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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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February 13, 2026
Minnesota Made Trump Blink
Elie Mystal
But Tom Homan is a lying liar, and the work’s not done. Plus, Gallup’s sketchy new polling policy (is the analytics firm in the Trump tank?), the law for deepfakes, and more in this ...
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February 6, 2026
Is Samuel Alito Preparing to Disrobe?
Elie Mystal
In this installment of Elie v. US, our justice correspondent explores the week’s big legal news, including a possible Alito retirement. Also, the anti-trans mob’s latest target: tigh...
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February 5, 2026
Democrats Need to Get Serious About Stopping Trump From Rigging the Midterms
Elie Mystal
Here’s one idea for a coordinated response to Trump’s coordinated attacks.
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January 30, 2026
The Trump Administration Arrested Don Lemon Like He Was a Fugitive Slave
Elie Mystal
Lemon’s arrest is not only a clear violation of the First Amendment but also a blatant throwback to the Constitution’s long-discarded Fugitive Slave Clause.
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January 30, 2026
Want to Support the Fight Against Fascism? Boycott Trump’s World Cup.
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. U.S., The Nation’s Justice correspondent urges soccer lovers to stay away, takes on the attacks on Alex Pretti, and warns of a dangerous anti-voting bill.
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January 28, 2026
The People Are Winning the Battle Against ICE
Elie Mystal
The brave protesters in Minneapolis are doing everything that Democrats and even the law have failed to do.
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January 23, 2026
“I Wouldn’t Trust ICE to Shovel Snow!”
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie v. US, The Nation’s justice correspondent reminds us why government matters—and why ICE has nothing to do with actual government. Plus, Hawai’i’s brilliant legal ...
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January 16, 2026
It’s Official: The People, Not the Politicians, Are Leading
Elie Mystal
In this week’s Elie V. US, our justice correspondent explores the fecklessness of the Democratic Party, MAGA racism, and fighting despite unwinnable odds.
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January 14, 2026
The Supreme Court Just Held an Anti-Trans Hatefest
Elie Mystal
The court’s hearing on state bans on trans athletes in women’s sports was not a serious legal exercise. It was bigotry masquerading as law.
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