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Pearl Street firebombing attacker sentenced to life plus 2,176 years in prison; Widespread hack impacts CO universities; Immigration bill passes
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 97.60. boulder, budget, collective bargain, colorado, infrastructure, kgnu news, lawsuit, morning magazine, pearl street, pearl street mall, police, south boulder, students, traffic, unionize
*Headlines Thursday, May 8, 2026* *Pearl Street firebombing attacker sentenced to life plus 2,176 years in prison* Mohamed Soliman pleaded guilty to 101 charges with 67 crimes of violence enhancers yesterday morning. Soliman planned and conducted an attack on Jewish community members at a standing protest on Pearl Street Mall on June 1, 2025. The attack killed 82-year-old Karen Diamond and substantially burned 13 others. In addition to first-degree murder, Soliman’s charges include attempted murder, assault and attempted assault, use or attempted use of explosive or incendiary devices and anim
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‘A Lo Cubano’ festival is putting Boulder on the Cuban dance map
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 64.84. boulder, kgnu news, morning magazine
Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm ‘A Lo Cubano’ festival is putting Boulder on the Cuban dance map KGNU News KGNU’s Rossana Longo Better sat down with three members of the Boulder community who share a passion for Cuban dance.She spoke with them about what it’s like to be part of this growing movement, ahead of their “A Lo Cubano” festival next weekend.You can find more information and tickets for the festival at alocubanoboulderfest.org.This story aired on the Morning Magazine, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-d
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Denver photojournalist on Pulitzer finalist nod: 'I would be proud of this work regardless'
Inside the News in Colorado
KEYWORD SCORE: 63.30. apartment, ballot measure, black, boulder, boulder county, cars, colorado, colorado supreme court, commission, election, employment, enforcement, housing, immigration enforcement, landmark, police, progressive, voting rights
*Photo of Kevin Mohatt provided* Among those whose work the Pulitzer Prize board this week bestowed the nation’s highest journalism honors was Kevin Mohatt, a freelance photojournalist in Denver. His photojournalism was part of a portfolio submitted on behalf of the Reuters news organization that took home a finalist nod on Monday in the Breaking News Photography category. Judges said photos from the Reuters team were deserving for their “coverage of wide-ranging immigration enforcement actions across the United States, a portfolio distinguished by its breadth, power and immediacy.” Shortly af
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‘Killing our vote’: GOP states rush to break up Black districts after US Supreme Court case
Colorado Newsline
KEYWORD SCORE: 48.59. black, cars, civil rights, colorado, development, election, hispanic, landmark, lawsuit, naacp, petition, progressive, racial discrimination, segregation, turnout, voting rights
[image: Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, a Memphis Democrat, speaks to a crowd of protesters on May 5, 2026, the first day of a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Bill Lee to redraw Tennessee’s congressional districts. (Photo by Cassandra Stephenson/Tennessee Lookout)] Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, a Memphis Democrat, speaks to a crowd of protesters on May 5, 2026, the first day of a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Bill Lee to redraw Tennessee’s congressional districts. (Photo by Cassandra Stephenson/Tennessee Lookout) The day after the U.S.
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Nearly half of Coloradans experiencing food insecurity don’t qualify for SNAP
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 47.70. boulder, budget, child care, colorado, pandemic, refugee, students
As a single mother, Cinthya Garcia used to receive about $600 in monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to support herself and her six children living with her in Commerce City. With the SNAP funds, Garcia could buy meat and fresh produce to make nutritious meals for her family. “We were very good at managing what we were buying,” Garcia said. Even though the money wasn’t quite enough—Garcia had to turn to food banks to fill the gap by the end of each month—the SNAP contribution was beneficial for her family, the 40-year-old said. Garcia, who works as a certified nursing as
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All about mulching with MASA Seed Foundation
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 40.89. kgnu news, morning magazine
- [image: cover] *play_arrow* All about mulching with MASA Seed Foundation KGNU News Tyler Ellison with Masa Seed Foundation brings us practical gardening tips for the Front Range. In this segment: mulching. “We all have a little bit of knowledge about mulching, but today we’re talking about function, appearance, and longevity. A couple of different types of mulching out there. First, we’ve got tree bark. This is probably the most classic, long-lasting, and used mostly for landscapes, trees, and shrubs. Some people like to use it in the garden, but I’ve got better mulch for you for the garden.
