Well, after being unceremoniously dumped from Google News a few weeks back, it looks like we're back in! I received an email today passing along the good news. Might take a couple of weeks, but pretty soon we should be … [Read more...]
John Roberts, day 2
SCOTUSblog has this summary of John Roberts' significant opinions (such as they are) on the D.C. Circuit. Not a whole lot to learn there, I'm afraid. His paper trail as an advocate is much longer, but discerning meaning from … [Read more...]
John Roberts is nominated for the Supreme Court
The President is currently announcing his nomination of Judge John Roberts, now of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the Supreme Court of the United States.I don't know … [Read more...]
Tonight’s the night
The White House has said that President Bush will announce his nomination to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor tonight at 9 pm in a televised address. Rumors are swirling fast and furious that his choice is Edith Brown Clement, a … [Read more...]
Cell phones – one more thing
OK, here's the last word on cell phones, at least for now.Seen yesterday while driving in Belmont: an older man riding his bicycle, not wearing a helmet, talking on his cell phone.Discuss. … [Read more...]
But what does he MEAN by that?
President Bush, in his radio address today, spoke of his approach to nominating Sandra Day O'Connor's successor as follows:My nominee will be a fair-minded individual who represents the mainstream of American law and American values.He said … [Read more...]
Rehnquist to reporters: I’m staying, so piss off!
Chief Justice William Rehnquist released the following statement today after being released from the hospital:I want to put to rest the speculation and unfounded rumors of my imminent retirement. I am not about to announce my retirement. I … [Read more...]
Let’s ban more stuff!
Today the Globe, echoing my co-blogger's similar call months ago, has endorsed a bill that would ban all use of cellphones by anyone while driving, except in case of emergency. The reasoning: It is inherently distracting to talk on … [Read more...]
Romney’s pathetic response
Our so-called Governor has finally opened his mouth about Sen. Rick Santorum's outrageous "Boston made me do it" theory on clergy sex abuse, after days of letting his flacks do it. Here's what he had to say, according to the … [Read more...]
When Teddy smacked Ricky
Go Ted. Yesterday, on the floor of the Senate, Ted Kennedy delivered a rare - and well-deserved - personal rebuke to fellow Senator Rick Santorum for Santorum's outrageous comments regarding Boston and the Catholic Church sex abuse … [Read more...]
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