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President Joe Biden has strongly affirmed that he will nominate the first Black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. He said Thursday that such historic representation is “long overdue” and he's promising to make his selection by the end of February. In a White House ceremony marking a moment of national transition, Biden praised retiring Justice Stephen Breyer, who will have spent nearly 28 years on the high court before he leaves at the end of the term, as “a model public servant at a time of great division in this country.” And with that, the search was Breyer’s replacement is underway in full. 

By Ava Wainhouse PULLMAN, Wash. – Courtney Crabtree is enjoying her senior year and final semester at Washington State University, finally in person after nearly two years. But she’s worried that might change. Washington State University remains committed to in-person learning despite a dramatic increase in Covid cases on campus, according to a WSU Spokesperson. WSU reported 256 new active…

Word of Justice Stephen Breyer's pending retirement may be lifting Democratic hopes ahead of midterm elections. Breyer's departure would allow President Joe Biden an opportunity to deliver on a pledge to appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. It's a pledge packed with promise for the Democrats’ dejected base, which has been frustrated by the party’s inability to enact sweeping change after winning control of Congress and the White House. A high court vacancy also would give Democrats an opportunity to change the national conversation as campaigning for the midterms gets underway.