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Is local media part of the circular economy eco-system?
Yellow Scene Magazine
KEYWORD SCORE: 40.73. boulder, boulder county, infrastructure, small business
*This piece is part of Yellow Scene Magazine’s Opinion section. The views expressed here are those of the author and do not represent a reported news position. At Yellow Scene, opinion pieces speak freely, challenge assumptions, and say the quiet parts out loud.* My answer to that question is YES. Yesterday, I had a local farm tell me they don’t pay for advertising except Meta. I see local shops boosting posts and paying for ads on Meta every day. Daggers in the heart, that one stings. *Money leaves the community when it flows upward into platforms that have no stake in the survival of local e
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Longmont Mayor Susie Hildago-Fahring talks representation & visibility this Cinco de Mayo
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 40.58. colorado, kgnu news, latino, mayor, morning magazine
- [image: cover] *play_arrow* Longmont Mayor Susie Hildago-Fahring talks representation & visibility this Cinco de Mayo KGNU News This past weekend at a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Longmont, Colorado, Mayor Susie Hidalgo-Fahring took a quick pause from the festivities for a conversation with KGNU’s Tim Russo about representation and visibility for Latinos in our community. The Mayor said, “ For me, this is a very important event because I’m Chicana and my dad was a farm worker back in the 40s and 50s.” Russo and Mayor Hidalgo-Fahring discuss the contributions of immigrants and the importance
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Colorado lawmakers scramble to counter ‘right to natural gas’ measure
Colorado Public Radio
KEYWORD SCORE: 39.69. air quality, ballot measure, budget, campaign finance, colorado, colorado supreme court, commission, energy efficiency, latino, petition, transportation
Co-written byTaylor Dolven, The Colorado Sun Colorado lawmakers say they are launching a last-minute legislative bid on Friday to counter a proposed ballot measure aiming to give consumers in the state a constitutional “right to natural gas.” The proposed amendment, known as Initiative 177 , is backed by Advance Colorado, a right-wing advocacy group that doesn’t disclose its donors. Its appearance has triggered fears of a return to the state’s oil-and-gas ballot wars, which have simmered but never fully reignited since voters rejected a citizen-led initiative to limit fracking in 2018. There’s
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Let’s DOO It! DOO Your Part To Keep Shared Public Land Beautiful
Yellow Scene Magazine
KEYWORD SCORE: 38.86. boulder, boulder county, city of boulder, colorado, open space
*Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole.* *Monday, May 4, 2026* *Media Contact:* *Sam Clusman, Media Relations, 303-441-4247* *bouldercolorado.gov* *Let’s DOO It! DOO your part to keep shared public land beautiful* *Regional collaboration encourages visitors to pick up after their dogs to protect water quality, native plants, and shared outdoor spaces* BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder, Boulder County, and Jefferson County are teaming up for Let’s DOO It! – a regional effort on Saturday, May
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CU Boulder lab researching science of avalanches
9 News Denver
KEYWORD SCORE: 35.73. boulder, colorado, cu-boulder, students
Scientists are studying avalanches to predict their paths and mitigate risks, a crucial endeavor as climate change alters weather patterns. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoBOULDER, Colo. — Colorado has seen how deadly avalanches can be. But as we face a climate crisis, it's increasingly important to understand the changing physics of avalanches.That's where the avalanche lab at the University of Colorado Boulder comes in.Inside the lab, Nathalie Vriend, CU
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‘No new depletions’ has to be in a Colorado River deal
Colorado Newsline
KEYWORD SCORE: 34.80. amicus brief, boulder, boulder county, colorado, lawsuit
[image: The so-called “bathtub ring”, a deposit of pale minerals left behind where reservoir water levels once reached, is shown on the edge of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch)] The so-called "bathtub ring," a deposit of pale minerals left behind where reservoir water levels once reached, is shown on the edge of Lake Powell near Page, Arizona, last year. (Photo by Spenser Heaps for Utah News Dispatch) The chaos on the Colorado River has reached a fevered pitch. In a March 30, USA Today news story, the river’s most respected
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Buying Pot in Boulder? Stop by These Dispensaries.
