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How NYC’s elite high schools discriminate — on mayor’s orders

The racial discrimination that keeps Asian teens out of NYC's top public high schools worked as it was meant to against one student. Now his family is suing.

This Day in Liberal Judicial Activism—April 24

2002—In Visciotti v. Woodford, a trio of liberal Ninth Circuit judges (opinion by Harry Pregerson, joined...

Don’t Lift Spirit

A federal bailout of the troubled airline would be an expensive mistake.

How Montana Is Keeping Fraudsters Off the Welfare ‘Trampoline’

Since Governor Gianforte took office, SNAP fraud has decreased by almost 20 percent, the...

Originalist Masterwork Protects Ten Commandments Displays

This case is almost certainly bound for the Supreme Court.

House Democrats demand Kash Patel take alcohol test under penalty of perjury after Atlantic report

Rep. Jamie Raskin and House Democrats opened an investigation into FBI Director Kash Patel over alleged drinking behavior reported by The Atlantic, which Patel denies.

Minnesota allows ‘happy hour’ in nursing homes under new law easing alcohol restrictions

Gov. Tim Walz signed Minnesota's "Grandparents' Happy Hour" law allowing nursing home residents to drink alcohol at facility-organized social events.

‘The GOP should’ve done more’: Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss

After a narrow loss in Virginia, Republicans are pointing fingers as President Donald Trump's national gerrymandering fight slips into a stalemate. Multiple Republicans say...

Virginia’s Gerrymandering War Moves to the Courts

There is a reasonable chance that Virginia’s high court will decide that the state legislature has gone too far.

Virginia Democrats Cast Republicans into the Outer Darkness on a Bare Majority Vote

The state will be represented in Congress almost entirely by Fairfax County.

Narrowly divided Virginia electorate hands Democrats a win with approval of congressional map

In one of the most important congressional redistricting battles ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, voters in Virginia approved a new map that will eliminate nearly all of the state's Republican representation in the U.S. House after 2026.

Top California Dem running for office tied to Chinese school accused of US diploma scandal

California Treasurer and candidate for Lt. Gov. Fiona Ma faces scrutiny for visiting a China-based school accused of diploma fraud after its founder donated to her campaigns.

Democrats win Virginia redistricting fight, threatening Republican House majority

Virginia voters passed a redistricting referendum that could boost Democrats with four additional House seats ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars

Virginia voters on Tuesday approved Democrats’ effort to gerrymander the state, giving the party an edge in its bid to reclaim the House in...

Kevin Warsh and Green Central Banking

There is nothing the Fed should or could do about rising insurance costs based on perceived climate risk.

Appeals court upholds state law requiring posting of Ten Commandments in classrooms

Texas's law requiring public schools to have a copy of the Ten Commandments posted in classrooms does not violate the Constitution, a federal appeals court ruled, plowing new ground in religious law.

Patel, Blanche blast Atlantic piece alleging FBI director’s drunkenness

FBI Director Kash Patel lashed out at reporters Tuesday as he vehemently denied a media report that he was drunk on the job, saying he's not only never been intoxicated while working but he's also put in more days than his predecessors.

Alligator Alcatraz prevails in court as judges shoot down environmental groups’ challenge

A federal appeals court gave its imprimatur to Alligator Alcatraz, Florida's detention facility built in the Everglades to house illegal immigrants for the federal government, rejecting a challenge by groups who said the facility violated environmental law.

EXCLUSIVE: Pence warns GOP ‘must deliver,’ or Planned Parenthood gets taxpayer cash on Fourth of July deadline

Mike Pence warns Congress that Planned Parenthood will get a massive taxpayer-funded windfall if Republicans fail to extend the federal funding ban.

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