Tag: SCOTUS
Hypocrite of the age prize to McConnell: ‘Biden’s commission will ‘politicize’...
McConnell didn’t just politicize the selection of justices—he corrupted the entire selection process for our highest court.
Biden creates commission to study Supreme Court expansion, other reforms
"Congress has the power, and the constitutional duty, to set the size of the court, as it has seven times throughout our history."
Supreme Court blocks New York’s restrictions on religion amid COVID-19
The Supreme Court's majority ruled that "even in a pandemic, the Constitution cannot be put away and forgotten."
Supreme Court: A superstore for the super-rich?
This is America, after all, where rich white men can buy whatever they want, including members of Congress and Supreme Court justices.
‘Incapable of rendering equal justice’: 150 groups demand senators reject Coney...
"The undersigned organizations urge the Senate to oppose the confirmation of Judge Barrett and allow the president duly chosen in the 2020 general election to fill the existing Supreme Court vacancy."
Outside Schumer’s home, activists demand Dems block Trump SCOTUS appointment
"Democracy has its eyes on you, Chuck."
Supreme Court leaves order in place permitting Trump administration to construct...
The order, which is temporary, gives the Trump administration authority to start the wall projects where fencing already exists.
Supreme Court declines to overturn lower court decision that bars Floridians...
Voting rights advocacy groups called the Supreme Court's decision "deeply disappointing."
‘Attacking the very foundations’ of church-state separation, SCOTUS delivers ‘seismic shock’...
"A State need not subsidize private education. But once a State decides to do so, it cannot disqualify some private schools solely because they are religious."
Supreme Court rules in favor of Civil Rights Act of 1964...
"LGBTQI people have a right to the same protections as everyone else, and they deserve to be able to live their lives without fear of discrimination—something the Supreme Court has affirmed today.”
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GOP’s Medicaid cuts plan draws widespread backlash as experts warn of devastating consequences
Leaked GOP plan shows intent to strip millions of Americans of healthcare access.
The Santa Ana by Joan Didion
Written by Joan Didion, The Santa Ana ("Los Angeles Notebook"/Slouching Towards Bethlehem) was published in The Saturday Evening Post in 1965.
Amazon quietly rescinds pledges to protect Black and LGBTQ rights amid growing corporate rollbacks
Major corporations quietly abandon equity commitments as political pressures rise, sparking concerns for marginalized communities.
Supreme Court urged to hear youth climate case after 43 lawmakers back constitutional challenge
Lawmakers support youth-led lawsuit demanding government accountability on climate policies.
Ukrainian neutrality is still the key to peace
The article explains why Ukrainian neutrality is still the key to peace, just as it was when Ukraine and Russia negotiated a draft peace agreement in March and April 2022, which the United States tragically rejected and blocked.