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The Clarence Thomas Stories That PBS Refused to Tell

I gave an interview about the Supreme Court justice that ended up on the cutting room floor. Here’s what the network didn’t air.

By John C. Danforth
Main Street: In these highlights from a “Library of Congress” interview with Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court Justice talks about victimhood, the confirmation process and why he writes so many opinions. Images: AP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

A popular tactic of American politics, especially on the left, is to attack the character of those with whom you don’t agree. This was evident with the recent show “Clarence and Ginni Thomas: Politics, Power and the Supreme Court,” which PBS aired on May 9.

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