Americans overwhelmingly say the news media are biased, and many also say news media are inaccurate. Why is this the case, and what can be done about it? How do Americans’ perceptions of specific media outlets’ bias and accuracy play a role in this loss of confidence? Sam Gill, vice […] Read more »
Fox News Poll: Jury’s out on Kavanaugh
Voters split on President Trump’s second Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. A new Fox News poll finds that 38 percent of voters would confirm him, 32 percent oppose him, and 30 percent are unsure. … In addition, by a 50-42 percent margin, voters say the Senate should vote on Kavanaugh’s […] Read more »
Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Want Roe v. Wade to Stand
As the U.S. Senate prepares to hold confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the public is strongly opposed to any attempts to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal nationwide. Currently, 64% of Americans believe Roe v. Wade should stand, while 28% would […] Read more »
The Abortion Debate Isn’t As Partisan As Politicians Make It Seem
… The debate over Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee to replace Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court, is likely to be dominated by discussion about abortion as the court, if Kavanaugh is confirmed, would have five solidly conservative justices, which may mean it’s willing to strike down Roe v. Wade. […] Read more »
Is the Supreme Court’s legitimacy undermined in a polarized age?
The U.S. Supreme Court. Shutterstock Kevin J. McMahon, Trinity College When I learned Justice Anthony Kennedy would retire, my thoughts went immediately to the confirmation of the newest justice, Neil Gorsuch. The Senate’s confirmation of Gorsuch was unprecedented in the history of the country. Never before had a “minority president” […] Read more »
Justice delayed: The Supreme Court is often behind the country
With Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement from the Supreme Court, the America of 1950 is now positioned to write the legal rules for the America of 2050. That may slightly overstate the likely longevity of the five-member conservative Supreme Court majority that will lock into place if and when the Senate […] Read more »