So what we've learned from the court this week is that equal protection under the constitution is a pretty important thing.. except for when it applies to your right to vote, I guess.
I'm not someone who buys into the feel-good line about the "arc of history bending toward justice." I don't think there really is much of an arc to history. And justice under the law is a thing that exists sometimes for some people in some places but only until it doesn't anymore. Or until someone inevitably shows up and tries to take it away. For example, get ready to watch last night's situation in the Texas legislature play out again in several states next year as Republicans try to re-write the voting laws in light of the Shelby decision. Can't imagine they'll lose every filibuster.
But let's not be too grouchy. A stupid stupid law is gone and
that's a good thing. Even if it only took two decades to happen.
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