Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The historical article notes that on August 10, a powerful derecho struck the U.S. Midwest in 2020. Key events listed include the attack on the Tuileries Palace during the French Revolution in 1792 and Missouri becoming the 24th state in 1821. Other milestones cover major crime incidents like the murders by Charles Manson’s cult, David Berkowitz's arrest as “Son of Sam,” and Ruth Bader Ginsburg being sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court.

The article examines the consequences of leaders staying in power too long, citing Ruth Bader Ginsburg's refusal to retire from the Supreme Court before the 2016 election and Joe Biden's delayed withdrawal from his 2024 candidacy as examples. Both decisions are linked to outcomes that undermined their intended legacies, including the appointment of Justice Amy Coney Barrett and the erosion of Roe v. Wade protections.

Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, reflects on his 20 years covering the court during a period of significant ideological shifts. He notes the court's movement to the right due to unexpected vacancies, political maneuvers, and the rise of Donald Trump, highlighting cases like Bush v. Gore and the impact of Justice Antonin Scalia's death in 2016.

Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, retired after 20 years covering the court during its ideological shift to the right. He observed changes driven by unexpected vacancies, political maneuvers, and the rise of Donald Trump, leading to a conservative supermajority.

Mark Sherman, a Supreme Court reporter for The Associated Press, reflects on his 20-year career covering the court's ideological shift to the right. He highlights events like Justice Antonin Scalia's death and the influence of Donald Trump as factors contributing to the court's conservative supermajority.