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Senator Collins' voting record raises serious concerns

June 29, 2026

Senator Susan Collins has reached a milestone of 10, 000 votes, but it's not just the number that matters. Many of her votes have shaped policies that weakened democracy and increased inequality. For instance, her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 was followed by a decision t

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A Look at the Judges and Releases That Raised Questions

June 10, 2026

In recent years, a former governor of North Carolina has faced criticism for the way he handled criminal justice during his time in office. While campaigning for a Senate seat, observers point out that he appointed several judges who later made decisions that many see as lenient toward serious offen

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Senator Collins: Time to Show Real Courage

June 4, 2026

The Senate race in Maine is about more than past wins. Senator Susan Collins seeks a sixth term, but voters must ask if she can act boldly now. Collins helped bring the state forward in many ways, yet her recent choices raise doubts. Her vote to confirm Justice Kavanaugh proved a mistake th

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What California''s bail change means for San Francisco''s streets

May 18, 2026

San Francisco''s recent crime wave has roots in a surprising place: the courtroom. Last month, the state''s top judges ruled that bail amounts for so-called non-violent crimes must be affordable enough for almost anyone to pay. This sounds fair on paper, but in practice it means repeat offenders are

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Illinois Judges: Who Picks the Next One?

January 15, 2026

In Illinois, judges have a unique way of choosing their successors. When a judge steps down, other judges often pick who will fill the vacant seat. This is not a new practice. It has been part of the state's constitution since 1970. Mary Jane Theis, a judge from Chicago, is about to retire. She has

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Why States Are Facing Off Over Supreme Court Elections

April 6, 2025

State Supreme Court elections have turned into major political showdowns. These contests have become increasingly expensive and heated, drawing in big money and national figures. The recent Wisconsin Supreme Court race, for example, saw a staggering $100 million in campaign spending. This trend isn'

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President Biden: New Judges, Delayed Justice

January 12, 2025

President Biden recently said no to a new law that would add more federal judges. This law, called the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act, aimed to solve a problem that's been around for decades: not enough judges handling too many cases. The bill would have added

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Race Against Time: Democrats Aim to Confirm Biden's Judges Before Power Shift

November 13, 2024

Senate Democrats are rushed off their feet. They are trying to confirm numerous federal judges chosen by President Joe Biden in a short timeframe. The clock's ticking, as they only have seven weeks before the new Congress is sworn in, and control of the Senate shifts to the Republicans. This whirlwi

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The Court's Future: Trump's Impact on the Bench

November 8, 2024

President Trump's judicial shakeup is far from over, with the potential to appoint a majority of Supreme Court justices—something not seen since the days of FDR. In his first term, he's already chosen three conservative justices. With two more, he could cement a rightward shift. The Senate, controll

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The Conservative Kingmaker's Chilling Demand: Crush Liberal Dominance

September 14, 2024

Leonard Leo, a billionaire conservative activist, has sent a chilling letter to his network of conservative organizations, demanding they become more aggressive in their efforts to "crush liberal dominance" in America. In the letter, Leo stated that if these organizations do not devote funding to op