Same-Sex Marriage And The Supreme Court
Is It Too Soon For A Gay Marriage Court Battle?
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Race
Affirmative Action: Factious Past, Uncertain Future
December 9, 2012 The Supreme Court's expected ruling on a case involving the University of Texas could end race-based affirmative action. But while some say the program works and is still needed, others argue there are better ways of measuring diversity.
Around the Nation
Ill. Considers Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants
December 9, 2012 Bipartisan support in the Illinois Senate helped pass legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses. But critics say granting driving rights to people in the country illegally is putting the cart before the horse.
Friday, December 07, 2012
The Two-Way
Supreme Court Will Review Two Gay Marriage Cases In 2013
December 7, 2012 Justices on the nation's highest court announce they will take up cases involving California's Proposition 8, which bans gay marriage, and a provision of the Defense of Marriage Act. Analysts say the court might confine itself to determining jurisdiction, not the merits of the cases' claims.
Same-Sex Marriage And The Supreme Court
Supreme Court Takes Up Same-Sex-Marriage Cases
December 7, 2012 The U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday that for the first time it will tackle the issue of same-sex marriage. Defying most expectations, the justices said they will examine two cases, presenting the possibility that the court could decide all the basic issues surrounding gay marriage in one fell swoop.
All Tech Considered
To Catch A Suspect — On Pinterest
December 7, 2012 WHYYThe social media site Pinterest is known as a place where people share recipes, crafts or fashion. But a new set of images have started showing up: mug shots. It's the result of one local police department's effort to get wanted notices in front of more eyeballs.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
It's All Politics
White House Dismisses Constitutional Challenge In Debt Ceiling Saga
December 6, 2012 White House spokesman Jay Carney put an end to intense speculation Thursday about whether President Obama would do an end run around Congress with one simple line: "This administration does not believe the 14th Amendment gives the president the power to ignore the debt ceiling — period."
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
It's All Politics
Is A Recess Appointment Valid If The Senate Says It's Not Really Gone?
December 5, 2012 President Obama and Senate Republicans have different views when it comes to what counts as "recess." A federal appeals court is now weighing the question in a case challenging three of Obama's appointments.
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
