FT Weekend Magazine - July 9, 2022

48 Pages·2022·12 MB·English

JULY9/102022
Justice Clarence Thomas spent decades nursing a grudge against reproductive
rights, gay marriage, affirmative action, gun control, prison reform, universal
healthcare, environmental protection, corporate regulation, privacy and free
speech. If you thought American political life couldn’t get any messier, just wait.
It’s his Supreme Court now.
ByJillAbramson

July9/102022
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