On AlterNet: alito

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New Opportunities for Real Justice in Calif. Prison Supreme Court Ruling

Emily Harris, AlterNet. June 2, 2011.

The Supreme Court's order that California fix its overcrowded prisons offers opportunities for correcting inequalities. But playing musical chairs with inmates won't work.

How Bush’s "War on Terror" Unleashed a Flood of Corporate Political Dollars and Undermined American Democracy

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. October 27, 2010.

What ties the Iraq war to the Supreme Court's disastrous decision in Citizens United? It's yet another example of empire's inherent conflict with democracy.

Justice Alito's conduct at the State of the Union address a serious breach of protocol

Glenn Greenwald, Salon January 27, 2010.

Legalize "Bong Hits 4 Jesus"

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. June 26, 2007.

Chris Weigant: What does the Supreme Court ruling in the "BONG HiTS 4 JESUS" case mean for the future of free speech?

We Need Supreme Court Term Limits

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. June 15, 2007.

Jayne Lyn Stahl: In light of their draconian ruling in the Keith Bowles case, as well as other recent rulings, it might be time to consider imposing term limits on Supreme Court justices, too.

Looking to Congress for Justice on Wage Bias and Gender Discrimination

Peggy Simpson, Women's Media Center. June 2, 2007.

The Supreme Court's latest ruling is a dangerous setback to civil rights. With any hope, Congress will correct it.

Supreme Court OKs Gender Discrimination

Guest Blogger, AlterNet: PEEK. May 29, 2007.

Scott Lemieux: A 5-4 opinion written by Sam Alito and released today has thrown out a gender discrimination claim brought under the Civil Rights Act.