Martin Luther King Jr. Had a Dream for Economic Affirmative Action. The Supreme Court Failed Him.Moderate Republican justices' support for racial preferences might have served economic elitism rather than true racial justice in college admissions.
Today in History: January 22, Supreme Court issues Roe v. Wade decisionJanuary 22 marks significant historical milestones including the Roe v. Wade decision and the death of notable figures like Queen Victoria.
14 Supreme Court decisions that changed the landscape for LGBTQ+ rightsThe U.S. Supreme Court has a history of pivotal decisions on LGBTQ+ rights, with implications on gender-affirming care and sodomy laws.
01/14/25The House of Representatives is moving to restrict trans girls in sports, drawing criticism for being harmful to trans youth.
14 Supreme Court decisions that changed the landscape for LGBTQ+ rightsThe U.S. Supreme Court has a history of pivotal decisions on LGBTQ+ rights, with implications on gender-affirming care and sodomy laws.
01/14/25The House of Representatives is moving to restrict trans girls in sports, drawing criticism for being harmful to trans youth.
How Business Insider investigated the state of the Eighth AmendmentThe 1996 Prison Litigation Reform Act and subsequent court decisions have weakened Eighth Amendment protections against cruel and unusual punishments for prisoners.
SCOTUS Emergency Abortion Decision Has Idaho Physicians Feeling UncertainIdaho's near-total abortion ban is temporarily not in effect due to SCOTUS dismissal of a case, allowing doctors to provide emergency abortion care under EMTALA.
How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parentsThe recent end of Roe v. Wade has created significant anxiety and challenges for queer parents concerning reproductive rights and health care access.
Elizabeth Warren warns of efforts to limit abortion in states that have protected accessNot everyone in Massachusetts opposes increased abortion restrictions.
SCOTUS Emergency Abortion Decision Has Idaho Physicians Feeling UncertainIdaho's near-total abortion ban is temporarily not in effect due to SCOTUS dismissal of a case, allowing doctors to provide emergency abortion care under EMTALA.
How the end of federal abortion rights hurt LGBTQ+ parentsThe recent end of Roe v. Wade has created significant anxiety and challenges for queer parents concerning reproductive rights and health care access.
Elizabeth Warren warns of efforts to limit abortion in states that have protected accessNot everyone in Massachusetts opposes increased abortion restrictions.
Justice Sotomayor Describes Frustration With Being a Liberal on the Supreme CourtJustice Sonia Sotomayor expresses emotional reactions to Supreme Court decisions, emphasizing the challenges faced by a liberal justice in a conservative-dominated court.
Open Thread: SCOTUS Decisions - emptywheelThe Supreme Court is set to release numerous decisions at the end of its term, with notable cases involving insurance, bankruptcy, prosecution of January 6, and Native American rights.
Justice Thomas questions associational standing; would his view end diversity challenges?Justice Thomas questions associational standing and its impact on diversity challenges.