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Watch: Obama Nominates Elena Kagan to Supreme Court
President Obama this morning nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to fill Justice John Paul Stevens' seat on the Supreme Court of the United … [Read more...] about Watch: Obama Nominates Elena Kagan to Supreme Court
Obama to Nominate Elena Kagan to SCOTUS Today
As noted on Friday, Obama will name his Supreme Court nominee at around 10 am today, and from all reports it's Solicitor General Elena Kagan. The … [Read more...] about Obama to Nominate Elena Kagan to SCOTUS Today
News: Baseball, Jesse Metcalfe, Supreme Court, Apple
Teen suspect nabbed in brutal killing of Jack Frew. Jesse Metcalfe goes shirtless for UK Cosmopolitan's annual Naked Centerfolds Special. Does … [Read more...] about News: Baseball, Jesse Metcalfe, Supreme Court, Apple
Iowa Lawmaker Wants Gays and Their Kids Barred from ‘Family’ Privileges at State Campgrounds
Iowa state senator Merlin Bartz does not want to see gay couples and their kids recognized as "families" by the state's park system, … [Read more...] about Iowa Lawmaker Wants Gays and Their Kids Barred from ‘Family’ Privileges at State Campgrounds
Obama to Nominate Elena Kagan to SCOTUS on Monday?
Mike Allen at Politico reports: "Look for President Obama to name his Supreme Court pick Monday, and look for it to be Solicitor General … [Read more...] about Obama to Nominate Elena Kagan to SCOTUS on Monday?
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Boy Scout Land Lease Appeal
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from the San Diego Chapter of the Boy Scouts of America who were refused a lease on a piece of land … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Boy Scout Land Lease Appeal
Vancouver Gay Basher Michael Kandola Gets Year in Jail
This is a story we've been following for quite some time, so although Steve included it in his round-up I thought I'd give it more attention. … [Read more...] about Vancouver Gay Basher Michael Kandola Gets Year in Jail
Supreme Court Wary of Allowing Privacy in R-71 Case
The most vocal Supreme Court objector to keeping private the names of those who signed petitions in Referendum 71? Justice Antonin Scalia. The SCOTUS … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Wary of Allowing Privacy in R-71 Case
Supreme Court to Hear Referendum 71 Petition Arguments Today
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding disclosure of names of signers to a petition seeking a vote to overturn Washington's … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to Hear Referendum 71 Petition Arguments Today