Thursday, November 26, 2009

Supreme Court

Sotomayor Should Push for Cameras in the Courtroom

She'll get her say. She should push to open up the courts. more >>

Chrysler Merger Paves Way for Auto-Industry Makeover

The administration hopes the merger and "cash for clunkers" will put the auto industry on track. more >>

The Supreme Court Is Short on Women, and Sotomayor's a Good Start

Fred Strebeigh speaks with U.S. News about his new book. more >>

Why Did Rush Limbaugh Change His Mind on Sotomayor?

Are others in the Republican Party telling him to keep quiet? more >>

In Obama Nominee Sotomayor, a Supreme Opportunity for Republicans

Confirmation hearings not about stopping Sotomayor but reacquainting America with solid GOP principles. more >>

In Obama Nominee Sotomayor, a Supreme Opportunity for Republicans

Confirmation hearings not about stopping Sotomayor but reacquainting America with solid GOP principles. more >>

Obama a Pragmatist, Risk Taker in Choosing Sotomayor

The president's selection for Supreme court shows he is a savvy politician. more >>

Who Pays for Special Education: Parents or Districts?

A Supreme Court decision on when public schools must reimburse parents of special-ed students for private school tuition more >>

Sotomayor Critics Like Gingrich Have No Legal Leg or Moral High Ground to Stand on

Hypocrisy and vitriol from Gingrich, Limbaugh, and the like only remind us of their flaws. more >>

Clarence Darrow and the Justice of Obama's Empathy Test

Empathy a noble lawyer makes. more >>

67 Percent of Americans Rate Sotomayor Pick as "Excellent," "Good," or "Fair"

A recent poll breaks the public's reactions to Sonia Sotomayor into five groups. more >>

Sotomayor in Step With Obama, Not Necessarily the Rule of Law

Justice on a whim? Sotomayor's feelings and experiences have no place on the high court. more >>

Source: Amicus Brief Proves Sotomayor is Pro-Choice

A leader of a women's rights group says Sotomayor is pro-choice. more >>

No More "Borking" of Supreme Court Nominees

And enough of calling Sotomayor a racist. more >>

Is Obama Playing Identity Politics by Picking Sotomayor for the Supreme Court?

Conservatives charge that Sotomayor and Obama are emphasizing biography over judgment. more >>

The Myth of Sotomayor's 60 Percent Supreme Court Reversal Rate

The statistic sounds a lot more damning than it is. more >>

Republicans Have Much to Lose, Nothing to Win in Sotomayor Fight

Republicans have little chance of winning the Sotomayor fight, or anything else, for that matter. more >>

Republicans' Several Reasons to Support Sonia Sotomayor

Any GOP opposition to Sotomayor will inevitably be viewed as anti-Hispanic by the Hispanic community. more >>

Sotomayor's Hearings Will Actually Matter Because of Abortion Stance

With questions about her views on Roe, the confirmation hearings will probably produce fireworks. more >>

America Likes Sotomayor, Especially Democrats and Women

Her initial approval ratings are Roberts-like, much better than Alito and Miers. more >>

Sotomayor's Mother: I Overcame Odds to Raise U.S. Supreme Court Pick

Celina Sotomayor singlehandedly raised her two housing project kids to become a doctor and a judge. more >>

Is Sotomayor Obama's Souter on Abortion Rights?

On issues like abortion, there's only so much she'll let us learn. more >>

Sonia Sotomayor: Is Justice Being Served?

President Obama's choice isn't for everyone, but can anyone be? more >>

Sotomayor's Great Legal Mind Long Ago Defeated Race, Gender Nonsense

Sotomayor's critics have no case, so the usual stereotypes rear their ugly heads. more >>

Sotomayor is Obama's Second Salvo in the Culture Wars

Sotomayor confirmation hearings could turn the culture wars if Republicans aren't very careful. more >>

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