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The Kavanaugh hearings could drive women to vote in 2018. It could also drive Trump supporters.

By Ella Nilsen
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The Kavanaugh bar fight accusation speaks to America’s bigger alcohol problemThe Kavanaugh bar fight accusation speaks to America’s bigger alcohol problem
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Alcohol plays a big role in violent crime. America can do something about it.

By German Lopez
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Kavanaugh’s high school yearbook entry, annotatedKavanaugh’s high school yearbook entry, annotated
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“Renate Alumnius,” “Devil’s Triangle,” and “boofing,” explained.

By Dara Lind
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6 weird moments from Trump’s comments about Kavanaugh during the USMCA press conference6 weird moments from Trump’s comments about Kavanaugh during the USMCA press conference
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Trump joked that everybody has skeletons in their closet — except for Mike Pence.

By Emily Stewart
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Why Brett Kavanaugh’s 1985 college bar fight mattersWhy Brett Kavanaugh’s 1985 college bar fight matters
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It wouldn’t be a big deal if he didn’t keep lying about drinking.

By Emily Stewart
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What Brett Kavanaugh’s defenders get wrong about women’s angerWhat Brett Kavanaugh’s defenders get wrong about women’s anger
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Kellyanne Conway says women are scapegoating Kavanaugh. Here’s why she’s off-base.

By Anna North
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The Supreme Court term starts Monday — with or without KavanaughThe Supreme Court term starts Monday — with or without Kavanaugh
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But the Court is perfectly capable of functioning with eight justices.

By Dara Lind
Susan Collins, one of the most important swing votes on Kavanaugh, explained
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The Maine Republican is one of the few swing votes left for the Supreme Court nominee after Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony.

By Dylan Scott
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The White House is reportedly limiting the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation. Trump says that’s not the case.The White House is reportedly limiting the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation. Trump says that’s not the case.
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The FBI won’t talk to Michael Avenatti’s client, Julie Swetnick, and has specific parameters around Mark Judge.

By Emily Stewart
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The FBI has reportedly reached out to Brett Kavanaugh’s second accuserThe FBI has reportedly reached out to Brett Kavanaugh’s second accuser
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The bureau has contacted Deborah Ramirez. It’s not clear whether it plans to contact Julie Swetnick, Michael Avenatti’s client.

By Emily Stewart
Explainers
Jeff Flake’s Kavanaugh delay, and difficult history with Trump, explainedJeff Flake’s Kavanaugh delay, and difficult history with Trump, explained
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The retiring Arizona senator successfully called for a brief FBI investigation into Kavanaugh allegations.

By Andrew Prokop
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Major Catholic magazine rescinds endorsement of Kavanaugh over sexual assault allegationsMajor Catholic magazine rescinds endorsement of Kavanaugh over sexual assault allegations
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Brett Kavanaugh cites his Jesuit education to defend his integrity. Now a Jesuit magazine has disavowed his nomination.

By Tara Isabella Burton
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Senate Judiciary Committee votes along party lines to advance KavanaughSenate Judiciary Committee votes along party lines to advance Kavanaugh
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Sen. Jeff Flake is arguing for a one-week delay on the floor vote.

By Li Zhou
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The Kavanaugh hearings show who we afford a second chance and who we don’tThe Kavanaugh hearings show who we afford a second chance and who we don’t
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How race affects our willingness to forgive bad teen behavior.

By Vesla Mae Weaver
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American Bar Association: Kavanaugh’s confirmation is “simply too important to rush”American Bar Association: Kavanaugh’s confirmation is “simply too important to rush”
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The American Bar Association gave Kavanaugh the “gold standard.” Now it says his confirmation should be delayed.

By Tara Golshan
Explainers
These senators will make or break Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation voteThese senators will make or break Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation vote
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Kavanaugh’s confirmation will likely all come down to two Republican women.

By Tara Golshan and Li Zhou
Brett Kavanaugh is terrified
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Whatever happens with Kavanaugh’s confirmation, men are no longer safe from the testimony of women. And they’re starting to get scared.

By Anna North
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Sen. Jeff Flake will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme CourtSen. Jeff Flake will vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
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Once considered a swing vote, Flake is now voting for Kavanaugh.

By Ella Nilsen
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The very simple reason Republicans are fighting so hard for Brett KavanaughThe very simple reason Republicans are fighting so hard for Brett Kavanaugh
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Republicans can’t risk demoralizing their voters by pulling the nomination.

By Dylan Scott
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Kavanaugh and the problem of “himpathy”Kavanaugh and the problem of “himpathy”
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Why we’re conditioned to sympathize with men like Brett Kavanaugh.

By Sean Illing
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If Republicans sour on Kavanaugh, here are 4 alternatives waiting in the wingsIf Republicans sour on Kavanaugh, here are 4 alternatives waiting in the wings
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Senate Republicans might be softening on Kavanaugh — and jockeying behind the scenes for one of these judges to replace him.

By Dara Lind
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How to tune in to the Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford Senate hearingHow to tune in to the Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford Senate hearing
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The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing starts at 10 am Eastern.

By Emily Stewart
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Poll: 48% of white evangelicals would support Kavanaugh even if the allegations against him were truePoll: 48% of white evangelicals would support Kavanaugh even if the allegations against him were true
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A Marist poll illustrates how white evangelical culture minimizes the seriousness of assault.

By Tara Isabella Burton
Politics
Mark Judge, the man whose name keeps popping up in the Brett Kavanaugh allegations, explainedMark Judge, the man whose name keeps popping up in the Brett Kavanaugh allegations, explained
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Christine Blasey Ford and Julie Swetnick have named Mark Judge in their allegations about Kavanaugh.

By Jen Kirby and Emily Stewart
Explainers
The “male bonding” of Brett Kavanaugh’s youth had a human costThe “male bonding” of Brett Kavanaugh’s youth had a human cost
Explainers

Kavanaugh and his high school friends bonded over a woman’s humiliation. That’s all too common.

By Tara Isabella Burton