"Alito's Distress Flag Story Unveiled After Years of Controversy"

The Washington Post revealed it had the story about an upside-down American flag at Justice Samuel Alito's home three years ago but chose not to publish it, citing that it was his wife's doing and not clearly political. This admission highlights journalistic introspection and changing coverage of the Supreme Court. The decision not to publish raises questions about holding public officials' families to the same standards and the neutrality expected of Supreme Court justices.