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Caitlin Halligan Won't Be a Federal Judge, Thanks to Pro-Gun Rights Filibuster By GOP
Chelsey Mullins in Courts 2 months ago
Rand Paul isn't the only one making waves with filibusters in D.C. this year. This Friday, pro-gun rights senators successfully blocked anti-gun Caitlin Halligan from becoming a federal judge.
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Why SCOTUS Has Made a Terrible Mistake
Clark Neily in Courts 11 months ago
The Supreme Court has just authorized the most significant expansion of federal power since the New Deal. The ruling takes away our liberty.
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Hobby Lobby Lawsuit: How a Company is Cheating Its Employees to Make a Point
Tom McKay in Courts 5 months ago
Hobby Lobby has announced its intention to violate a federal mandate enforcing contraception coverage under Obamacare, facing fines of up to $1.2 million a day.
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Alabama Education Accountability Act: Does the Alabama GOP Think They're Above the Law?
Steven Romeo in Courts 2 months ago
After passing an education reform act with hidden tax cuts for the rich, the GOP's ultimate control over all branches of government in Alabama silences criticism.
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Jyoti Singh Pandey: 5 Men Charged With Murder of Delhi Gang Rape Victim (VIDEO)
Alex Marin in Courts 4 months ago
The five men accused of the gang rape and murder of 23-years-old Delhi physiotherapy student Jyoti Singh Pandey have been officially charged.
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Bloomberg Soda Ban Struck Down by New York State Supreme Court
James Velasquez in Courts 2 months ago
NYC Mayor Bloomberg's notorious soda ban has been struck down at the last minute by state Supreme Court Justice Milton Tingling. This decision should stand as a model to regulation-happy mayors.
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Sandusky Verdict and Horace Mann Sex Scandal: Why Sexual Violence Should be a Household Word
Sarah Dropek in Courts 11 months ago
Sandusky was convicted of 45 charges of child sex abuse and writer Amos Kamil documents abuse at Horace Mann. We can learn a lot about sexual violence in this moment, if we're willing to listen.
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The Supreme Court and Obamacare: Plain-English Answers to 6 Common Questions
Mark Kogan in Courts 11 months ago
Answers to common questions about the Supreme Court's ruling in the Affordable Care Act decision.
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