With Republican Help, ENDA Passes Senate
The Employment Non-Discrimination Act passed the Senate yesterday but it’s unlikely to go much further.
Is Prayer At The Start Of A Legislative Session Constitutional?
Do prayers opening legislative sessions violate the First Amendment? The Supreme Court is set to decide that issue.
Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage About To Get More Difficult
The battle for marriage equality has scored a number of victories in a short period of time, but that’s about to change.
Senate Set To Pass ENDA, House Set To Ignore It
Legislation to ban discrimination in employment against gays and lesbians is set to make major gains in the Senate.
Federal Court Rules PPACA Contraceptive Coverage Mandate Unconstitutional
Another Federal Court has declared the PPACA’s contraceptive coverage mandate to be unconstitutional.
Pentagon Accused Of Moving Slow On Same-Sex Spouses Based Overseas
For some same-sex couples with a military spouse, living together on base is proving difficult to implement quickly.
NSA Chief Apparently Finds Free Press To Be Very Inconvenient
NSA Director General Keith Alexander really doesn’t like the idea of a free press.
Federal Judge Declares Some Texas Abortion Restrictions Unconstitutional
A partial setback for the pro-life crowd out of Texas.
Maine (Or At Least One City) Next To Decriminalize Marijuana?
Portland, Maine seems to about to make some progress in the fight against dumb laws.
New Jersey Supreme Court Denies Stay Request, Same Sex Marriages To Begin Monday
And New Jersey makes 14.
Supreme Court Hears Argument On Referendum Banning Affirmative Action
Should states have the right to ban affirmative action? The Supreme Court will decide that this term.
The Roberts Court Hasn’t Been As “Activist” As Its Critics Contend
The argument that the Roberts Court has been overly “activist” does not hold up to examination.
New Jersey Supreme Court To Hear Same-Sex Marriage Case In January
The issue of same-sex marriage is likely to be resolved in New Jersey by early next year.
The Obama Administration’s War On Leaks Chills The Press And Hurts The Public Interest
So much for the most transparent Administration in history.
Supreme Court Weighs Campaign Contribution Limits
The Supreme Court heard argument in a major campaign finance case yesterday.
New Jersey Trial Judge Rules State Must Recognize Same-Sex Marriage
An historic same-sex marriage ruling out of New Jersey.
Apple’s Fingerprint ID May Make It Easier For Cops To Search Your Phone
Apple’s new fingerprint sensor. A cop’s best friend?
Multiple Casualties In Shooting At Washington Navy Yard
A shooting interrupts Washington D.C.’s Monday morning.
Proposed Media Shield Law Leads To Debate Over Who Is A “Journalist”
Who should qualify as a “journalist” for purposes of a “Shield Law?”
Obama Won’t Enforce Ban On VA Benefits For Same-Sex Couples
President Obama has decided not to enforce a law. This is most unusual and somewhat disturbing.
Drug War Using American Phone Records More Than Terror War
Prism ain’t got nothin’ on the Hemisphere Project.
Obama Won’t Go To Congress, Because History Has Taught Him He Doesn’t Have To
Presidents have gotten away with ignoring Congress when it comes to foreign military adventures for a very long time.
All Same-Sex Marriages To Be Recognized For Federal Tax Purposes
The IRS will allow all married gay couples to file joint returns, but that still leaves couples in most of the country with more hoops to jump through.
President Gerald Ford Testifies on Squeaky Fromme Assassination Attempt
The Sacramento Bee has released this remarkable video of President Gerald Ford testifying about the assassination attempt by Lynnette “Squeaky” Fromme.
Justice Ginsburg Has No Plans To Retire Anytime Soon
Once, against Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes it clear she isn’t going anywhere.