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June 30, 2011 4:13 pm | By Paul Gordon
Chamber’s Influence on Corporate Court Examined
In the term that ended Monday, the Roberts Court continued its disturbing trend of removing the legal protections that are often the only way that individuals can avoid becoming victimized by giant corporations that dwarf them in size, wealth, and…
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June 29, 2011 10:47 pm | By Paul Gordon
Senate Judiciary Committee Exposes the Corporate Court
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an important hearing this morning looking into the disturbing trend of the Roberts Court to shut down people’s access to justice when they go to court to vindicate their rights against large corporations. The hearing…
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June 29, 2011 9:59 pm | By Coral Kennelty-Cohen
Issa Helps Himself by Helping Goldman Sachs
You may recall that last year the Securities and Exchange Commision (SEC) filed a civil suit against Goldman Sachs, and that Rep. Darrell Issa tried to thwart the government[] investigation by sending a letter to Mary Schapiro, chairwoman of SEC.…
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June 29, 2011 8:45 pm | By Nichole
6th Circuit Court Rules Healthcare Reform Constitutional
In a win for the millions of Americans who are set to receive health insurance through last year's healthcare reform law, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act constitutional. The full ruling…
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June 29, 2011 7:35 pm | By Libby
Wisconsin News Round-up: 6/29/11
Today's news from Wisconsin: Today, Gov. Walker’s law taking away collective bargaining for public service workers goes into effect, making this a bad day for us all- including Walker, who, increasingly faced with the reality of the bill’s unpopularity, admitted…
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June 29, 2011 7:11 pm | By Ben Betz
Interesting…
In a bit of coincidence, the Wisconsin union busting law goes into effect on the same day (today) that, in Ohio, the petitions to overturn a similar law are submitted to the Secretary of State. UPDATE: We Are Ohio blew the…
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June 29, 2011 7:08 pm | By Justin
Enough Signatures Obtained to Put Repeal of Ohio SB 5 on the Ballot, Five Times Over
A petition to repeal Ohio SB 5, which severely curtailed collective bargaining rights for public employee unions, was just certified by Ohio’s secretary of state and attorney general.# of valid signatures required: 231,147# of valid signatures obtained: 1,298,301We Are Ohio
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June 29, 2011 5:21 pm | By Justin
Supreme Court’s Legitimacy Rests With the Justices
As noted in a NYT editorial by Jeff Shesol, some of the justices of the Supreme Court are spending a lot of their time off the bench engaging in all sorts of extracurricular activities. Of course, they have always participated…
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June 29, 2011 2:40 pm | By Justin
NH and OH Reject Voter-Disenfranchisement Bills
New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch vetoed a proposed voter-ID law that would have required voters to show a photo ID before casting a ballot. In rejecting the proposal, Gov. Lynch called out the law for what it was – an…
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June 28, 2011 7:18 pm | By Miranda Blue
After Long Delays, Senate Confirms 3 DOJ Nominees
The Senate today confirmed three of President Obama’s nominees to fill long-vacant posts in the Justice Department, including, at long last, a leader for the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel.The Senate confirmed attorney Virginia Seitz to head the Office of…
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June 28, 2011 6:09 pm | By Libby
Wisconsin News Round-up: 6/28/11
News from Wisconsin: Rep. John Nygren says he’ll challenge the GAB’s ruling that he fell short of the required adequate signatures. However, the possibility of rehabilitating signatures is over. Don’t worry, John, I believe in you, you got this.Nygren’s disqualification…
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June 28, 2011 6:01 pm | By Miranda Blue
People For’s Drew Courtney Discusses Supreme Court Video Game Decision
Yesterday, the Supreme Court struck down a California law that banned the sale of violent video games to minors, holding in a 7-2 decision that the ban violated the First Amendment. PFAW Foundation Communications Director Drew Courtney visited DC’s Fox…
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June 28, 2011 2:41 pm | By Emily
A Call to Action: Restore Equal Employment Opportunities in America
Saturday was the 70th anniversary of President Roosevelt’s issuance of Executive Order 8802, which prohibited racial discrimination by defense contractors. Last week, Congressman Bobby Scott hosted a press conference and briefing in honor of the anniversary of this event, which…
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June 28, 2011 2:07 pm | By Miranda Blue
Don’t Speak: The Supreme Court’s New Theory of Free Speech in Elections
Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that corporations have a First Amendment right to spend as much as they want to influence elections. Yesterday, the Court ruled that wealthy candidates and campaign donors have the First Amendment right not to…
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June 27, 2011 8:39 pm | By Libby
Wisconsin News Round-up: 6/27/11
News from Wisconsin: Candidates: Challenges against the petitions of four of the six Republican candidates in the Democratic recalls have been filed. The VFW of Wisconsin has awarded Randy Hopper its Senate Legislator of the Year award. Some…
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June 27, 2011 8:29 pm | By Justin
Getting Your Day in Court Not So Simple?
We thought you might be interested in an HBO documentary, which premiers tonight, about the barriers to access that many Americans face when trying to seek justice in a court of law. The film discusses the impact of corporate influences…
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June 27, 2011 8:16 pm | By Justin
Spirit of a Serial Killer
John Wayne: Rugged. Distinctive. An enduring American Icon. It’s no wonder that Michele Bachmann, as she kicks off her presidential campaign, wants to embody these qualities. "Well what I want them to know is just like, John Wayne was from…
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June 27, 2011 7:16 pm | By Omari
Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s Secret Video
In this by-invitation-only video, Ohio’s governor, John Kasich, sings praises to “the fighters of freedom, the grassroots leaders of American for Prosperity (AFP)”. While he was at it, he might have well just given a big thanks to Charles and…
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June 27, 2011 5:05 pm | By
From Fringe Figure to Movement Leader: Michele Bachmann’s Far-Right Roots
Cross posted on The Huffington Post Rep. Michele Bachmann, who today officially announce her candidacy for the presidency, isn't just a Tea Party candidate - in many ways she embodies the evolution of the movement. The Minnesota congresswoman, who built…
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June 24, 2011 7:49 pm | By Nichole
Sen. Ron Johnson’s $10 million Deferred Compensation Raises Ethics Questions
Far-right Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) spent roughly $9 million of his own money last year to finance his senatorial campaign. Lucky for him, shortly after his campaign ended, he received $10 million in deferred compensation from the plastics company he…