In Donald Trump’s second term, congressional leaders have given up much of their constitutionally endowed power, allowing the president to exercise authority with little fear of consequences.
Many Americans have decried today’s politics as ‘shameless.’ The antidote, a political philosopher argues, may be more reverence – awe at just how difficult democracy is.
An educated citizenry is the key to making self-government succeed, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson said.
CONCORD — The Primary Election is Tuesday, Sept. 8, and Secretary of State David Scanlan wants voters to be prepared as they head out to the polls.
Two new executive orders take aim at aspects of birthright citizenship the high court did not address in its June 2026 ruling.
Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.
Jackson’s concurrence traces the 14th Amendment to work done by people ‘beyond Congress’ and Black Americans who ‘helped galvanize the push for full equality.’
A former federal judge analyzes key Supreme Court decisions this term, reflects on growing judicial invective evident in its opinions, and judiciously gives praise for some great writing.
From a synagogue’s 5K to Appalachia’s Hillbilly Days, shared celebrations pull strangers together.