Denver Westword
KEYWORD SCORE: 34.70. boulder, boulder and denver, budget, colorado, election, pearl street, walk out
[image: Fresh Baked dispensary in Boulder] Boulder has a rich connection to cannabis, and its dispensary scene reflects that. The post Buying Pot in Boulder? Stop by These Dispensaries. appeared first on Denver Westword. Hot Times Ahead: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This WeekendJackson PittsAudio By CarbonatixIt’s a Friday afternoon in Boulder, and you have nothing better to do. Maybe a side-quest to the dispensary will tickle your fancy? The gym doesn’t have to be the only place you rotate through on weeknights. Boulder is full of cannabis stores that offer more than just an in-and-out
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It takes a village — and some ropes — to raise a tree in Boulder
9 News Denver
KEYWORD SCORE: 34.09. boulder, north boulder, students
A community in north Boulder rallied together to try to save a cherished fruit tree knocked down by a storm, uniting neighbors, passersby and high school students. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoBOULDER, Colo. — A fruit tree at North Boulder Park that was knocked nearly to the ground by this week's snowstorm is standing again, thanks to a spontaneous effort by neighbors, passersby, and a group of high school students who banded together with ropes and rat
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All about mulching with MASA Seed Foundation
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 30.79. kgnu news, morning magazine
Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm All about mulching with MASA Seed Foundation KGNU News Tyler Ellison with Masa Seed Foundation brings us practical gardening tips for the Front Range. In this segment: mulching.“We all have a little bit of knowledge about mulching, but today we’re talking about function, appearance, and longevity. A couple of different types of mulching out there.First, we’ve got tree bark. This is probably the most classic, long-lasting, and used mostly for landscapes, trees, and shrubs. Some people li
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Why one Colorado couple has never missed BOLDERBoulder since the race began in 1979
Denver 7 News
KEYWORD SCORE: 30.78. boulder, colorado, petition
For some people, the BOLDERBoulder 10K is more than just a race. Its a decades long commitment. But for one local couple, Michael and Rachella Seeley, its become a lifelong tradition. *Watch the full story in the video player below.* Why one Colorado couple has never missed BOLDERBoulder since it began in 1979 Never miss a race, Rachella Seeley BOLDERBoulder Boldest member, said. The Seeleys have been at the starting line every single year joining a special group called BOLDERBoulder Boldest, with runners who have completed every race since it began in 1979. I think they started the club prett
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Proposed Child Marriage Ban Adds Exemption for Age Gaps of Up to Ten Years
Denver Westword
KEYWORD SCORE: 30.48. boulder, city council, colorado, junie joseph, progressive, traffic
[image: A man signs his marriage license during Denver's annual marriage marathon event in 2025.] "Who wrote this amendment, Jeffrey Epstein?" The post Proposed Child Marriage Ban Adds Exemption for Age Gaps of Up to Ten Years appeared first on Denver Westword. Hot Times Ahead: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This WeekendHannah MetzgerAudio By CarbonatixColorado was poised to become the 17th state to ban child marriage, but the proposal has since been rolled back at the legislature.State law allows 16- and 17-year-olds to marry with judicial approval. As introduced, Senate Bill 26-048 woul
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Fire Is Transforming Public Lands in the West
Denver Westword
KEYWORD SCORE: 30.41. black, boulder, cars, colorado, infrastructure, pandemic, sales tax
[image: firefighter in front of blaze] The damages include reduced recreation in Colorado. The post Fire Is Transforming Public Lands in the West appeared first on Denver Westword. Hot Times Ahead: A Dozen Free Things to Do in Denver This WeekendHelen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesAudio By CarbonatixColorado’s two largest fires on record, the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome fires, burned hundreds of thousands of acres across some of the state’s most visited landscapes in 2020.The fires scorched trails, campgrounds and beloved ecosystems in and around Rocky Mou
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Longmont Mayor Susie Hildago-Fahring talks representation & visibility this Cinco de Mayo
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 29.76. colorado, kgnu news, latino, mayor, morning magazine
Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Longmont Mayor Susie Hildago-Fahring talks representation & visibility this Cinco de Mayo KGNU News This past weekend at a Cinco de Mayo celebration in Longmont, Colorado, Mayor Susie Hidalgo-Fahring took a quick pause from the festivities for a conversation with KGNU’s Tim Russo about representation and visibility for Latinos in our community.The Mayor said, “ For me, this is a very important event because I’m Chicana and my dad was a farm worker back in the 40s and 50s.”Russo and Mayo
