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High Court Poised To Upend Civil Rights Policies

Has the nation lived down its history of racism and should the law become colorblind? Addressing two pivotal legal issues, one on affirmative action and a second on voting rights, a divided Supreme Court is poised to answer those questions.

2013/03/31

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Gay Marriage At Supreme Court: How A Case Can Fizzle

Late in the oral argument over same-sex marriage in California, Justice Anthony Kennedy made a startling comment, given the months of buildup and mountain of legal briefs that have descended on the justices.

2013/03/28

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Republicans Block Obama Nominee To Appeals Court

Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked the confirmation of federal appeals court nominee Caitlin Halligan for the second time, denying President Barack Obama a key judicial appointment.

2013/03/06

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Shadowy Donor Behind Millions Of Dollars’ Worth Of Tea Party ‘Super’ PAC Checks

A lawyer in Tennessee who is mysteriously linked to millions of dollars in campaign contributions steered to congressional candidates doubled his investments in the weeks before Election Day and quietly funneled $6.8 million more to a prominent Tea Party group, according to new financial statements filed with the government.

2012/12/07

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Corporation Hoping To Become Next Mayor Of Los Angeles

American political history often contains stories of unlikely candidates who beat the odds and make it into office. One corporation is hoping to become one of those stories.

2012/05/01

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia testifies during a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Oct. 5, 2011 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

‘You Can Make People Buy Broccoli’: Scalia Goes After Health Care Law

Recent reports suggesting that Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia could possibly vote in favor to uphold President Obama’s health care law might have spoken too soon.

2012/03/27