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David Souter Retires

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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Obama Picks Sotomayor -- Color America Proud

Leah McElrath Renna | Posted 06.26.2009 | Politics

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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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Jason Linkins

Diane Wood, Supreme Court Prospect: A Definitive Take

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.20.2009 | Media

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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

Read More: Blogs, Ezra Klein, Video, Auto Tune the News, David Souter Retires, Copyright, Danger Mouse, Bloggers, Supreme Court, David Souter, Souter Replacement, Auto-Tune-the-News, Media News

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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Jason Linkins

Supreme Court Picks: Readers Speak Up

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.13.2009 | Politics

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If I had to boil down popular sentiment into a per curiam opinion, LOTS OF YOU want to drag Al Gore away from his family and environmental work back into public life as a Supreme Court Justice.

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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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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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Jason Linkins

Bob Schieffer Raps David Souter For His Dislike Of Washington (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.11.2009 | Media

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It didn't inflame as quickly or resonate as deeply as some of those standout moments that occurred in his conversation with Dick Cheney, but Bob Schie...

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Jason Linkins

Unlike TNR, WaPo Finds Sources With Actual Names To Talk About Sotomayor [UPDATED: Rosen Responds In TNR]

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.07.2009 | Media

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Who would have imagined that calling up one of Sotomayor's former employers might yield insight into her ability?

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Jason Linkins

Readers: Give Us Your Supreme Opinions!

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.06.2009 | Politics

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If you have an opinion - or a dissent! - please share it with us, whether it's a personal nomination, an overlooked area of legal concern, or a specific criteria you'd look for in a Supreme Court nominee.

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Jason Linkins

TNR's "Case Against Sotomayor" Reliant On Anonymous Sources, Uninformed Opinion

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.04.2009 | Media

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If one of the virtues of our legal system is the right to be confronted by one's accusers, then Jeffrey Rosen's case in the New Republic is a little wanting.

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Judge Dread

Chez Pazienza | Posted 06.03.2009 | Comedy

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Chez Pazienza

If I may, ma'am -- what are your thoughts on replacing the U.S. Constitution with a sexually explicit memo written by Bill O'Reilly to Andrea Mackris?

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"Empathy" -- Who's Got It, Who Does Not

Dan Goleman | Posted 06.02.2009 | Living

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Dan Goleman

There are at least three varieties of empathy, each with very different implications for spotting the right candidate.

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KCRW's Left Right & Center: Souter, Specter and Swine Flu

Huff Radio | Posted 06.02.2009 | Politics

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Huff Radio

Well, if there's news containing an "s" word, it's likely included in our latest show - a lively round up of lots of news.

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Hispanic Justice

Joe Peyronnin | Posted 06.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Supreme Court, Hispanics, Barack Obama, Souter Replacement, David Souter Retires, David Souter, Politics News
Joe Peyronnin

I urge President Obama to nominate the first Hispanic Justice for the U.S. Supreme Court. And, by so doing, President Obama can make history again.

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The 100 Days of Swine and Roses

Thane Rosenbaum | Posted 06.02.2009 | Politics

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Thane Rosenbaum

The first 100 days in the life of an American president has never before been this blistering or eventful.

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Jason Linkins

Scritti Politti: May 1, 2009

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.01.2009 | Media

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Hey everybody, did you know that today, there was a mighty Teabagging set for Michigan? Professional poli-sci hobo Joe The Plumber was supposed to be...

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Supreme Court Search: Women And Minorities Seen As A Focus

The New York Times | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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The news that Justice David H. Souter had decided to retire from the Supreme Court fanned the speculative flames in legal and political circles on Fri...

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Jason Linkins

Bill Kristol Vowed "Let's Have A Referendum...In 2006 And 2008" On Supreme Court Nominations

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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Media Matters yanks this gem from their archives, in which Fox News Sunday's regular group panel weighs in on the nomination of Supreme Court Justice ...

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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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Souter Replacement Will Depend On Lindsey Graham: Time

Time | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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Both sides of the aisle spent all week lamenting/celebrating Arlen Specter's party switch and the potential for a 60 vote Democratic majority in the S...

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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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Jason Linkins

Mark Halperin On Souter Replacement: "White Men Need Not Apply"

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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With the announcement that Justice David Souter is planning on retiring from the Supreme Court to return to New Hampshire, President Barack Obama now ...

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Supreme Court Vacancy: Women's Group Lobbyies For Female

The Washington Post | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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In the first signs of what is sure to be an avalanche of lobbying to come, advocacy groups today began the process of arguing for and against certain ...

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Diane Wood: Supreme Court Nominee? All You Need To Know

The Huffington Post | Megan Slack | Posted 06.01.2009 | Politics

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Diane Wood, a 14-year veteran of the Chicago 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, was an early name tossed into the ring as a possible Obama Supreme Court no...

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