Progressives and the Constitution in Supreme Court rulings
George Will surveys two end of term decisions that challenge progressive aims. Chevron deference is struck down as unconstitutional, signaling a shift toward judicial independence and limits on administrative power. The SEC case upholds jury rights, complicating executive agency discretion and rekindling debates over separation of powers.
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In Arena of Debate We Rally for Courage and Caution
A community letter critiques the CNN debate and contrasts presidents. It cites Theodore Roosevelt to praise resilience in leadership, questions immunity for Joe Biden amid Afghan pullout criticism, and warns of crisis exploitation while urging a fair election and republic preservation.
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Democracy under attack by church state debates in Louisiana
Norman Sherman argues that the separation of church and state is weakening under conservative efforts such as a Louisiana law requiring display of Ten Commandments in classrooms. He warns this undermines civil rights and risks eroding democracy, urging bipartisan opposition and defense of religious neutrality.
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