Courtsface steep decline in public trust amid politics and ethics concerns
A Philadelphia Inquirer summary notes Gallup polling shows Americans' confidence in the U.S. justice system at a record low of 35 percent in 2024, with trust split along party lines. It cites ethics questions about justices including Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito, plus systemic flaws like bail and access to counsel, urging voters to demand reform at the ballot box.
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Lessons from a Century Ago Forecasting the Future
Cal Thomas reflects on 1925 and warns about predicting the future. He cites Coolidge era governance, rising fascism, the Scopes trial, Ku Klux Klan activity, Harlem civil rights roots, 114 degree Alabama heat, and cultural achievements while urging history lessons for 2025. He questions whether society will learn.
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Trump’s Ukraine policy and the new world order
Trudy Rubin argues Trump’s stance on Ukraine will define a new foreign policy era. She outlines seven risks of a Putin-favoring approach, urging continuous arms support to Ukraine and NATO engagement to deter Russia and China, warning against bargaining away Kyiv.
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