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May 22, 2026
The American Revolution Was a Mistake
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent dissects Ken Burns's American Revolution documentary. Plus: the DNC’s autopsy report.
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May 19, 2026
Trump Just Created a White Grievance Reparations Fund
Elie Mystal
And it will be paid for with your tax dollars.
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May 15, 2026
There’s No Way to Compensate for the Loss of Black Voting Power
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent examines Democrats’ strategy to combat GOP gerrymanders. Plus: a look at the next major anti-trans case.
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May 14, 2026
The Multipronged Red-State Attack on Voting Rights
Elie Mystal
Red states aren’t just gerrymandering away voting rights—they’re working overtime to suppress the vote in as many ways as possible.
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May 13, 2026
The Democrats Are 5 Years Too Late to the Voting Rights Fight
Elie Mystal
Virginia Democrats’ appeal to the Supreme Court to save their state’s new congressional map is a sad case in point.
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May 8, 2026
The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent digs into blockbuster revelations about the lead plaintiff in the VRA case. Plus, the enduring Cult of Trump.
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May 5, 2026
The Supreme Court Just Made Its Voting Rights Ruling Even Worse
Elie Mystal
The court has fast-tracked its decision demolishing the VRA, helping southern states redraw their maps before the midterms.
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May 2, 2026
Republicans Can’t Contain Their Glee Over the Death of the VRA
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores the GOP’s glee over the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights decision. Plus: Elie's take on Musk v. Altman.
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April 29, 2026
The Supreme Court Has Completed Its Quest to Kill the Voting Rights Act
Elie Mystal
In its 6–3 decision, the court gutted the legislation that ended apartheid in this country—and once again gave white people the ability to suppress Black political power.
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April 29, 2026
Trump’s Latest Ballroom Push Is His Nero Moment
Elie Mystal
The president’s decision to commandeer the DOJ to argue that his ballroom is a security necessity is the ultimate sign that this country is in decline.
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April 24, 2026
Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against “The Atlantic” Is a Giant Self-Own
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent deconstructs Patel's preposterous defamation arguments. Plus: a fascinating gun-control lawsuit. And: All hail The Onion!
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April 23, 2026
Why the Supreme Court Justices Are Suddenly Casting Shade on Each Other
Elie Mystal
The breach of decorum says a lot about the crisis of the court—and that’s a good thing.
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April 22, 2026
The Delusion of ‘AI Justice’
Elie Mystal
As AI seeps deeper into our judicial system, boosters insist it will bring both fairness and efficiency. But can we really trust Judge Grok?
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April 17, 2026
The GOP Wants Alito Out—but Not Because He’s Evil
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US: A look at the campaign to dislodge Alito and replace him with... Ted Cruz? Plus: the appalling charade of President Big Mac and Door Dash Grandma.
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April 10, 2026
Did Wisconsin Just Offer a Glimpse of a Post-Trump Future?
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, Elie opines on the meaning of the Wisconsin Supreme court election. Plus: should you be able to claim your dog as a dependeng on your tax returns?
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April 9, 2026
We Have 2 Weeks to Stop Trump From Committing New Atrocities
Elie Mystal
It is up to the American people, and our elected representatives, to use every legal means available—from impeachment to protest.
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April 2, 2026
The Supreme Court Absolutely Shredded Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Case
Elie Mystal
But this also begs the question: why is this facially unconstitutional case before the court in the first place?
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April 1, 2026
The Supreme Court Just Condemned Countless Kids to Psychiatric Abuse
Elie Mystal
The court’s 8–1 ruling overturning Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy is a disaster for LGBTQ+ kids—and also for the healthcare profession.
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March 27, 2026
Nothing Works in Trump’s America—Except for Racism
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores Trump’s stunning incompetence. Plus: baseball is back—for now.
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March 24, 2026
The Supreme Court Looks Likely to Cave On Mail-in Ballots
Elie Mystal
The GOP shouldn’t win this case, but the fact that Trump has been throwing a tantrum about it for years means they likely will.
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March 20, 2026
Donald Trump Throws Another Big Tariff Tanty
Elie Mystal
And other essential news of the week—including new legislation on prediction markets and a threat to the critically endangered Rice’s whale.
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March 16, 2026
Why Does the Supreme Court Treat Trump Like a “Regular” President?
Elie Mystal
The emperor is stark naked, but thanks to a misguided legal doctrine, the Republican justices keep insisting he’s fully clothed.
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March 13, 2026
Jamie Raskin Just Told John Roberts: “The Emperor Has No Clothes”
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent hails Raskin’s bold call-out. Plus, a counterintuitive take on the SAVE Act and a controversial video-game lawsuit.
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March 11, 2026
Anthropic’s Lawsuit Should Absolutely Destroy the Pentagon in Court
Elie Mystal
But make no mistake: The company is not one of the good guys.
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March 6, 2026
An Argument Against Voting for the “Electable” Guy
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent shares his thoughts on the Texas primaries. Plus, a terrible Supreme Court decision and a bad play by Major League Baseb...
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February 27, 2026
The State of the Game Show
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores how Trump’s State of the Union turned authoritarian violence into a titillating event. Plus Kansas’s vile ban on driving...
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February 26, 2026
Clarence Thomas Just Struck Another Blow to Black Power
Elie Mystal
In his majority ruling in a sleeper case about mail delivery, Thomas opened the door to a new way for Republicans to suppress the Black vote.
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February 24, 2026
The Giant Mess Behind the Supreme Court’s Tariffs Ruling
Elie Mystal
The 6-3 decision was a rare victory, but it was crafted out of conflicts that leave almost nothing certain—including future tariff rulings.
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