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Democratic society dying in the U.S.
The French philosopher Alexis de Toqueville (1805-1859) had many interesting things to say about democracy. One of the most noteworthy being: “The American people will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the people with the...Tags: Mammogram, Family Planning, Planned Parenthood, Politics, Social Issues
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Defending the insanity defense
The Supreme Court refused this week to review the murder conviction of an Idaho man who was prevented by state law from offering an insanity defense. The court's abdication of its responsibility encourages other states to dismantle a central principle...
Tags: Defendants, Laws, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Criminal Laws, Stephen Breyer
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Joe Biden's swearing-in opens inaugural ceremonies
WASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden took the first official step of the inaugural weekend, swearing the oath of office as he stood among friends, family and a circle of Democratic power players of his political history – and, perhaps, future....
Tags: AFL-CIO, Politics, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Crime, Law and Justice, Ceremonies
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In Orlando-only Spanish ad, Obama campaign blasts Romney over Sotomayor
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe re-election campaign of President Barack Obama is launching a new Spanish-language TV commercial in Orlando only that blasts Mitt Romney for saying he would not have supported Justice Sonia Sotomayor's appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. The ad,... -
SUPREME COURT: High court rejects part of Arizona immigration law; Health care ruling due Thursday
WASHINGTON (AP)— The Supreme Court threw out key provisions of Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants Monday but said a much-debated portion could go forward — that police must check the status of people stopped for various reasons who...
Tags: Mitt Romney, Civil Rights, Politics, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Career and Workplace
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Women's voices, women's votes
TV commercials, debates, rallies and campaign speeches are among the ways to view the presidential candidates' positions and what's important to women in this year's election. Another way is speaking to female legislators to get their perspective on...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Democratic Party, Mitt Romney, Politics, Elena Kagan
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Museo Smithsonian devela retrato de Celia Cruz
El Museo Smithsonian de Historia Estadounidense develó esta semana un collage fotográfico alegórico a la salsera cubana Celia Cruz, elaborado por el fotógrafo neoyorquino Robert Weingarten. La imagen de 60 x 90 pulgadas se exhibirá al público hasta...
Tags: Hank Aaron
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Ignore distractions, focus on deficit
With Rep. Todd Akin of Missouri refusing to leave the race for the U.S. Senate seat, the distractions are guaranteed to keep coming ("Akin fights on, says he's 'standing on principle,'" Aug. 23). Despite his apologies and retraction, and despite...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Democratic Party, Mitt Romney, Abortion Issue, Social Issues
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The candidates vs. the Bill of Rights
Back in the early days of the Republic, the framers went to great trouble to draft and ratify the Bill of Rights. And every four years, our leaders pay homage to the framers by neglecting or disparaging that creation. Not all of it, of course....
Tags: Democratic Party, Mitt Romney, Politics, Civil Rights, Parties and Movements
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Obama campaign to celebrate Sotomayor’s anniversary
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe re-election campaign of President Barack Obamawill be highlighting his efforts to get Puerto Rican Sonia Sotomayoronto the U.S. Supreme Court with celebrations in select locations, including a Kissimmee restaurant today. At 6 p.m., OFA-Florida... -
High Court Rules for Broadcasters on TV 'Indecency'
Los Angeles TimesWASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court, in a narrow ruling Thursday, rejected fines levied against several television networks for having aired "fleeting expletives" or momentary nudity nearly a decade ago. The justices said the broadcasters were not given...Tags: Television Networks, Politics, Anthony Kennedy, Crime, Law and Justice, Los Angeles Times
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How the Supreme Court will reveal its healthcare ruling
WASHINGTON -- Just before 10 a.m. EDT today, the nine justices of the Supreme Court will be summoned by a buzzer to the robing room behind the court bench. No matter how acrimonious the fight over the healthcare decision they are about to announce,...
Tags: Elena Kagan, Crime, Law and Justice, Los Angeles Times, John G. Roberts, Jr., Justice System
Jan 3, 2013
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Nov 28, 2012
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Jan 20, 2013
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Sep 14, 2012
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Jun 25, 2012
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Oct 14, 2012
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Oct 3, 2012
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Aug 27, 2012
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Aug 23, 2012
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Aug 9, 2012
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Jun 21, 2012
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Jun 28, 2012
|Story| Glendale News Press
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