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David Souter Replacement

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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Nominate a Woman

Sen. Barbara Boxer | Posted 06.12.2009 | Politics

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Sen. Barbara Boxer

When 96 percent of all Supreme Court Justices throughout our history have been men, clearly it is evident that we need another woman on the Court.

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A Latino for the Supreme Court? It's Time

Dr. Gabriela D. Lemus and Hector E. Sanchez | Posted 06.12.2009 | Politics

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Dr. Gabriela D. Lemus and Hector E. Sanchez

A diverse judiciary would increase respect for the law by reducing the visible bias against minorities and by providing role models for minority groups.

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What Can We Expect Now that Sessions Leads Republicans on Judges?

Nan Aron | Posted 06.11.2009 | Politics

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Nan Aron

Who is Senator Sessions? He's has been an outspoken opponent of the Voting Rights Act, immigration reform, embryonic stem cell research, and a woman's right to choose.

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Souter's Obama Letter: Full Text

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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Text of Justice Souter's retirement letter on Supreme Court stationery, dated May 1: Dear Mr. President: When the Supreme Court rises for the summer...

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Hispanic Caucus To Obama: Consider A Latino For High Court

CNN | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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A day before news broke that Supreme Court Justice David Souter plans to announce his retirement, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus wrote President Ob...

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Conservative Groups Hold Conference Call To Plot Supreme Court Strategy

The Hill | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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Phone lines around Washington began burning this morning as conservative organizations kicked off preparations for the fight over President Obama's ev...

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