Sotomayor’s first term: how’s she doing?It’s been a year since the high profile appointing of the first Latina US Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor. Her report card so far? Works very hard but occasionally talks too much in class.
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Abortion makes way for guns in Supreme Court shootout
One of the most violent countries in the first world — with almost as many guns as people — has taken another step away from gun control. Harley Dennett reports from Washington DC on the Supreme Court decision.
Obama the feminist
One day it will not be a big deal when a woman, a homosexual, a black person, whatever, becomes a US Supreme Court justice. But that day hasn’t arrived yet, so applaud Barack Obama’s family for his feminist upbringing.
Is Elena Kagan gay? Who cares?
The endless media speculation over the sexuality of new Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan is just thinly veiled misogyny, says Stephanie Mencimer. So she plays poker and smokes cigars? Get over it.
Why nobody likes the new US Supreme Court Justice
Elena Kagan is officially the US Supreme Court nominee and already there is squabbling over who she stands for and her political stances. Problem is, there’s basically no evidence of her ideological views and that’s why both sides are fretting.
Inside the Democrats’ Supreme Court war room
Obama named his pick for new Supreme Court justice yesterday, and the White House immediately went into battle mode. Sam Stein has a great insight into the Democrats’ “war room”, fighting off conservative attacks on all fronts .
What does the new US Supreme Justice stand for?
Obama is expected to nominate Elena Kagan as the new US Supreme Court Justice. NY Times wraps her stance on controversial issues such as same sex marriage, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell and the death penalty.
The new kid in town: a karaoke singing Latina divorcée
Sonia Sotomayor, the newest US Supreme Court Justice, is already known for asking tough questions and not letting anyone push her around. Thank god, writes Lauren Collins, in an in-depth look at Sotomayor’s life.
The death penalty: clumsy, costly and morally dubious
Stories of grotesque bungles abound in death penalty literature, writes Lizzie O’Shea. So, why does the US continue to hand it out?
Sotomayor confirmed: but what does it mean?
Sonia Sotomayor has just been confirmed as the 111th justice of the Supreme Court, making history as the first ever Hispanic justice. But what — if any — impact will she have on the staid institution?
Sotomayor: record vs. rhetoric
Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor’s sometimes speeches are glimmers of an ideal, but the reality lies in her courtroom history, argues John Dickerson.
The Sotomayor hearings explained
For those finding the convoluted process of confirming Sonia Sotomayor as the new US Supreme Court judge a little difficult to follow, NYT writers break it all down for you.
What does this mean for Sotomayor?
An important ruling on a firefighter rights case has taken a back seat to what it does or doesn’t reveal about President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, whose appeal decision it overturned.
Podcast: Suddenly Sonia
Who is Sonia Sotomayor, what’s her judicial record and what did Newt Gingrich say about her? Slate’s political gabfest team discuss President Obama’s nominee to the US Supreme Court — and it’s fascinating.
Obama judges Sonia supreme
Who is Sonia Sotomayor? And why did President Obama pick her to replace David Souter on the US Supreme Court bench?
Judgement Day: Obama’s Supreme Court pick
US President Barack Obama has made his selection for the US Supreme Court judge vacancy: federal appeals court judge Sonia Sotomayor. The Daily Beast profiles the woman who could help shape America’s future.
Conservatives itching for a fight over Supreme Court
While Senate Republicans know they can’t defeat Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, they still plan to come out with their guns blazing.
Supreme Court to review Conrad Black’s fraud conviction
The US Supreme court have agreed to review the conviction of former Hollinger chairman Conrad Black, who is currently serving time for stealing $6.1 million from the publishing company.
YouTube decides new Supreme Court judge
It’s now even easier for old footage of public figures to emerge and for the public to question them, like YouTube videos of blunders by nominees for the new US Supreme Court judge.
Guy Rundle: David Souter — the Republican’s Democrat
Appointing liberal-minded Republican David Souter to the Supreme Court bench has had momentous consequences for American society.
Law students dig up dirt on Supreme Court Justice
A US University law class pieced together a 15-page dossier of private information about US Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. He’s none too pleased.
