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Apr 30 2019
Perspectives Blog
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Have you ever had a political discussion where you realized you and your
Julie MastrineMay 31 2012
News
As governor, Mitt Romney backtracked on promised reforms in appointing judges
Mitt Romney marched into the Massachusetts State House in 2003 as a self-declared reformer, pledging to fix a judicial nominating system he decried as riddled with patronage and backroom deals.
Quoting John Adams, the new governor vowed to appoint judges purely on merit, put partisanship aside and restrict political contributions by those applying for the bench. “The citizens of
Washington PostMay 05 2020
News
Trump cheers on governors even as they ignore White House coronavirus guidelines in race to reopen
States across the country are moving swiftly to reopen their economies despite failing to achieve benchmarks laid out by the White House for when social distancing restrictions could be eased to ensure the public’s safety during the coronavirus pandemic.
These governors’ biggest cheerleader is President Trump.
A slew of states — such as Texas, Indiana, Colorado and Florida — have
Washington PostJul 10 2020
Analysis
A Conservative Court and Trump’s Own Appointees Declare Their Independence
WASHINGTON — At his campaign rally last month in Tulsa, Okla., President Trump ranked his Supreme Court appointments among his biggest achievements. “Two great Supreme Court judges!” he boasted. “So, we have two justices of the Supreme Court, Justice Gorsuch, Justice Kavanaugh, they’re great. They are — they’re great.”
He might not have felt so warmly on Thursday after Justices Neil M.
New York Times (News)Feb 21 2024
Headline Roundup
Alabama Supreme Court Rules Frozen Embryos as Children
Newsmax (News) Spot On Alabama The InterceptAug 16 2014
News
Here's How Lawmakers Use The War On Terror To Defend Police Militarization
Local police forces need military equipment to fight terrorism, members of Congress argued in June when they successfully beat back legislation that would have restricted the Defense Department's ability to transfer such weaponry to police departments.
During a late-night debate on an annual defense appropriations bill, Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.) tried to attach an amendment to
HuffPostDec 09 2019
Headline Roundup
Supreme Court Leaves Kentucky Ultrasound Law in Place
The Supreme Court refused to review a case involving a Kentucky law requiring doctors to describe ultrasound results to patients seeking abortions Monday. The lawsuit involved the state of Kentucky and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) suing on behalf of the state's last abortion clinic. The ACLU argued the case on First Amendment grounds, saying the law violates doctors' free speech
Politico Associated Press National Review (News)Feb 25 2015
News
The 4 real reasons Iran is so committed to its nuclear program
As the deadlines near for Iran and world powers to reach an agreement on the country's nuclear program — the first, on March 31, for a basic political framework — negotiations are focusing on what kind of program Iran can have. How much uranium and plutonium can it have? How many centrifuges can it use to develop more fuel? How long will restrictions be in place?
There's one fact,
VoxJul 26 2015
News
Paul to try to block Planned Parenthood funding during rare Sunday voting session
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican presidential candidate, said Sunday that he’ll try this afternoon on Capitol Hill to force a vote to block federal funding for Planned Parenthood, following the release of videos showing group officials discussing how they provide aborted fetal organs for research.
“I really think the time has come in our country to have the debate on whether
Fox News DigitalMay 14 2020
Perspectives Blog
Story of the Week: Economic Concerns Loom As Reopenings Begin
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The need for economic activity is clashing with public safety concerns as the United States gradually moves to reopen safely amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Debates over the need for social distancing and widespread testing persist, with circumstances varying widely between states and regions.
Henry A. Brechter