracy in meantime Clarence Thomas: Checkmate! 2. Ignore the court, refuse to obey future ridiculous rulings Cons: Chaos, Constitutional crisis Woman in front of bunker and concertina wire in the Free State of California with National Guard tank approaching: At least I have birth control! 3. Wait until apocalypse, then start over Cons: Loss of humanity, biosphere Man to woman in front of apocalyptic landscape: Hey baby, wanna make some new judges who believe in pluralistic democracy? 4. Expand the court with qualified justices Cons: Many Democrats won't even talk about it Democratic politician: We would never dream of doing something so dramatic! Note: Apocalypse much more likely
#Comic #cartoon #Law #democracy #abortion #scotus #supremecourt

A comic on #AffirmativeAction that I drew some 20 years ago

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Panel 1: Hey, Caucasians! Angered by the way “racial preferences” make things unequal? Here’s how you can beat the system! First, apply to college as a legacy. Admissions officers weighing applications: Hmm… I don’t know. This kid is an average student, but the father and grandfather are alumni… and they’re doctors! I think his money will fit in just fine! Panel 2: After graduation, while the other suckers are sending out resumes, you tap into the old boy network! (nepotism also works) Frat boy on couch talking on phone with diploma from Dartvard University on wall behind him: Yo brah, it’s Matt. Can you, like, hook me up with a job? Voice on phone: Matty! Chug-a-lug! Sure thing dude! Guess what? My boss is also a Deke! Panel 3: Schmooze your way to the top over the years by charming like-minded business cronies. Boss speaking to new recruit in a booth at Hooters: Ha ha! I like your style, Matty! How’d you like to come work for me? I’ll set you up with a sweet package! Speakin’ of sweet packages, check out the rack on this little number! Panel 4: Finally, have kids and repeat the process over and over and over… Father speaking to kids: Madison, Hunter, you’ll be up against some tough odds, what with all these special preferences for minorities… But your daddy will make sure merit prevails in the end!
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