.JaneMayerNYer discusses the cascade of revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas on a new episode of NewYorkerRadio: “It stretches common sense to think that a judge could be independent when he takes that much money from one person.” Listen here.
The staff writer discusses the latest financial disclosure scandal involving the judge, and how lax ethical standards on the Supreme Court contribute to a decline in public trust.
Three days after 9/11, Congress passed a joint resolution vastly expanding Presidential discretion to wage attacks abroad. Lawmakers in both parties are looking to wind that power back.Like most true music lovers, the critic also loves merch, and has a collection of cherished concert T-shirts. He shows off a few to David Remnick.New Yorker Favorites
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