Justice Above All explores today’s civil rights issues by tracing the connections between historical moments and the present day. Each episode serves as a poignant reminder of how far we still must go in our quest to realize the ideals for which Thurgood Marshall and other advocates fought. You can listen anywhere you get your podcasts including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Â
The United States is at a tipping point, as the anti-truth movement attempts to erase the history of pivotal moments that advanced racial justice. Related to this movement, the legal theory of originalism falls short of a truthful retelling of history and therefore threatens America’s cultural memory. This episode of Justice Above All unpacks originalism and how it has helped fuel recent efforts to dismantle birthright citizenship, a cornerstone of U.S. democracy. Episode guests also discuss progressive originalism, a theory that can help bring the nation closer to a truthful account of history and democratic renewal.
