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White House making Supreme Court list, checking it twice White House making Supreme Court list, checking it twice
As the court approaches its summer recess, the Bush administration is preparing in case any justice should decide to retire.
Alex Koppelman Jun 4, 2007
Suing paycheck to paycheck Suing paycheck to paycheck
Overruling the EEOC, the Supreme Court sets a strict, unrealistic limit on pay discrimination claims.
Lynn Harris May 30, 2007
Can abortions be compared to cigarettes? Can abortions be compared to cigarettes?
Bolstered by the Supreme Court's recent decision, pro-life activists are claiming that abortions aren't just about fetuses: They put the mother's health at risk.
Catherine Price May 22, 2007
Danger: Pregnant women thinking Danger: Pregnant women thinking
Wednesday's Supreme Court decision is creepily dismissive of women's decision-making abilities.
Page Rockwell Apr 20, 2007
Supreme Court upholds ban on "partial-birth" abortion Supreme Court upholds ban on "partial-birth" abortion
The ruling "is a stunning assault on women's health and the expertise of doctors who care for them" and may open the door for states to pass more outright bans.
By Lynn Harris Apr 19, 2007
Federal abortion ban roundup Federal abortion ban roundup
Politicians, bloggers weigh in on today's Supreme Court decision.
Tracy Clark-Flory Apr 18, 2007
Abortion and the court, or the silver lining that isn't Abortion and the court, or the silver lining that isn't
Alito and Roberts steer clear of the extreme views of Thomas and Scalia -- but only because they don't need them yet.
Tim Grieve Apr 18, 2007
First Amendment martyr? First Amendment martyr?
Josh Wolf tells Salon why he spent 226 days in prison rather than comply with a subpoena, and gives his take on what a "journalist" is.
By Alex Koppelman Apr 13, 2007
Finally, a Supreme Court victory for Al Gore Finally, a Supreme Court victory for Al Gore
The Supreme Court delivers a blow to Bush on global warming.
Tim Grieve Apr 2, 2007
Court rules against Guantánamo detainees Court rules against Guantánamo detainees
A federal appeals court ruled today that imprisoned terror suspects do not have the right to challenge their detention in U.S. courts.
Alex Koppelman Feb 20, 2007
Lots of female justices headed to the Supreme Court? Lots of female justices headed to the Supreme Court?
Justice Alito thinks so -- in a generation.
Katharine Mieszkowski Feb 9, 2007
Sandra Day O'Connor: Why I left the Supreme Court Sandra Day O'Connor: Why I left the Supreme Court
And why Ruth Bader Ginsburg doesn't relish being the only woman left serving there.
Katharine Mieszkowski Feb 5, 2007
Democrats are in; Harriet Miers is out Democrats are in; Harriet Miers is out
The former Supreme Court nominee resigns as White House counsel.
Tim Grieve Jan 4, 2007
Partial-B.S. abortion ban Partial-B.S. abortion ban
The gory pageantry of the Supreme Court's hearing on the federal Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act.
Carol Lloyd Nov 9, 2006
What does a Democratic Senate mean for the Supreme Court? What does a Democratic Senate mean for the Supreme Court?
A sobering reminder: Democrats controlled the Senate when Clarence Thomas was confirmed in 1991.
Tim Grieve Nov 9, 2006
Tackling "partial birth" abortion Tackling "partial birth" abortion
When it comes to late-term abortions, Congress doesn't care about maternal health. Will the Supreme Court?
Page Rockwell Nov 6, 2006
Photo finish in Arizona Photo finish in Arizona
Democrats have a shot at a Senate seat and several House races, but a new voter I.D. law could keep many of their supporters from voting.
By Art Levine Nov 6, 2006
Money trails lead to Bush judges Money trails lead to Bush judges
A four-month investigation reveals that dozens of federal judges gave contributions to President Bush and top Republicans who helped place them on the bench. A Salon/CIR exclusive.
By Will Evans Oct 31, 2006
Equality in New Jersey Equality in New Jersey
The state's Supreme Court finds that gay couples must be allowed the same rights and responsibilities as straight couples.
Marisa Meltzer Oct 25, 2006
A warning from the RNC: Democrats might be just like us A warning from the RNC: Democrats might be just like us
What happens if the Democrats win in November?
Tim Grieve Sep 7, 2006
Clerks III: What's with this year's SCOTUS hires? Clerks III: What's with this year's SCOTUS hires?
Justices tap only seven women -- a new low -- for elite clerkships.
Lynn Harris Aug 30, 2006
One nation under law -- not Bush One nation under law -- not Bush
The Supreme Court's courageous decision in Hamdan was a dagger in the heart of Bush's "war on terror" -- and his imperial presidency.
By David Cole Jul 25, 2006
The imperial presidency crushed The imperial presidency crushed
The Supreme Court's rejection of kangaroo military tribunals shackles Bush's legacy to Nixon's -- and could even land him in the dock for war crimes.
By Sidney Blumenthal Jul 6, 2006
A chicken hawk takes on a "hydra-headed enemy" A chicken hawk takes on a "hydra-headed enemy"
Clarence Thomas says his colleagues aren't familiar with the ways of war. Tell it to John Paul Stevens.
Tim Grieve Jun 30, 2006
The Supreme Court clips Bush's war wings The Supreme Court clips Bush's war wings
In a major rebuke to the president's draconian tactics, the court rules that secret military tribunals for terror suspects fundamentally violate U.S. and international law.
By Walter Shapiro Jun 30, 2006
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