The next Supreme Court appointment hangs in the balance as an FBI investigation and deliberations surrounding sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh continue to unfold.
While some doubt the validity of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford鈥檚 accusations and push for Judge Kavanaugh鈥檚 appointment, others assert that Kavanaugh鈥檚 alleged predatory actions, dishonesty, and inflammatory comportment make him unfit to serve on the highest court.
Our newest 鈥淟et鈥檚 Talk About鈥� collection addresses the Brett Kavanaugh controversy and focuses on what his potential appointment means to the Supreme Court鈥攁nd the American people. This topic encourages students to think critically about sexual assault and accountability (even their own) and reflect on what kind of leader should hold one of the most prestigious and influential positions in the country.
How to Use This Collection
Suggested below are steps to a thoughtful and meaningful discussion with your students about school shootings. Choose what is appropriate for your class.
1. Students complete a pre-survey (optional).
2. Choose at least one 猫咪社区! article and one outside article for a robust compare and contrast.
3. Use the discussion questions鈥攐r craft your own鈥攖o gauge your students鈥� understanding and opinions.
4. Students complete a post-survey (optional).
Reading Materials
猫咪社区! Articles
Does #MeToo Have the Power to Take Down a Supreme Court Nominee?
Why the Founding Fathers Gave Too Much Power to the Supreme Court
Outside Resources
Discussion Questions
1. Describe what you believe are the essential characteristics of a Supreme Court justice. Do you think Judge Kavanaugh is the best choice for this appointment?
2. Some people feel that Judge Kavanaugh should not be held responsible for something he may have done as a teenager. Thirty-six years from now, should you be accountable for any transgressions you commit today? Is everyone鈥攔egardless of gender, race, and socio-economic class鈥� held to the same level of accountability for their actions? Who tends to get a free pass or more lenient judgment?
3. Some people criticize Dr. Christine Blasey Ford for waiting so long to make her allegations against Judge Kavanaugh public. What do you think about Dr. Ford鈥檚 decision to speak up about her experience of sexual assault thirty years later 鈥攊s it ever too late to speak up? How did Dr. Ford鈥檚 testimony affect sexual assault survivors?
