Story of the Week: Questions Surround New Kavanaugh Allegation, NYT Story

Story of the Week / September 21st, 2019 / By Henry A. Brechter

A New York Times report last week that detailed another claim of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh has been the subject of scrutiny, raising questions about missing details, sources and possible media bias. The original NYT article initially attracted...
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Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court, Ending Fierce Partisan Battle

Story of the Week / October 11th, 2018 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court on Saturday after a fierce partisan battle that reverberated throughout the country. Kavanaugh's supporters say that he was rightly elevated to the high court, with some asserting that the Democrats' politicization of his confirmation...
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Ford and Kavanaugh Testify, Leaving Senators to Grapple With His Confirmation

Story of the Week / September 28th, 2018 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

Both Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday delivered emotional testimony about allegations of sexual assault against the judge, sending waves through Washington as lawmakers grapple with whether or not he should be confirmed to the Supreme Court. Ford's supporters say that...
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Kavanaugh Sexual Assault Allegations Reignite #MeToo Debate

Story of the Week / September 20th, 2018 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

Senators have officially delayed the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh amid the sexual assault allegations against him, reigniting debate over the merits of the #MeToo movement. Some contend the 36-year-old accusation is unsubstantiated and politically motivated...
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Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Spark Partisan Feud

Story of the Week / September 6th, 2018 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings began on Tuesday, sparking heated debate across the aisle as the nominee could change the high court's makeup for decades . Opponents claim that his record will damage liberal causes, particularly women's rights, same-sex marriage, and...
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President Trump Nominates Brett Kavanaugh to Supreme Court

Story of the Week / July 12th, 2018 / By John Gable, AllSides Co-founder

President Trump announced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, who, if confirmed, will fill the vacancy left by Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement. Many on the Right have praised the selection as a victory for constitutional conservatism, while some on the Left...
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