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Scotus Archive

Archives for October 2018

Culture
John Oliver: Kavanaugh’s Senate hearing was a “fuck you” to womenJohn Oliver: Kavanaugh’s Senate hearing was a “fuck you” to women
Culture

The Last Week Tonight host summarized the Senate Judiciary Committee’s message as, “We believe you — we just don’t care.”

By Karen Han
Politics
The Fox News strategy for saving Brett KavanaughThe Fox News strategy for saving Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

Make it about the Democrats, ignore Christine Blasey Ford.

By Ezra Klein
Politics
The FBI investigation of Brett Kavanaugh, explained by a former FBI agentThe FBI investigation of Brett Kavanaugh, explained by a former FBI agent
Politics

And why it all comes down to a political decision.

By Sean Illing
Politics
I believe Brett KavanaughI believe Brett Kavanaugh
Politics

He’s said he and his friends are committed to hiding their bad behavior. Take him at his word.

By Laura McGann
Susan Collins, one of the most important swing votes on Kavanaugh, explained
Politics

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