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How turning two homes into landmarks could help preserve Denver’s Black history
Denverite
KEYWORD SCORE: 29.42. black, city council, colorado, denver international airport, development, housing, landmark, mayor, naacp, segregation
Two separate bids to designate the homes of some of Denver’s most prominent Black leaders are advancing through the landmark designation process — a move that would ensure their memory was protected in the city’s quickly changing neighborhoods. Former Denver mayor Wellington Webb and his wife, former state representative Wilma Webb, are seeking historic status for the Whittier foursquare home they purchased in 1971. Another home, at 3535 E. 26th Ave. Pkwy., across from the City Park Golf Course, is also up for preservation. It was built for Denver’s first known Black landscape architect Frank
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Justices to testify before Senate committee
SCOTUS Blog
KEYWORD SCORE: 29.25. budget, commission, election, police, students, voting rights
If you’re a Supreme Court nerd looking for something, well, unexpected to watch this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Yesterday, TED released Neal Katyal’s talk on the tariffs case, in which he explores how he used AI to help him prepare for oral argument and what he learned from the case about “performing under pressure.” At the Court In response to requests from Danco Laboratories and GenBioPro, Justice Samuel Alito temporarily paused a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reinstating the requirement that the abortion pill mifepristone be dispensed only in person. On Thursd
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New D Line Subway Will Change How Angelenos Get Around
Streetsblog Net
KEYWORD SCORE: 28.94. bike, black, budget, buses, heavy rail, latino, transit
Metro’s new D Line subway extension will open tomorrow. The transit riding public can get on “the D” starting at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 8. The entire Metro rail/bus/bike-share system is free from Friday through Sunday. Read more about tomorrow’s opening celebrations. The $3.5 billion four-mile D Line Extension Section 1 will travel from Wilshire/Western in L.A.’s Koreatown all the way to La Cienega/Wilshire in the city of Beverly Hills. The project includes three new stations: Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax, and Wilshire/La Cienega. The 4-mile D Line extension (mapped in purple) runs be
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Lawmakers kill bill that aimed to fund childcare for thousands of poor Colorado families
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 26.89. air quality, budget, child care, colorado, low-income
More than 14,000 kids living in poverty across Colorado will continue waiting for a childcare slot after lawmakers this week sidelined a bill that would have created a state fund to help low-income families afford the rising cost of childcare. Senate Bill 180 was one solution proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers looking for a way to reopen access to a government assistance program that helps many of Colorado’s poorest families secure childcare. Enrollment for the program, called the Colorado Child Care Assistance Program, is currently paused in more than 25 counties, where the families
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New Website Helps You Navigate the Route to a Car-Lite or Car-Free Lifestyle
Streetsblog Net
KEYWORD SCORE: 26.39. bicycle, bike, budget, cars, electric car, infrastructure, traffic
*This post is sponsored by Find The Right Bike.* *While Find The Right Bike paid the freelancer’s fee for this article, I was confident this was a topic that would interest Streetsblog Chicago readers. I appreciate the support, as well as FTRB’s new weekly ad on this site. We’ve still got about $17K to raise to meet our 2026 budget goal. If you haven’t already, please consider making a tax-deductible donation here. Thanks! – John Greenfield, editor * In 2024, Viktor Köves began a project of interviewing and photographing Chicagoans of all walks of life with their bicycles. His goal: demystify
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The fastest-growing demographic for cannabis use? People over 60, CU study finds
9 News Denver
KEYWORD SCORE: 24.97. boulder, colorado
According to research from CU Boulder and the University of Utah, more older adults are turning to cannabis as a "last resort" for some health issues. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoBOULDER, Colo. — A new study found that more and more people over the age of 60 are starting to turn to cannabis products to help with health issues. The study, conducted by researchers at CU Boulder and the University of Utah, sought to explain why older adults are the fastes
