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The white male Supreme Court majority is no more

Ketanji Brown Jackson becomes the first Black woman to serve on the high court

This is an awesome moment and a rare bright spot in today’s politics.Even under difficult circumstances, progress happens:

The Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court on Thursday, making her the first-ever Black woman and former public defender to serve on the nation’s highest court.

Jackson, 51, was confirmed in a 53-47 vote. Every Democrat voted for her, along with three Republicans: Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Susan Collins (Maine) and Mitt Romney (Utah).

Her confirmation seals a promise by President Joe Biden, who vowed as a candidate to pick a Black woman for the Supreme Court.

With Jackson on the court, white men will not be a majority of justices for the first time ever.

Two big milestones. It’s long past time.

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