Published by AlterNetBy Alex Henderson During the Bill Clinton years, the term “originalism” was primarily used in connection with two far-right U.S. … [Read more...] about Legal expert tears apart flawed thinking of ‘deeply unprincipled’ Supreme Court originalists
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Senator Mazie Hirono Rips Amy Coney Barrett for Using ‘Offensive and Outdated’ Term ‘Sexual Preference’ to Describe Gay People: WATCH
As we reported on Tuesday, At Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, Senator Dianne Feinstein grilled SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett on whether she … [Read more...] about Senator Mazie Hirono Rips Amy Coney Barrett for Using ‘Offensive and Outdated’ Term ‘Sexual Preference’ to Describe Gay People: WATCH
Will We Miss Justice Kennedy?
Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring. Donald Trump, aided by a pliant and hypocritical Senate Republican caucus, will fill his seat, … [Read more...] about Will We Miss Justice Kennedy?
Masterpiece Cakeshop v Colorado: A License to Discriminate with Echoes to the Past
Yesterday, we discussed some of the legal issues that will likely come up during today's oral argument in Masterpiece Cakeshop. Today I want to talk … [Read more...] about Masterpiece Cakeshop v Colorado: A License to Discriminate with Echoes to the Past
7th Circuit Says Anti-Gay Discrimination is Sex Discrimination Under Title VII: An Analysis of the Ruling
Yesterday, a federal appellate court held, in Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College, that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits … [Read more...] about 7th Circuit Says Anti-Gay Discrimination is Sex Discrimination Under Title VII: An Analysis of the Ruling
The False Comfort of Neil Gorsuch’s Constitutional ‘Originalism’
Judge Neil Gorsuch says he's an "originalist" when it comes to interpreting the Constitution. Terms like "originalist" or "constitutionalist" or … [Read more...] about The False Comfort of Neil Gorsuch’s Constitutional ‘Originalism’
Barney Frank: ‘Scalia Was Leading Advocate of Fag Burning, Not Flag Burning’ – WATCH
Openly gay former congressman Barney Frank went after deceased Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Tuesday while discussing Donald Trump's tweets … [Read more...] about Barney Frank: ‘Scalia Was Leading Advocate of Fag Burning, Not Flag Burning’ – WATCH
HRC Slams Trump for Promising to Appoint SCOTUS Justices ‘in the Mold of Antonin Scalia’ – WATCH
The Human Rights Campaign unveiled a new ad attacking Donald Trump for saying in the last presidential debate that he would appoint Supreme Court … [Read more...] about HRC Slams Trump for Promising to Appoint SCOTUS Justices ‘in the Mold of Antonin Scalia’ – WATCH
The Republican Misdirection on Gay Rights Won’t Fool Us into Forgetting the Hate
Recently, we have seen some greater outreach to the LGBT community from the Republican Party. Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, and others all make the same … [Read more...] about The Republican Misdirection on Gay Rights Won’t Fool Us into Forgetting the Hate
Samantha Bee Blasts Republicans for ‘Cock-Blocking’ Merrick Garland, Obama’s ‘Gentle Law-Hobbit’ – WATCH
This week, Samantha Bee took on Republican obstructionism in the face of President Obama's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to replace Antonin … [Read more...] about Samantha Bee Blasts Republicans for ‘Cock-Blocking’ Merrick Garland, Obama’s ‘Gentle Law-Hobbit’ – WATCH