Tag: SCOTUS
Why Should You and I Have to Keep Paying Mitch McConnell’s...
We're paying this guy a salary of $174,000 a year, plus another $19,400 for his "service" as majority leader. It's insulting that he won't even go through the motions of doing his job.
The Supreme Court Wasn’t Designed For This Political Heat
The confrontation over selecting a successor to Justice Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court shows how politicized our courts have become, exposing judicial decisions as political choices rather than legal ones.
All The Arguments Against Obama Nominating The Next Supreme Court Justice,...
Republicans have advanced a number of arguments to defend their position. None of them hold up to scrutiny.
Another GOP Senator Wavers, Says He’s Open To A Vote On...
Another GOP Senator breaks with McConnell's hard-line position. Senator Ron Johnson says he's open to a vote on President Obama’s nominee.
WATCH: John Oliver Blasts Republicans for Failing to do Their Job
John Oliver couldn't help tearing the GOP apart for their actions following Justice Scalia's death.
Obama Vows to Appoint Scalia’s Replacement Despite GOP Demands
President Obama has pledged to nominated a new SCOTUS justice, despite the GOP's demands and threats.
VIDEO: After Marriage Equality and Obamacare, Mixed Results from SCOTUS on...
While the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage and Obamacare were favorable amongst the public, their rulings dealing with abortion access, air pollution, executions and elections were not so desirable.
What Moved Marriage Equality from Taboo to Justice?
It's an inspiring story of our society's continuing struggle to evolve toward dignity and mutual respect. And on June 26, the Supreme Court helped evolve our country toward dignity and mutual respect as well as love.
Why We Must Fight Economic Apartheid in America
Last week’s Supreme Court’s decision on fair housing is an important starting place if we want to reverse the vicious cycle of economic apartheid in America. Let's put an end to this racial segregation.
VIDEO: Love Wins: After Decades of Struggle, Marriage Equality Now the...
A recent ruling by the Supreme Court finally puts an end to marriage equality bans. The historic decision requires all 50 states to now permit LGBTQ couples "the fundamental right to marry."
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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
The worse the chaos that results, the sooner the eventual revulsion and turnaround
A too gullible population let itself be bamboozled.
Tlaib, ACLU, and advocates warn H.R. 9495 could empower Trump to silence nonprofits and...
Progressives and civil rights groups sound the alarm over legislation that could allow President-elect Trump to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status without evidence, threatening free speech and democracy.
JD Vance hints at Elon Musk’s role in targeting Social Security under Trump’s ‘efficiency’...
Republican vice-presidential nominee J.D. Vance reveals Elon Musk could lead a commission to cut federal spending, with Social Security and the Department of Defense as potential targets. The billionaire’s past decision-making raises concerns about the future of essential programs.
The ultimate corporate corruption: Trump appoints Musk to oversee US regulations
Examining the implications of Musk’s appointment to lead Trump’s new department of Government Efficiency and what It means for American democracy.