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What does the Supreme Court leak mean for democracy?

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Supporters of abortion rights gather in front of the Supreme Court on Tuesday.

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On Monday night, Politico published a draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court that, if finalized, would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion. The leak of a draft opinion is unprecedented in the court's modern era and has sparked debate over who leaked the draft, why it was leaked, and what it means for the court and the nation.


For many court observers, the leak may do long-lasting harm to the Supreme Court.

Others have attempted to put the leak into some historical context.

Conservatives want an investigation into the leak, which many think was orchestrated to put pressure on the court's majority to change its stance before issuing the final opinon.

But some experts see a different motivation behind the leak, or at least a different result.

And others want everyone to take a deep breath and think about the bigger picture.

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The Fulcrum strives to approach news stories with an open mind and skepticism, striving to present our readers with a broad spectrum of viewpoints through diligent research and critical thinking. As best we can, remove personal bias from our reporting and seek a variety of perspectives in both our news gathering and selection of opinion pieces.For too long, our national discourse has been mired in partisan vitriol and performative outrage—drowning out the collaborative thinking, deliberative dialogue, and pragmatic problem-solving that democracy requires to thrive. This column offers a clear-eyed look at where we stand: the legislative landscape, the historical context, and the civic crossroads we now face. If we are to move forward as a nation, we must replace division with deliberation and rhetoric with results.

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  • Speaking Spanish or accented English
  • Presence in a particular location
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services and is responsible for shaping national health policy, managing public health programs, and guiding medical research and regulatory frameworks.

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