A Narrowing Vision of America

The article critiques recent Supreme Court rulings, arguing that the court has shifted from a stance of expanding civil rights to one that restricts protections for marginalized groups. It contrasts the 2015 marriage equality decision with recent rulings on trans rights, voting rights, and immigration.
Why it matters
It reflects a growing national debate regarding the ideological direction of the U.S. Supreme Court and its impact on civil liberties.
When the Supreme Court legalized gay marriage 11 years ago last month, the reaction was sheer jubilation. Couples flocked to courthouses to formalize their unions. Thousands rallied in community celebrations. The White House glowed with rainbow lights (I know, it’s unfathomable today).
The article uses emotive language like 'gutted' and 'starkly different vision' to criticize the conservative majority of the Supreme Court.
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