Justice Antonin Scalia

Scalia Accused Of Turning Into Advocate Against Obama

Posted 05.15.2012

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Scalia's tone this year, particularly in cases involving the Obama administration, is raising new criticism over the temperament of a justice who has ...

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Meatless Monday: Broccoli and Affordable Health Care

Ellen Kanner | Posted 04.09.2012

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Ellen Kanner

The government can reward good behavior by subsidizing broccoli, lentils, kale, pumpkin -- all the produce we know we should be eating, rather than subsidizing beef, no one's idea of health food. How the government allocates the funding for our food system is a pivotal issue in the upcoming Farm Bill -- one we should watch.

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Cry the Beloved Country: Why the Supreme Court Should Leave Obamacare Alone

David Paul | Posted 05.29.2012

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David Paul

Lost in the arguments of conservatives and right-wing activists was the fact that the individual mandate -- the essential element that would bring tyranny to our homes -- was initially raised as the preferred strategy for health care reform by the right.

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Challengers Press for Radically Limited Government in Health Care Law Oral Arguments

Caroline Fredrickson | Posted 05.28.2012

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Caroline Fredrickson

If the high court's conservative wing does indeed strike the minimum coverage provision, they will do so by actively ignoring or overriding precedent.

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Scalia Has Simple Solution For Critics Of Citizens United

AP | By JEFFREY COLLINS | Posted 01.21.2012

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COLUMBIA, S.C. -- U.S. Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia has a simple solution for people who don't like all the political advertisements unleashed...

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Occupy This: Create a Lasting Legacy by Passing the Equal Rights Amendment

Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Posted 01.17.2012

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman

The Occupy Movement continues to protest economic inequality. But it's missing an opportunity to create a lasting legacy: to push for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Yes, Wal-Mart Is Too Big to Sue

Al Norman | Posted 05.29.2011

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Al Norman

Some observers will no doubt want to wait a couple of months to see how the Bush-dominated court rules in this case. But based on what I've seen from the justices already, the writing is on the Wal.

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Broadening Discussion on the Constitution

Caroline Fredrickson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Caroline Fredrickson

Michele Bachmann has dubbed her classes "Conservative Constitutional Seminars," which suggests she is not working to foster a comprehensive understanding of the Constitution.

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Amanda Terkel

Justice Scalia: Women Don't Have Constitutional Protection Against Discrimination

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- The equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not protect against discrimination on the basis of gende...

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Amanda Terkel

Justice Scalia: The State Of The Union Address Is A 'Juvenile Spectacle'

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- In remarks to the conservative Federalist Society on Thursday night, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia decried the "juvenile spectacl...

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Amanda Terkel

McConnell Skips Obama Dinner, Eats With Federalist Society

HuffingtonPost.com | Amanda Terkel | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sam Stein contributed reporting. WASHINGTON -- On the day that Republican leaders were supposed to have a bipartisan meeting and an intimate dinner ...

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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia Unhurt After Fall Outside Rhode Island Restaurant

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Justice Antonin Scalia is unhurt after he tripped outside a restaurant in Providence, R.I. The incident happened Sunday just after...

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Democracy Not for the "Touchy, Feely"

Chris Cassidy | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Cassidy

Governance is a contact sport that shouldn't allow for having your ideas voted on while you cower from public scrutiny. Voters who passed the Public Records Act understood that; the Supreme Court's respect for that judgment should be applauded.

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Supreme Court Justices Don't Know Much About Twitter

MSNBC.com | Carrie Dann | Posted 05.25.2011

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It hasn't been a such a great week for those who'd like to dismantle a persistent stereotype about the statesmen who roam the halls of power in Washin...

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