Adam Feldman

The current court is often described as composed of six Republican-appointed conservatives and three Democratic-appointed liberals. And that shorthand explains many of the court’s most visible decisions. But it also misses one of the central patterns in c... See more

The Roberts court is often treated as especially protective of the First Amendment. It is true that the court has reshaped free speech law across such areas as campaign finance, student speech, government speech, and online platforms. It has also transfor... See more

Theater review by Adam Feldman Rating: ★★★★ (four stars) Ticketing: Buy tickets here What do women want? To that age-old mystery, three horny hausfraus in the opening number of Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody (all three of them named Susan... See more

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making and what we can expect from the court in the future. Oral... See more

It's spring! Or as that unforgettable lyric in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers puts it: "Spring, spring, spring." Among other things, that brings us a host of attractive new theater productions, on Broadway and off. An obstacle: Ticket prices, as everyone... See more