“Outside expert advises Pa. Supreme Court in drawing congressional district map”: Lindsay Lazarski of WHYY has an article that begins, “In a decision that could have national political ramifications, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is expected to decide Monday where Pennsylvania’s congressional boundaries will fall for the next two election cycles.”

“Ryan Bounds passes muster with those he supposedly maligned”: Online at The Oregonian, David Lat and Courtney Angeli have an essay that begins, “We are writing in support of Ryan Bounds, President Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. We both have worked closely with Ryan over his distinguished legal career, and we know he would be a superb addition to the federal judiciary.”

“Do You Believe Her Now? With new evidence that Clarence Thomas lied to get onto the Supreme Court, it’s time to talk seriously about impeachment.” Jill Abramson will have this cover story in the February 19, 2018 issue of New York magazine.

“Kennedy ‘Most Consequential’ Justice of Era”: Kenneth Jost has this post at his blog, “Jost on Justice.”