Commentary

Supreme Court’s Racial Gerrymandering Decision Advances Declaration of Independence’s Ideal of Colorblind Government

By Timothy H. Lee
Thursday, May 07 2026

As we approach America’s 250th birthday, our national story remains one of both aspiration and achievement. Specifically, the Declaration of Independence’s proclamation that “all men are created equal” didn’t reflect full reality in 1776, but nevertheless offered an ideal, a North Star for the new nation. Although we haven’t always reached that ideal, our historical arc has nevertheless bent toward fulfilling it more and more faithfully with each ensuing generation. That progress includes United States Supreme Court jurisprudence…

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Unanimous Supreme Court and Congressional “Stop Climate Shakedowns Act” Jointly Target Abusive Climate Litigation

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