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Were U.S. Elections Sold to Corporations So Clarence Thomas Could Reward His Friends?

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. October 30, 2011.

The ethical problems posed by Thomas' involvement in the Citizens United case hardly mark the end of questionable behavior by Thomas and his wife, Ginni.

20 Years After Anita Hill's Testimony Changed Gender Relations in US Politics, Let's Remember Her Whole Legacy

Patricia J. Williams, The Nation. October 17, 2011.

In 1991, Anita Hill made history by the simple yet terrifically courageous act of standing up to an arrogantly gender-biased political culture. But she's done more than that.

How a Corporatist Supreme Court Cabal Joined Forces With Right Wing and Kochs to Quietly Sell Out Our Democracy

Jim Hightower, Hightower Lowdown. August 5, 2011.

Corrupt, right-wing Supreme Court justices are abusing their power, fraternizing with the Koch brothers and fixing elections (among other horrors).

Supreme Court OK With Violent Video Games; Porn Still Illegal (for Minors)

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. June 28, 2011.

Is it hypocritical of the Supreme Court to allow violent video games to be sold to minors, while continuing to ban depictions of sex?

8 Reasons Justice Clarence Thomas Must Step Down

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. June 23, 2011.

Plagued by ethical breaches and links to groups calling for armed insurrection against the U.S. government, Clarence Thomas must resign his seat on the Supreme Court.

Ginni Thomas' Think Tank Allied With Group That Celebrates Spanish Inquisition

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. October 28, 2010.

The Tea Party think tank run by Justice Thomas' wife counts among its friends the far-right Catholic group Tradition, Family and Property.

Tea Party Think Tank Headed By Clarence Thomas' Wife Makes Common Cause With Militia Guru Larry Pratt

Adele M. Stan, AlterNet. July 8, 2010.

Listed among the friends of Virginia Thomas' new Tea Party think-tank is Gun Owners of America, headed by white-supremacist-friendly, militia guru Larry Pratt.

Sotomayor Comes Out Swinging on First Day in the Court

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. October 6, 2009.

The newly appointed Supreme Court justice asked more questions in one session than Clarence Thomas has asked over the course of several years.

Supreme Court Shocker: Troy Davis Will Get a Chance to Prove His Innocence In Court

Supreme Court Shocker: Troy Davis Will Get a Chance to Prove His Innocence In Court

Amy Goodman, AlterNet. August 20, 2009.

Georgia death row prisoner Troy Davis has had three execution dates despite overwhelming proof of his innocence. Now he'll finally have his day in court.

When Republicans Liked Empathy in Judicial Nominees

Kos, Daily Kos. July 15, 2009.

Check out what the first Bush had to say about Clarence Thomas.

Note to GOP Blowhards: All Judges Are 'Activist Judges'

Allison Kilkenny, True/Slant. July 13, 2009.

All justices rely on their past experiences, ideologies, biases, prejudices, and yes -- the most dreaded of human qualities -- empathy.

Clarence Thomas Scoots Right -- Again

Matthew Rothschild, The Progressive. June 27, 2009.

After 18 years of sleepwalking through proceedings, Thomas has found his niche: the most conservative judge in the court.

Unhinged Clarence Thomas Muses Publicly on Childhood, Our 'Proliferation' of Rights and Why Dishwashers Are a 'Miracle'

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. April 13, 2009.

A recent event honoring high school student essay contest winners gives us a glimpse into the bizarre mind of the Supreme Court judge.

Howard Zinn: Obama "Is Going to Need Demonstrations and Protest and Letters and Petitions" to Do the Right Things

Liliana Segura, AlterNet. March 12, 2009.

The author of A People's History of the United States discusses his newest project and why dissent is as important as ever.

Clarence Thomas: Silent in Supreme Court Since 2006

Kemp Muniz, The "Bush"-Whacked Administration. February 26, 2008.

It's been more than two years -- and 142 cases -- since SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas asked a question from the bench.

Bill O’Reilly Apologizes for Michelle Obama "Lynching" Comment, Hell Reports Frost

DJK, Brave New Films. February 22, 2008.

I have to admit, I never thought I'd see the day that Bill O'Reilly apologized for something.

Clarence Thomas, the Anti-Black

Glen Ford, Black Agenda Report. October 13, 2007.

Thomas is often described as a "complicated" personality, but that's just a euphemism for being a self-loathing ally of the worst sections of the white ruling class.

Clarence Thomas Whines His Way to the Bank

Frank Rich, The New York Times. October 8, 2007.

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas's woe-is-me booktour peddles persecution from the same "left-wing zealots" who attacked his confirmation hearings 16 years ago.

Understanding Clarence Thomas

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, AlterNet. October 4, 2007.

For the thin-skinned Thomas race has always lurked close to the surface. And it's intimately, but falsely, intertwined with the debate over conservative ideology.

Sexual Harassment From Clarence Thomas to Isiah Thomas: How Much Has Really Changed?

Megan Izen, October 3, 2007.

Megan Izen: At least we know that sometimes, if we fight, we can actually win.

The Power of Clarence Thomas\' Silence

Matthew Zeitlin, December 31, 1969.


Democrats: Clarence Thomas Should Be Investigated for Nondisclosure

Lauren Kelley, December 31, 1969.


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