Nora Weiss, George Washington University

Upending 200 years of settled law, this Supreme Court decision robs Native Americans of their promised autonomy and right to self-governance.

Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

His appointment gives the Supreme Court a conservative majority, which could affect everything from abortion to affirmative action.

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

The Democrats are coming.

Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

#MeTwo, #MeThree, #MeFour…

Candace Baker, University of Texas at Austin

Thursday’s emotional hearing might be the most public test the #MeToo movement has faced since its inception.

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Her case has been compared to Anita Hill’s, which has prompted discussions of how far (or not far) women’s rights have come in 30 years.

Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Kavanaugh, who has been nominated to the Supreme Court, has now been accused of sexually assaulting two different women.

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

His cruel meme targeted Christine Blasey Ford, who recently accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of attempted rape.

Cameron Andersen, New York University

In high school, he and a friend allegedly drunkenly assaulted a 15-year-old girl, covering her mouth to stifle her screams.