Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Supreme Court

Sotomayor Replaces Souter… So What? One Liberal In, One Liberal Out

There's little to be gained in trashing a female, Hispanic pick. So, one liberal in, one liberal out. more >>

Sotomayor's and Obama's Identity Politics Leave Blind Justice at Risk

Can Sotomayor keep her biases in check? For the Constitution's sake, we'd better find out. more >>

Sonia Sotomayor's Mixed Record on Abortion Rights

There are hints that the answer is no. more >>

Sonia Sotomayor a Role Model for Kids With Diabetes

Judge Sotomayor could be a powerful voice on diabetes, bigger than Jonas, Berry, or Moore. more >>

Sotomayor as the Supreme Court's 6th Catholic

Should her faith matter in sizing up Sonia Sotomayor? more >>

Would Sotomayor Be the First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice or Was It Cardozo?

Did he beat Sotomayor to the bench by three quarters of a century? more >>

Forget Abortion and Gay Marriage--Where Is Sonia Sotomayor on Executive Power?

It's an important if overlooked question. more >>

Obama's Choice of Sotomayor Is a Political Balancing Act

Sotomayor could prove to be a tricky target for Republicans. more >>

Is Sotomayor Too Obnoxious for the High Court? The Kennedy Angle

Do grade school cliques really swing the court? more >>

California's Prop 8 Ruling Gives Sotomayor an Easier Path

The decision on gay marriage makes it harder for conservatives to foment outrage over activist judges. more >>

Why the White House Will Promote Sotomayor's Religious Liberty Record

In a handful of cases, the Supreme Court nominee sided with religious plaintiffs over the state. more >>

Republican Attacks on Sotomayor Will Alienate Hispanic Voters

One of the few good things George W. Bush did was woo Hispanics. Now they're blowing that too. more >>

Sonia Sotomayor's Speech After Being Nominated to the Supreme Court

Sotomayor responds to her nomination. more >>

Sotomayor Blurs Lines in Abortion War

Nominee's record may relieve antiabortion groups—and may make abortion-rights advocates nervous. more >>

Is Sonia Sotomayor the Right Nominee for the Supreme Court?

Obama makes his pick to replace Justice Souter on the Supreme Court. more >>

Obama Taps Sonia Sotomayor for High Court

Federal court judge would be the first Hispanic to serve on the Supreme Court. more >>

Republicans Should Hold Their Fire on Obama's Supreme Court Nominee

Obama was not going to appoint a conservative, so why get angry when he appoints a liberal? more >>

Obama Reaches Out to GOP on Supreme Court Pick

The president has been going to Republican senators for their point of view. more >>

In Balkans, Biden Could Use 1800s Supreme Court Case for Guidance

Marbury v. Madison established judicial restraint in young U.S. The lessons should be exported. more >>

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Experience Shows the Supreme Court Needs More Women

Having only one on the Supreme Court sends the wrong message about women's roles in society. more >>

Obama's Supreme Court Pick and Conservatives' Activist Myths

Ever hear of Bush v. Gore? more >>

Conservative Republicans Must Be Careful How They Attack the Supreme Court Pick

Any nominee will be tested, but a minority or a woman choice could create a dilemma for Republicans. more >>

Conservatives Fret Over 3 Potential Obama Supreme Court Picks

Conservatives are focused on likely Obama picks for the high court, calling them empathetic liberals. more >>

GOP Might Back Off Supreme Court Fight

Souter's replacement won't tip the balance of the court, so the GOP may not fight. more >>

Conservative Activists Ready for Supreme Court Fight

Donations to the NRSC are up because of the pending appointment. more >>

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