Liz Theoharis, Supreme Horror?
TomDispatch TomDispatch authors don’t usually have much in common with Donald J. Trump, but here’s an exception. TomDispatch regular Liz Theoharis recently visited the Supreme Court to hear a case…
Jeffrey Sachs: President Trump: Give Back the Money and Stop Grabbing More
The White House and Congress can and should provide relief to American families who bore the costs of these illegal tariffs. The administration has the responsibility to design such relief.…
Health and Climate Consequences of EPA’s Endangerment Finding Repeal ‘Cannot Be Overstated’
Interview by Jenni Doering, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Jenni Doering with Pat Parenteau, an emeritus professor…
SCOTUS Tariff Ruling to Ease Solar Prices, as even GOP Voters Boost Sun Power
By Juan Cole for Informed Comment Although President Trump calls solar and wind power a “scam,” falsely alleges that they drive up electricity costs (the opposite is true), and has…
‘More Chaos’: Trump Hammered for Plan to Double Down on Tariffs After Supreme Court Ruling
“Donald Trump illegally stole your money,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. “He should give it back to you.”
Trump’s Tariffs Upended By Supreme Court Decision
“The Framers did not vest any part of the taxing power in the Executive Branch,” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote.
Supreme Court Is Going to New Lengths to Hide Its Inner Workings From Scrutiny
The high court now requires its employees to sign nondisclosure agreements that threaten legal action for leaks.
Power Play: Trump, the Court, and Independent Agencies on the Line
By Joshua Scheer With the Supreme Court preparing to rule on whether the president can control independent agencies, it’s worth revisiting the risks of unchecked executive power. The case centers…
The Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one phrase
Morgan Marietta Professor of American Civics, University of Tennessee originally published at The Conversation The Supreme Court on Dec. 5, 2025, agreed to review the long-simmering controversy over birthright citizenship.…
Tariffs Bite: Awaiting Supreme Court Decision, Trump Acknowledges in call with President Xi that Tariffs Are Hurting Americans
By Joshua Scheer This latest trip down the tariff rabbit hole was sparked by a Common Dreams report featuring new videos from the nonprofit advocacy group Tariffs Cost US, which…
As SCOTUS Enters a New Term, These Cases May Grant Trump Unbridled Authority
Rulings on the Supreme Court’s “emergency docket” foreshadow its abiding deference to Trump.
A New Supreme Court Case Could Give the Wealthy Even More Political Power
A GOP court challenge could lead to the biggest erosion in campaign spending limitations since “Citizens United.”
By Ruling Against Nationwide Injunctions, SCOTUS Affirms the Imperial Presidency
SCOTUS stripped federal judges of their authority to protect people throughout the US when the president breaks the law.