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POINT: Why are Republicans so obsessed with gender issues?

What makes a woman a woman? That’s the question Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn asked Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Alabama governor Kay Ivey signed legislation that threatens doctors and nurses with up to 10 years in prison for aiding transgender young people in transitioning. Florida’s…

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Jokes, cheers and dire warnings: Twitter reacts to Musk’s takeover

As the self-declared ‘free-speech absolutist’ takes the reins, some activists and politicians fear for the platform’s future

The Guardian - US

Tennessee senator mocked for saying residents want a wall on ‘our’ border

Republicans return to immigration fears ahead of midterms

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Blackburn: Tennesseans want border wall

In fact, Tennessee is located roughly 1,700 from Mexico and borders Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia

Salon

Commentary: Have we become too reliant on deferring to experts?

In one of the most dramatic moments of the Senate confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sen. Marsha Blackburn asked the judge, “Can you provide a definition for the word ‘woman’?”

Chicago Tribune

Josh Hawley says women are ‘people who give birth’ then gets in a muddle over vaginas

The Missouri Republican stumbled to define what a woman before muddling over what a ‘vagina’ was

The Independent UK

Josh Hawley says women are ‘people who give birth’ then gets in a muddle over vaginas

The Arkansas Republican stumbled to define what a woman before muddling over what a ‘vagina’ was

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Ketanji Brown Jackson headed for Supreme Court as Romney, Murkowski and Collins join Democrats

Two more moderate Republican senators announced their support after the Judiciary Committee ended its vote in a deadlock

The Independent UK

Republicans Taking Aim at Disney Is a Reminder That Both Parties Are Hostile to Free Speech

For most of the past decade-plus, those complaining the loudest about corporate participation in politics have been Democrats.

Reason

"Performative" KBJ attacks may haunt GOP

Judge Jackson only gained popularity after baseless Republican attacks during her confirmation hearings

Salon

Marsha Blackburn ripped for 'klansplaining'

"Ban critical race theory," Blackburn tweeted

Salon

Saturday Night Live: Jerrod Carmichael hosts an inevitably slap-heavy episode

The standup and actor can’t help but cover the Will Smith and Chris Rock incident with mixed results

The Guardian - US

$Bipartisan Bill in Congress Seeks Overhaul of NCAA Infractions Process$

Bipartisan Bill in Congress Seeks Overhaul of NCAA Infractions Process

It creates a set of deadlines to facilitate quicker investigations, among other things.

Sports Illustrated

Ketanji Brown Jackson, Ginni Thomas and the integrity of the Supreme Court

The events from last week are important because they will help to judge the nonpartisan trustworthiness and credibility of one of the most important institutions in our society.

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Salon

Blackburn confused about Constitution

U.S. Supreme Court — Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee mixed up her facts in a now viral tweet

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Republicans won't let Robert Bork go

Republicans now insist that each Supreme Court nomination starts where the last left off

The Independent UK

Race-based questioning of Ketanji Brown Jackson ‘mirrors’ experience of Thurgood Marshall

America’s first Black justice was confirmed to the Supreme Court in 1967 but some question how much has changed, writes Andrew Buncombe

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Eight can’t-miss moments from the Jackson Supreme Court hearing

Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees are long and often contentious. The hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson featured marked highs, lows and viral moments from senators on both sides of the political aisle.

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Jackie Calmes: Ketanji Brown Jackson’s critics won’t be the ones making history

Ketanji Brown Jackson had me at “Whoa!”

Salon

Gabbard goes after KBJ on Twitter

The former Democratic presidential candidate amplified right-wing attacks against Joe Biden's Supreme Court nominee

Tribune News Service

8 can’t-miss moments from the Jackson Supreme Court hearing

WASHINGTON — Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees are long and often contentious. The hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson featured marked highs, lows and viral moments from senators on both sides of the political aisle.

Salon

GOP doesn't grasp science of sex, gender

Sens. Cruz and Blackburn claim the "science" is clear that sex is fundamental. Scientists say that is far from true

The Independent UK

Five key moments from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s hearing – and what they say about her confirmation

From Josh Hawley’s questioning of her sentencing to Cory Booker’s stirring defence

The Independent UK

Senator Marsha Blackburn mocked after misquoting Constitution while attacking abortion rights

US Senator Marsha Blackburn spent her time during the Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown railing against abortions, but she failed to show even a basic understanding of American history when she later tweeted about the issue.

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Parties close arguments over Supreme Court pick Jackson

WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee put Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on the path to confirmation to the Supreme Court after closing her nomination hearings Thursday with character witnesses and outside experts.

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