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The behavior of Justices Thomas and Alito, as well as the Chief Justice's decision to overlook it, is deeply concerning. The Supreme Court should adhere to basic ethical standards, and if they don't, measures should be taken to ensure they do.

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Clarence Thomas has attended at least two Koch donor summits, putting him in the extraordinary position of having helped a political network that has brought multiple cases before the Supreme Court
07:50 AM - Sep 22, 2023
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Regrettably, only Congress holds the authority to determine the rules and structure of the court. This means that if voters wish to address Justice Thomas' questionable ties with billionaires and the perks he receives in the form of gifts and trips,
09:47 AM - Sep 22, 2023
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they must vote in a way that ensures at least 60 Senate seats and a solid majority in the House, while maintaining a Democrat in the presidency.
09:48 AM - Sep 22, 2023
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The Supreme Court's decisions to roll back voting rights, equate corporate funds with free speech, and endorse gerrymandering gave themselves excessive influence over the democratic process.
09:48 AM - Sep 22, 2023
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It's puzzling why this isn't a more prominent topic during elections. A determined national leader could highlight this issue during their campaign and subsequently spearhead efforts to rectify this flawed justice system.
09:48 AM - Sep 22, 2023
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