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The Master of the Order: Leonard Leo and the Quiet War on Democracy

He doesn’t wear a robe. He builds the court that will outlive your vote.

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Marie Riverton
May 13, 2025
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He doesn’t rant on TV. He doesn’t run for office.
He doesn’t post memes, yell at hearings, or sell gold coins in campaign emails.
But if Roe fell, if the EPA faltered, if your rights suddenly felt more… conditional, Leonard Leo is the reason why.

You’ve probably heard his name in passing. Maybe you’ve seen a headline, a whisper of “Federalist Society,” or …

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