Jonathan Turley

OPINION 5 days ago

Can media, Democrats implode Hunter Biden case without blowing up Washington?

The question now is how to drop Hunter (and even his father) without causing damage to the media, the Democrats, or others in Washington.

OPINION July 11

Supreme Court abortion ruling does not ban treatment for ectopic pregnancies; pro-choice claim is dangerous

False claims in reaction to the Dobbs decision by pro-choice politicians and others about treatment not being available for women with ectopic pregnancies are dangerous.

OPINION June 29

Supreme Court’s term closes with political, media leaders questioning 'legitimacy' – and that's alarming

Since the Supreme Court ruled on abortion last week well-known politicians have challenged the court's legitimacy and we've seen a crisis of faith in the institution.

OPINION April 22

Johnny Depp, Amber Heard defamation trial almost has all the makings of a Hollywood hit

In the end, both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard seem more intent on mutually assured destruction than actual verdicts in their favor.

OPINION April 19

Airline passengers celebrating mask mandate decision put Biden in a tough spot

A curious thing happened this week after a federal judge struck down the Biden administration's mask mandate for airplanes and mass transportation: nothing.

OPINION March 24

In the Ketanji Brown Jackson hearing, judicial philosophy and methodology are treated the same

Conflating judicial philosophy and judicial methodology robs both of important meaning and context.

OPINION March 22

Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court hearings need to reveal her judicial philosophy

"In passing on this nomination to the Supreme Court, we must also pass judgment on whether or not your particular philosophy is an appropriate one at this time in our history." Those words in 1987 were a game changer in American confirmations when Democratic senators opposed the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Robert Bork by President Ronald Reagan. 

OPINION March 18

New York Times Hunter Biden laptop article is masterpiece of burying admissions

There are some things that are just painful to watch. For some of us, the Chicago Bears offensive line in the last couple of years would force us to look the other way for four quick downs. For others, it is cringe-worthy dancing and singing of politicians to appeal to younger voters.

OPINION March 14

Fight for your country? Ukrainians will but Americans torn in new poll. That's a problem

In WW2, Winston Churchill declared, "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." It appears that there may be even fewer to count on if a recent poll is accurate.

OPINION March 7

Putin's Russia lies about volunteers fighting for Ukraine

The gut-wrenching scenes from Ukraine have moved millions around the world to denounce the Russian invasion and support Ukrainian independence.