Justice Scalia

From the Ballot to the Bullet

Josh Horwitz | Posted 10.20.2008 | Politics


Josh Horwitz

The Roberts Court might not just be moving in the wrong direction, but in a direction that presents a direct threat to the rule of law and our very democracy.

Stop Whining!

Malcolm Friedberg | Posted 07.02.2008 | Politics


Malcolm Friedberg

Most criticism of the Supreme Court's recent decisions comes off as whining about the fact that the Court decided against one's side, with zero appreciation of the fact that at least there's a relatively fair system.

I'll Trade You the 2nd Amendment for the 4th

Cenk Uygur | Posted 06.27.2008 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

If the Bush administration releases the fourth amendment that it is currently holding hostage, I'm happy to consider the Supreme Court decision on the second amendment final and decisive.

Justice Antonin Scalia: Quick Quiz

236.com | 23/6: News You Can Misuse | Posted 04.28.2008 | Politics


With Antonin Scalia plugging his new book on 60 Minutes and telling people still pissed off about the Court appointing a president to "get over it," P...

Cruel and Unusual Originalism

Doug Kendall | Posted 04.23.2008 | Politics


Doug Kendall

Could Alabama bring back the whipping post or brand the skin of a thief with a scarlet T, and not run afoul of the Eighth Amendment's prohibition agai...