#Why Joe Biden’s dodge on court-packing really matters

#Why Joe Biden’s dodge on court-packing really matters

“#Why Joe Biden’s dodge on court-packing really matters” Judging from their grandstanding during Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing, Democrats think the composition of the Supreme Court is a big issue in next month’s presidential election. Yet evidently, it isn’t big enough for their candidates to clearly tell voters whether they favor expanding the court to…

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#Why aging Baby Boomers still run Washington

#Why aging Baby Boomers still run Washington

“#Why aging Baby Boomers still run Washington” When did politics become the Blue Plate Special Early Bird Meal? Every leading figure in Washington should, by rights, be president of a condo board in Boca Raton, not running America. Joe Biden is 77. President Trump, 74. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, 78. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi,…

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#Deeply religious marriages have more spousal equality

#Deeply religious marriages have more spousal equality

“#Deeply religious marriages have more spousal equality” Their husbands’ handmaidens, they are not. Though often stereotyped as subservient — witness the anti-Amy Coney Barrett protesters in Washington, dressed as “handmaid” characters from Margaret Atwood’s theocratic dystopia — highly religious women are, in fact, in charge of their homes. The Barretts’ seemingly egalitarian marriage is a…

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#Amy Coney Barrett hearing was a hostage video

#Amy Coney Barrett hearing was a hostage video

“#Amy Coney Barrett hearing was a hostage video” When it comes to wasting time, it’s tough to beat the United States Senate. But even for that august body’s pedantic standards, Monday’s confirmation hearing for Judge Amy Coney Barrett was beyond pointless, it was downright bizarre. The nominee sat wearing a black mask, and looked like…

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