All rise: She’s a woman, gay, Jewish Judge

UPDATE: Supreme Court Justice Kagan is on the bench " "News Alert: Senate confirms Kagan to the Supreme Court03:23 PM EDT Thursday, August 5, 2010--------------------The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan Thursday to...

Darkness in America: Lynne Stewart's Resentencing

Darkness in America: Lynne Stewart's Resentencing Gets 10 years imprisonment for doing her job honorably, ethically. by Stephen Lendman Friday, 16 July 2010Describing Lynne Stewart, one of this writer's...

High Court Reaffirms Church-State Separation Over Law School

In a Sharply Divided 5-4 Ruling, Justices Say 'No' to Christian Student Group's Demand That It Be Recognized and Funded by Public, Taxpayer-Funded Law School Despite Group's Refusal to Admit Gays and...

McDonald V. Chicago Handgun Ruling a 'Victory' for 2nd Amendment

The Supreme Court Ruled Chicago Illinois' Ban on Handgun Ownership 'Unconstitutional'Otis McDonald first brought the case against Chicago to own a handgun so that he could protect himself and his family. "Otis McDonald told CNN outside his South Side home that he wants a...

Would most Americans like to move on from abortion?

The article is about a poll saying that 58% of Americans approve of Kagan for appointment to the Supreme Court which is an average level of support. Then there is a caveat about their wanting to know her stand on...

John Paul Stevens: Hillary Clinton For Supreme Court Nominee?

Hillary Clinton, Leah Ward Sears Rumored To Be On The Shortlist For Supreme Court As President Obama is trying to select a suitable replacement for Justice John Paul Stevens, his shortlist reportedly continues to expand. Justice Stevens announced his retirement on ...

Powerful People=Powerful Trouble for America

It was disclosed today that the wife Supreme Court  Justice, Clarence Thomas; made some gripping comments today..In essence she is aligning herself with the Patriots of Tea Party fame. Indeed she has even set up a Organization to solicit contributions to elect more...

Whistle! “Obama, Out of Bounds”

During the State of the Union speech, President Obama admonished the court for their decision that sustained the practice of corporations donating to political campaigns and advertising that Obama believed...

Supreme Court Refuses to Block D.C. Gay Marriage

"Chief Justice John Roberts has just released an opinion refusing to block D.C.'s same-sex marriage law from taking effect tomorrow. Opponents of the law had asked the Supreme Court to step in and issue a...

Supreme Court Gun Control Case: Macdonald v Chicago & Gun Rights

Supreme Court Gun Control Case: Landmark, Macdonald vs City of Chicago Case Starts Tuesday. Some say that the Supreme Court Gun Control case that starts Tuesday is a landmark case that could decide the nature of gun...

One person, one vote - One corporation, one vote

The Supreme Court threw everyone for a loop a few weeks ago regarding corporate spending on advertising. Basically, the Court said corporations are like individuals and should have the freedom to spend money on...

Will Proposition 8 trial outcome be appeals court?

SEE VIDEO HERE Regardless of what decision Federal Judge Vaughn Walker makes at the end of the Proposition 8 trial in the state of California,  opponents and supporters  of California's gay marriage ban are both anticipating and preparing for their next...

Roe v Wade: 37th Anniversary of Supreme Court Ruling

Today is the 37th Anniversary of the Roe v Wade Supreme Court ruling, which legalized abortion in the United States. Since Roe v Wade, American women's right to abortion has been under constant attack. Here is the full text of the Roe v Wade decision. The names in the case...

Citizens United v Federal Election Commission & Campaign Finance

The  Supreme Court Campaign Finance ruling involving Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission  has dramatically changed key provisions of the 2002 McCain-Feingold Act, clearing the way...

Supreme Court's second move worries gays

Within the space of a week,  the US Supreme court has made two moves which have gay advocates worried;  even ' alarmed'.    First, there was the case of barring cameras from the Proposition 8 trial in the high court of California,  in San...

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