Israeli politics is facing turbulence as the fallout from a controversial judicial decision unfolds, granting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his coalition greater leeway.

The Knesset recently passed a bill that removes the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonability.

The Knesset recently passed a bill limiting the Supreme Court's power to overturn government decisions based on their reasonableness, despite opposition from various figures including President Herzog and Defense Minister Gantz.

The author reflects on the recent judicial reforms in Israel, expressing concern for the future of Israeli democracy.

The tensions in Israel over the judicial overhaul proposed by Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition have drawn concern from the Biden administration.

In this episode, Sally Abed, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron discuss three key topics.

Mass protests have erupted in Israel, with demonstrators blockading the main airport, reservists threatening to refuse service, and arrests of protesters.

The discussion on Independence Day focuses on the Supreme Court's rejection of the Biden Administration's overreach in a student loan case and its support for free speech in a case involving a website designer and gay marriage.

The author discusses the use of claims of opposition to bigotry to defend bigotry, highlighting examples from the Supreme Court and an article about Hindu-American groups.

This article discusses the question of whether Jews are considered white and the implications for affirmative action policies.

The recent Supreme Court decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions has prompted strong emotional responses, particularly within the Jewish community.

In 2013, the Supreme Court overturned section three of the Defense of Marriage Act, granting LGBTQ+ people civil rights and equal protection under the 5th Amendment.

In this podcast, legal expert Adam White discusses the upcoming decisions of the Supreme Court.

Protests in Israel over judicial reforms have temporarily paused, but are expected to resume at the end of May.

This article discusses the issue of religious discrimination in the workplace, specifically focusing on the question of whether employers can force employees to work on their Sabbath.

The 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on religion.

A group of women who attended high school with Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan wanted to send her bagels and lox from a famous deli in New York City.

Israel is currently engaged in a heated debate about judicial reform, which has been ongoing for decades.

Israel is experiencing dangerous polarization, as evidenced by the heated debates and divisions within society.

The friendship between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow has come under scrutiny due to Crow's collection of Nazi artifacts.

Amid significant protests in Israel over judicial reforms proposed by Prime Minister Netanyahu, including a strike that paralyzed the country, Netanyahu agreed to temporarily halt the legislation to prevent potential civil unrest.

Massive protests have erupted in Israel, with hundreds of thousands of people opposing proposed legislative changes that would weaken the judicial system and give the government control over judicial appointments.

The author expresses their love for Israel, citing its miraculous creation and history.

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the blurred line between legitimate protest and uncivil disobedience in Israel, questioning actions like strikes, road blockades, doxing, boycotts, and intimidating demonstrations outside government offices.

In this episode, Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss the topic of civil disobedience, exploring where the line between legitimate protest and illegitimate actions such as strikes, blocking roads, and intimidating demonstrations should be drawn.