Prospect Weekend Reads Week of April 10th Stories from the week you don’t want to miss!
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If the Law Is Legitimate, Clarence Thomas Must Stand Trial: Justice Clarence Thomas has repeatedly broken the law for two decades. If Senate Democrats want the public to trust that they believe in the rule of law, Max Moran argues, they need to take action.
The Beltway's Favorite Bogus Budget Model: The Penn Wharton Budget Model touts its work as being a mere truth seeker above politics when in reality, it's hardwired towards austerity thanks to its elite funders. Read Jarod Facundo on why it's time to get rid of the Penn Wharton Budget Model.
The Feinstein Affair: Senate Gerontocracy Reaches Absurd Heights: Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s indefinite absence from the Senate leaves the Judiciary Committee deadlocked and unable to move judges forward for a floor vote. David Dayen makes the case for her retirement.
Rise of the Climate Rating Agencies: The government and the private sector alike are becoming increasingly reliant on climate intelligence from risk-modeling firms that claim they can predict long-term climate effects with unrealistic precision. Lee Harris has the story.
Tennessee Republicans Step Up Attacks on Democratic Cities: The GOP’s supermajority in Tennessee has emboldened state lawmakers to take extreme measures against local officials in Democratic cities statewide. Read Gabrielle Gurley on the consequences of Republican overreach.
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