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Sotomayor Takes Her Place On High Court Bench

AP | Posted 11.08.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — Justice Sonia Sotomayor has taken her seat at the Supreme Court in front of a packed courtroom that included President Barack Obama...

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"Unsettling": Chief Justice John Roberts On Changing Supreme Court

Huffington Post | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, Politics, Chief Justice John Roberts, Sotomayor, Sonia Sotomayor, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Wise Latina, C-Span, David Souter, Stephen G. Breyer, U.S. Supreme Court, Politics News

For Chief Justice John Roberts, the arrival of a new Supreme Court justice is "to some extent .... unsettling." Justice Roberts, a relative newcomer ...

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Sotomayor Expected To Favor Campaign Finance Restrictions In Upcoming Case

Washington Independent | Daphne Eviatar | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, Campaign Finance Reform, Sonia Sotomayor, Hillary the Movie, David Souter, Samuel Alito, John Roberts, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, Politics News

The upcoming re-argument of the case of Citizens United v. FEC, challenging corporate contributions to the financing of Hillary: The Movie, is raising...

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Sonia and the Supremes

Shawn Healy | Posted 09.10.2009 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, Chief Justice John Roberts, Ronald Reagan, Robert Bork, Mel Martinez, President Barack Obama, Sonia Sotomayor, Senator Kennedy, Filibuster, David Souter, Samuel Alito, Lindsey Graham, C. Harrold Carswell, Clement Haynsworth, Clarence Thomas, Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court, Sotomayor Confirmation, Obama-Sotomayor-Pick, Sonia Sotomayor Confirmation Hearings, Obama Sotomayor, Politics News
Shawn Healy

Given the alignment of stars in Sotomayor's strive for the Supremes, her sterling resume made confirmation all but inevitable.

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Obama's Second Hundred Days

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.06.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Our look back at Obama's second 100 days will begin with a short overview, and then move on to the categories: "the best of times," "the worst of times," and "the age of (media) foolishness."

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Forget Being "Borked," She's Been "Sotomayored"

Karl Frisch | Posted 08.20.2009 | Media

Read More: Supreme Court, Washington Times, Robert Bork, Ann Coulter, Lou Dobbs, David Souter, Media, John Roberts, Clarence Thomas, Tucker Carlson, Ricci v. Destefano, Media Matters, Sandra Day O'Connor, William Safire, Scotus, Cnn, Sonia Sotomayor, Fox News, Samuel Alito, People for the American Way, Media News
Karl Frisch

It's clear the conservative press has little interest in ascertaining the veracity of right-wing smears against Sotomayor before advancing them.

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Crying "Activist"

Jessica Loudis | Posted 08.13.2009 | Politics

Read More: Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court, Supreme Court, Judicial Activism, David Souter, Barack Obama, Minorities, Sonia Sotomayor, Politics News
Jessica Loudis

Perhaps the right questions aren't whether or not Sotomayor is an activist or if she's biased in favor of minorities, but rather, what kind of perspective she'll be bringing to the court.

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David Souter's Last Day On The Supreme Court

AP | Posted 07.30.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — It's Justice David Souter's last day on the Supreme Court and he'll be ruling on a case familiar to the woman nominated to replace ...

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Message to Republicans: Attacking Sotomayor is Another Nail in Your Coffin

Andy Ostroy | Posted 07.01.2009 | Politics

Read More: David Souter, Newt Gingrich US Supreme Court, President Obama, George H.W. Bush, Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Sonia Sotomayor, Politics News
Andy Ostroy

It's been utterly fascinating to witness the speed and consistency of the vitriol heaped on Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's choice for the United States Supreme Court.

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Sonia Sotomayor and the Hypocrisy of "Conservative" Critics

Geoffrey R. Stone | Posted 06.30.2009 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court, New York Times, David Souter, Campaign Finance Reform, Affirmative Action, Sonia Sotomayor, Politics News
Geoffrey R. Stone

If conservatives truly believe in conservative judicial principles, then they should be delighted with Judge Sotomayor's apparent views on affirmative action and campaign finance regulation.

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The Right's Supremely Flawed Opening Argument Against Sotomayor

Karl Frisch | Posted 06.29.2009 | Media

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Karl Frisch

The Right's reaction to Sotomayor's "wise Latina" comment shows that numerous conservatives in the media have savaged her as a racist and a bigot.

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Mr. Common Law's Next Adventure

William Fisher | Posted 06.29.2009 | Politics

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William Fisher

Souter spoke of the spectacular ignorance of the American electorate about the government they select people to serve in. And the consequences of that ignorance.

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Post-Decision Day in California: What's next in the battle against Prop 8?

Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein | Posted 06.27.2009 | Politics

Read More: The Daily Caller, Supreme Court, Proposition 8, Obama Appointments, California Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor, Wilshire and Washington, Ted Johnson, David Souter, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein, Arianna Huffington, Tucker Carlson, Gay Marriage, Politics News
Ted Johnson, Maegan Carberry, Teresa Valdez Klein

What gives, Mr. President? You can commend yourself for nominating a Latina to the Supreme Court while you totally ignore another minority group that desperately needs leadership?

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More about Sonia Sotomayor, From Someone Who Knew Her at Yale

Bella DePaulo | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics

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Bella DePaulo

Rachel Moran: "The stigma of singledom seems to have disappeared when it comes to qualifying for high office, both for men like David Souter and women like Sonia Sotomayor."

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Sam Stein

White House Compares Sotomayor To Souter

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics

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Perhaps the most effective argument the White House can make in getting Sotomayor an easy confirmation among the Senate GOP is to make the case that s...

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Sexism & the Supreme Court Nominee

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics

Read More: Brennan Center, Supreme Court, David Souter, Diversity, Sexism, Sonia Sotomayor, Obama Supreme Court Nominee, Politics News
Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

Even before the nominee was announced, there were already hints of bias against female candidates. Gender stereotypes appear to animate these critiques.

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Sotomayor: A Good Choice, but Hardly Radical

Allison Kilkenny | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, Scotus, Barack Obama, Sonia Sotomayor, Sonia Sotomayor Supreme Court, David Souter, Politics News
Allison Kilkenny

Sotomayor is a capable addition to the high court. Let's hope the Republicans don't embarrass themselves too badly trying to block her appointment.

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Obama Picks Sotomayor -- Color America Proud

Leah McElrath Renna | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, David Souter, US Supreme Court, Souter Replacement, Obama, David Souter Retires, Sonia Sotomayor, Politics News
Leah McElrath Renna

This is a significant and beautiful day for our nation. There is so much else that will be said -- but let us take the time to say that first.

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The Supreme Court, Empathy, and the Science of Decision Making

Kent Greenfield | Posted 06.25.2009 | Politics

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Kent Greenfield

In such a homogeneous group as our Supreme Court, a Justice's intellectual ability to appreciate the situation of someone from a different background or in a different situation is essential.

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Cheney Urges Obama to Name Bitter Psycho to Bench

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.25.2009 | Comedy

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Andy Borowitz

Former Vice President Dick Cheney weighed in today on President Obama's impending choice to replace Justice David Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court, urging the President to name a bitter psycho to the bench.

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Jason Linkins

Diane Wood, Supreme Court Prospect: A Definitive Take

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.20.2009 | Media

Read More: Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor, David Souter, Souter Replacement, Media News, Media Criticism, David Souter Retires, Diane Wood, Barack Obama, Judge Wood, Justice Wood, Diane Wood Supreme Court, Media News

About two weeks ago, I criticized Jeffrey Rosen for a profile of potential Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Purporting to be "The Case Against ...

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Jason Linkins

Scritti Politti: May 19, 2009

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.19.2009 | Media

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The best work of Brian Joseph Burton, better known as DJ/produce par excellence Danger Mouse, is also best known for being illegal. Naturally, I refe...

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Are We a Pro-life Nation?

Julie Menin | Posted 06.17.2009 | Politics

Read More: Abortion, Supreme Court, Women, David Souter, Barack Obama, Obama Supreme Court, Politics News
Julie Menin

What this new Gallup poll really means is that we will see President Obama gravitate more to the center on his selection of a Supreme Court nominee than some would have thought.

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Filbusters and Holds Have No Place on Confirmations

Sandy Maisel | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics

Read More: Dawn Johnsen, Obama Nominees, David Hayes, Senator Robert Bennett, Senate Holds, Olympia Snowe, David Souter, Filibuster, Ken Salazar, John Kyl, Politics News
Sandy Maisel

Holds are inherently undemocratic. The filibuster was never meant to be used for such purposes. And it is time for the United States Senate to mend its ways.

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What the Supreme Court Appointment Could Mean for Gay Rights

Emma Ruby-Sachs | Posted 06.13.2009 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, US Supreme Court, Gay Rights, Obama Appointments, Kathleen Sullivan, Obama Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor, David Souter, Obama Supreme Court Nominee, Diane Wood, Pam Karlan, Marriage Equality, Politics News
Emma Ruby-Sachs

The debate over whether Sullivan or Karlan could make it through the approval process given their sexual orientation is an important one, and it illustrates just how far America has to go towards tolerance and equality.

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