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On AlterNet: clarence thomas

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "clarence thomas"

Sotomayor Comes Out Swinging on First Day in the Court

Sotomayor Comes Out Swinging on First Day in the Court

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. 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

When Republicans Liked Empathy in Judicial Nominees

Kos, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. July 15, 2009.
Check out what the first Bush had to say about Clarence Thomas.

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

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

Allison Kilkenny, True/Slant AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. 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

Clarence Thomas Scoots Right -- Again

Matthew Rothschild, The Progressive AlterNet: PEEK. June 27, 2009.
After 18 years of sleepwalking through proceedings, Thomas has found his niche: the most conservative judge in the court.

Supreme Court Makes it Harder to Prove Age Discrimination

The Associated Press June 18, 2009.
In a 5-4 decision, the court said a worker has to prove age was the key factor in an employment decision, even if evidence shows age played a role.

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

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

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. 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

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

Clarence Thomas: Silent in Supreme Court Since 2006

Kemp Muniz, The "Bush"-Whacked Administration AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. 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

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

DJK, Brave New Films AlterNet: Media and Technology. 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

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

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

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?

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

Megan Izen, AlterNet: PEEK. October 3, 2007.
Megan Izen: At least we know that sometimes, if we fight, we can actually win.