Our courts are on the ballot: So is the soul of American justice

By Rogette Harris

For nearly 250 years, the right to vote has been America’s great equalizer, but lately, that right feels fragile. The courts, rather than the voters, are increasingly deciding the country’s direction. And this Nov. 4, Pennsylvania voters, especially those in South Central Pennsylvania, have a chance to push back. Not with outrage or social media posts, but with our ballots.

Let’s be clear, the U.S. Supreme Court has stopped interpreting law and upholding the Constitution. It is now making policy.

From overturning Roe v. Wade to weakening environmental protections and removing voting rights, the Court has shown its willingness to reshape decades of precedent to fit an ideological vision. These justices are unelected, yet their rulings determine who controls women’s bo