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Justice’s Vote Was Often a Crucial One
- Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, who has announced his retirement, occupied a place at the Supreme Court’s ideological center for his entire tenure.
- His was often the deciding vote in closely divided cases, our reporter writes in an analysis.
Retirement Injects Inflammatory New Issue Into Midterms
Democrats will focus on Justice Kennedy’s replacement in an attempt to motivate voters, while conservatives will pressure vulnerable Democratic senators in red states.
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The Times’s Supreme Court correspondent, Adam Liptak, looks at many of Justice Kennedy’s most consequential votes.
A Look at How Kennedy Voted in His 30 Years in Court
The swing vote in many decisions, Justice Kennedy shifted toward more conservative opinions at the end of his tenure.
Departure of Kennedy Could End Roe v. Wade
Justice Kennedy has been seen as the deciding force on the Court who weighed in at key moments to preserve the core of Roe.
Conservatives in Charge, the Supreme Court Moved Right
Justice Kennedy’s last Supreme Court term contained hints of his retirement and foreshadowed a lasting rightward shift.
Trump and Putin Choose Helsinki for First Summit Meeting
- President Trump will meet President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Finland on July 16 for one-on-one talks, the White House said.
- The meeting will come at a particularly critical moment, with midterm elections looming in the United States.
With One Win, Ocasio-Cortez Becomes Political Star
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stunned the Democratic establishment by beating one of the senior leaders in the House, Joseph Crowley, in Tuesday’s primary in New York.
Top Democrat’s Loss Throws Leadership Into Turmoil
The stunning primary defeat of Representative Joe Crowley by a young Latina progressive raised the pressure on the Democrats’ aging leadership to step aside for a new generation.
Why Crowley Never Saw Defeat Coming
Demographics, generational change and an aggressive grass-roots campaign by his opponent all were factors in his loss.
In Volgograd, It’s Stalin Who Lurks on the Sideline
When the World Cup departs Volgograd after a final first-round game in this city along the Volga River, what will remain are all the echoes of the past.
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As Separatism Rises in Cameroon, So Does the Violence
Some English speakers in the Central African nation of Cameroon are seeking independence. The French-speaking government is deeply opposed.
Cities Cut Deals for Immigrant Detention as Protests Grow
Alarmed by federal immigration policies, several cities and counties have canceled lucrative contracts to house migrants.
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Listen to ‘The Daily’: Losing the Swing Vote
The retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy, often considered the Supreme Court’s ideological center, could fundamentally change its direction.
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Hurricane Season Has Begun. Do You Need Flood Insurance?
The federal program is about to lapse. But consumer advocates are urging homeowners to get the coverage.
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Migration to Europe Is Down Sharply. So Is It Still a ‘Crisis’?
Despite the claims of far-right leaders, the number of undocumented migrants arriving each year is back to pre-crisis levels — and has been for some time.
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The Artist Is Not Present
Adrian Piper’s singular work on race and identity in America is the subject of a sprawling retrospective at MoMA — one the artist, though alive and well, has never seen.
Overlooked No More: First Woman to Conquer the Appalachian Trail Alone
What Emma Gatewood, the woman known as Grandma Gatewood, accomplished in 1955 was remarkable. So is the untold story of what she overcame before that. She never received a Times obituary, until now.
This Coral Must Die
In a lab in Philadelphia, scientists are studying what it takes to kill “super coral” to understand the impact of human activities on the mysterious reefs of the deep ocean.
Subway Delays Hurt Low-Income People Most, Report Says
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said that lower incomes are linked to longer commutes, so when the system melts down, low-income New Yorkers are more likely to feel it.
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Australia Approves Sweeping Security Laws Targeting Foreign Interference
Though government officials have said they are not aimed at any country, the laws have passed at a moment when Australia is especially anxious about Chinese power.
Daisy Kadibil, 95, Whose Australia Trek Inspired a Film, Dies
Seized under an assimilation program, she and two other Aboriginal girls made their way home across hundreds of miles, a feat depicted in “Rabbit-Proof Fence.”
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Demystifying the Blockchain
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36 Hours in Buffalo
Classic architecture, international cuisine, adventurous activities and serious art: This Western New York city is blossoming.
Catalan Architects, Happy at Biennale’s Margins
The Pritzker winners RCR are representing their region at a Venice Biennale whose official exhibition is limited to the pavilions of nation states.
With Kennedy Gone, Justice Must Be Won at the Ballot Box
Strengthening our other democratic institutions has never been more important.
How Bad Will It Get Without Kennedy?
He provided a crucial fifth vote to the court’s conservative wing, but not always.
The Roberts Court Is a Disaster for American Workers
With Kennedy gone, conservative justices will bring still more partisan decisions that benefit bosses.
People of England: Beating Belgium Is Not the Same as Winning Brexit
Brexit is an angry dream based on a half-remembered history of empire. So are our World Cup aspirations.
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