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Sakura Square is literally crumbling. Its stewards want the city to help pay for repairs
Denverite
KEYWORD SCORE: 24.25. apartment, colorado, development, housing, infrastructure, mixed-use, redevelop, sustainable, tenant
Sakura Square, the block in downtown Denver that has acted as a center for Japanese American culture in the city, is crumbling. In the last year, the block’s owners installed unsightly metal scaffolding around the building, which houses mainstays like Pacific Mercantile Company, Sakura House and JJ Bistro. “It is starting to crumble,” said Joni Sakaguchi, the board president of the Sakura Foundation, which owns Sakura Square. “It’s very safe in here. But we can’t get rid of the scaffolding.” The building — built in 1973 — has been exploring redevelopment for years as its infrastructure continu
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Colorado legislature passes bill to allow lawsuits against ICE agents, other immigration officers
Colorado Public Radio
KEYWORD SCORE: 23.91. civil rights, colorado, enforcement, immigration enforcement, javier mabrey, lawsuit, phil weiser, police
This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at kunc.com . By Lucas Brady Woods, KUNC The state legislature passed a bill Thursday that would, if signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis, allow Colorado residents to sue federal immigration officers in state court over alleged constitutional rights violations. Supporters say the measure, Senate Bill 26-005 , would fill a gap in the law that largely does not include a pathway for challenging conduct by federal officials, including immigration authorities like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE
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Colorado Legislature passes bill to eliminate credit card swipe fees on sales tax
Colorado Newsline
KEYWORD SCORE: 22.91. colorado, sales tax, small business
(Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current) The Colorado Legislature gave final approval this week to a bill that would lower the fees businesses need to pay credit card companies every time a customer swipes their card. It was one of the most heavily lobbied bills this legislative session. Senate Bill 26-134 would exempt sales taxes from the “interchange” fees that banks charge merchants when a person uses their debit or credit card. That fee currently is applied to the entire transaction, including the base price and the sales tax. The fee can range from about 1.5% to 3%, and bill suppo
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Bill allowing Coloradans to sue ICE agents heads to Polis’ desk
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 22.67. civil rights, colorado, enforcement, immigration enforcement, javier mabrey, lawsuit, phil weiser, police
The state legislature passed a bill Thursday that allows Colorado residents to sue federal immigration officers in state court over alleged constitutional rights violations. Supporters say the measure, Senate Bill 5, would fill a gap in the law that largely does not include a pathway for challenging conduct by federal officials, including immigration authorities like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE. The bill still needs to be signed by Gov. Jared Polis before it becomes law. [image: Colorado Capitol News Alliance] This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News All
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Things to do in Denver this weekend, May 8-10
Denverite
KEYWORD SCORE: 22.56. boulder, boulder county, colorado, landmark, students
*By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite* Happy Mother’s Day to those who celebrate! For those looking to honor the moms, grandmas and influential women in your life, consider toasting over brunch or shopping for unique gifts at one of several markets and bazaars open this weekend. Other weekend happenings include the RiNo Street Fair and a Mid Mod Mile scavenger hunt in downtown Littleton. Swallow Hill Music is also hosting its annual Denver Ukefest, and an exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver will turn into a Korean-style karaoke room. Farmers market season has arrived, too. A ha
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What I learned attending all those Supreme Court oral arguments this term
SCOTUS Blog
KEYWORD SCORE: 21.63. covid-19, development, pandemic, police
I love a good project. So when the 2025-26 term began, I had a new one. I decided to try to attend all of the oral arguments for the term, even if I wasn’t covering the case for SCOTUSblog and regardless of how obscure the issue in the case was. Some of my colleagues in the press room expressed surprise at this plan. One of them asked, skeptically, “Why?” As much as we all love the Supreme Court, they saw it as unnecessary – if not downright masochistic – to attend every single argument session. The idea behind the project was pretty simple. I wanted to see what I could learn about the justice
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