A conversation between Simcha Fisher and Bill McGarvey, two columnists for America. They discuss the Kavanaugh hearing and more via email.

After the weeks of intense drama focused on Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh, the nation's highest court was ready to get back to business, full bench or not.

“Refugee protection has been politicized...and refugees have been denigrated in our public debate.”

The nomination of Judge Kavanaugh has become a referendum on how to address allegations of sexual assault.

Both Kavanaugh and Ford testified under sworn oath.

The president is free to nominate to the Supreme Court whomever he or she thinks is best, but there should be some character and fitness requirements to maintain respect for our government.