Supreme Court
The Supreme Court? Is This Why We Vote For Democrats?
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-05-13 07:18 Authored by Bruce Dixon of the Black Agenda Report Original ArticleWhen liberal leaning Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens announced that he was retiring, many of us who voted for President Obama assumed that with a 59 seat majority in the Senate, he would pick a justice that would reflect some of the progressive leaning views of the millions who voted for him... Apparently we figured wrong. Bruce Dixon of the Black Agenda Report goes in on Obama's Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan and leaves us wondering if the Democrats are worth supporting. With Supreme Court picks like these who needs Republicans?
-Davey D-
Great News -Henry 'Hank' Skinner Gets Last Minute Stay of Execution
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-03-25 08:17 Authored by Davey DThousands of phone calls, emails and letters flooded the office of Governor Rick Perry who seemed unmoved and unphased to grant Hank Skinner a stay of execution so he could get DNA testing to prove his innocence. Its a claim he has always made since the 1993 New Year's eve triple killing of his then live in girlfriend Twila Busby and her two adult sons.
Pimp of the Week: Clarence 'Slimy' Thomas & His 'Shady' Wife Virginia
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-03-15 05:41 Authored by Davey DWhen we got wind that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' wife Virginia was launching a Tea Party organization called Liberty Central Inc, all we could do is throw our hands up in exasperation. This newest affiliation with the Tea Party is dedicated to uplifting conservative principles... So much for impartiality on the nation's highest court. So much for 'justice being blind' and holding no allegience to political idealogy...
Its About to Get nasty: How Corporate Pigs Are Gearing Up to Smash on the 2010 Elections
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-02-08 08:33 Authored by Davey D/ Brad JacobsThere’s so much one can say and write about last month’s Supreme Court ruling that allows corporations to weigh in and spend unlimited amounts on campaign contributions. One thing is certain - it’s about to get nasty and ugly. The bottom line is, no matter how many ways people try to justify this ruling under the umbrella of ‘free speech’, it’s only a matter of time before the realization hits that it’s not exactly Free Speech when only the rich and powerful have access and can afford to voice their opinions on traditional powerful mediums.
Advocates Hail New Federal Guidelines on Medical Marijuana a Victory for Patients
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-10-19 15:32 Authored by Americans for Safe Access Original ArticleEfforts still needed to establish comprehensive national policy and expanded research
