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Supreme Court to Hear Case Today that Could End Roe v Wade

From the Wall Street Journal editorial board: The Supreme Court takes up its most important abortion case in years on Wednesday, and the question will be how the Justices maneuver their way out of a thicket they should never have entered 50 years ago. Will the Court, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, settle for an incremental ruling that upholds a Mississippi ban on abortion after 15 weeks, or will it overturn its misguided precedents and return the regulation of abortion to legislatures in the states? (WSJ). From Erick Erickson: No reasonable reading of the American Constitution suggests that right exists within the Constitution. In fact, the plain reading of the Constitution suggests no abortion right at all, let alone one broken down into the nomenclature of trimesters: no state can ban abortion in the first; states can impose restrictions during the second; states can prohibit in the third with reasonable exceptions (Substack). From Ross Douthat: At the core of our legal system, you will find a promise that human beings should be protected from lethal violence. That promise is made in different ways by the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence; it’s there in English common law, the Ten Commandments and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We dispute how the promise should be enforced, what penalties should be involved if it is broken and what crimes might deprive someone of the right to life. But the existence of the basic right, and a fundamental duty not to kill, is pretty close to bedrock (New York Times). From Dr. Albert Mohler: It’s going to be a very big week in American constitutional law. And: It’s going to be a very big week when it comes to matters of the constitution, human rights, human dignity and the future of this country. Watch closely and pray (Townhall Review).

United Nations Considers Taliban Admission

From Nikki Haley: “Under no circumstance should the United States, or any other country, vote to recognize the Taliban at the United Nations. It should not be a difficult decision to keep a group of terrorists out of an organization founded to maintain peace and security.”

Washington Free Beacon

CNN Finally Suspends Chris Cuomo

But the network statement was a stab in the back of the women he helped his brother sweep under the carpet. CNN explained in a statement “The New York Attorney General’s office released transcripts and exhibits Monday that shed new light on Chris Cuomo’s involvement in his brother’s defense. The documents, which we were not privy to before their public release, raise serious questions. When Chris admitted to us that he had offered advice to his brother’s staff, he broke our rules and we acknowledged that publicly. But we also appreciated the unique position he was in and understood his need to put family first and job second” (Variety). According to the story out of CNN, their star anchor “is declining to comment” (CNN).

Study Finds Children Development Suffering Greatly in Covid Crackdowns

From face masks to social distancing imposed, mostly, by Democrats despite the minimal risk to children (Daily Mail). From Carol Liebau: The “experts” who’ve imposed masks on little ones – at minimal risk of either contracting or transmitting Covid – should hide their heads in SHAME (Twitter).

Lawyer Wants Out of Christmas Parade Killer Case

From the story: The hearing was organized by his attorney, Joseph Domask, who requested to withdraw from the case because he had a high number of relationships with the incident’s victims. The motion was granted.

Daily Caller

Cyber Monday Numbers Disappoint Retailers

The supply chain issues didn’t help (Daily Wire). The “buy now, pay later” options have increased by 438 percent (Axios). But gun sales are up (Townhall). It seems another item people won’t cut back on is alcohol (CBS LA).

9th Circuit Upholds California’s Ban on High-Capacity Magazines

A ruling that may head to the Supreme Court. California doesn’t want citizens allowed to own guns that hold more than 10 rounds. Many pistols hold up to 15.

AP

Sex-Trafficking Trial of Ghislaine Maxwell Underway

Maxwell’s attorney attacked the victims (Daily Mail). The victims named Maxwell as being a part of the abuse of Jeffrey Epstein (Fox News). Another story includes the background of the accusers (New York Times). A timeline of the events leading to the Maxwell trial (New York Times).

Afghanistan Sees Humanitarian Crisis as Tens of Millions Starve

Biden’s abandonment continues to melt the country. From the story: Some parents are selling their children in order to feed the rest of their family. CNN reports on a nine-year-old sold to a stranger as a child bride.

National Review

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Wealthy Groups Form to Combat Woke Colleges

As they withhold giving to colleges who reject free speech.

WSJ