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McCutcheon’s Supreme Cynicism
Chief Justice John Roberts has changed campaign finance law entirely, laying the groundwork for the complete annihilation of all efforts to limit money in politics.
On the News With Thom Hartmann: Supreme Court Strikes Another Blow to Unions, and More
Our nation's highest court strikes another blow to public unions, and more.
Repro Wrap: Here Comes the Fall-Out From the Supreme Court’s Reproductive Rights Rulings
It's been a massive seven days when it comes to reproductive rights in the courts.
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William Rivers Pitt | Land of the Free, Unless You’re a Woman
The Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision is many things, but mostly it's simple, old-fashioned woman-hating from top to bottom.
Four Good (and Not So Good) Ways to Protest the Hobby Lobby Decision
Since the Hobby Lobby ruling came down, many who oppose the verdict have been searching for ways to express their unhappiness with it.
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Towns Can Ban Fracking, Says New York Supreme Court
Individual fracking bans alone are not enough to protect communities.
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Harris v. Quinn: Separate, and Not Equal
The extreme right-wing and its big business backers have put both the government and unions together in the bull's eye.
Not a Good Day to Be a Woman or a Public Employee
Let's celebrate our freedom to be serfs!
The Forces Behind SCOTUS Anti-Union Ruling
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court decided that unions could only require dues from fully fledged state employees.
“It’s a Basic Healthcare Issue”: Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards Reacts to Birth Control Ruling
In a closely watched case, the US Supreme Court has ruled most private companies that claim religious objections can refuse to provide birth control in their employee health plans.