There seems to be no point, since her nomination is a done deal and the hearings a formality. Also, I’ve written about the issues connected with her nomination several times before (see this). But I thought you might appreciate a … Continue reading →
Remember Gerald Walpin? The man the White House fired as AmeriCorps Inspector General when he had the audacity to investigate Sacramento Mayor (and Obama supporter) Kevin Johnson for his alleged mismanagement of AmeriCorps funds? The one whose firing the White … Continue reading →
I usually write about injustices on the macro level, but there are smaller ones as well: injustices to a single person. Hardly small, though, if you’re that person, or that person’s family. And abuses within the justice system itself—whether by … Continue reading →
And here it is. Too little, too late? Why the big delay? And, as many point out (see, for instance, the comments section here), if she’s so distraught over the victims’ loss, why keep the 2.5 million she’s fought for? … Continue reading →
The Supreme Court reverses the decision of the Sotomayor court on the New Haven firefighters. I doubt this will make a difference in the Sotomayor nomination, but I think it’s the correct decision. And, as in so many of this … Continue reading →
There are two interesting developments in the Walpin case. The first is that a possible obstruction of justice charge is being investigated by the FBI—against Johnson, the Sacramento mayor whom IG Walpin implicated in misuse of AmeriCorps funds. There’s a … Continue reading →
The Walpin firing should be a big big story: heavy-handed executive overreach by the President in order to protect a political supporter from charges against him. Right now it’s not. The NY Times? So far it’s offering the sound of … Continue reading →
Justice Ginsberg has ordered a temporary stay of the Chrysler-Fiat sale. This doesn’t mean a whole lot as yet. The decision can be easily reversed at any time and the deal allowed to go ahead. That may indeed be what … Continue reading →
The Sotomayor debate has brought the controversy about what is known as “reverse racism” to the fore. I don’t much like that term—I’m of the opinion that racism is racism is racism. But the term “reverse racism” does acknowledge the … Continue reading →
Controversial abortion doctor George Tiller was shot and killed in church yesterday, and a firestorm of argument has erupted in response. Some on the pro-choice side blame the entire pro-life movement, especially people such as TV talk show personality Bill … Continue reading →
Please read my PJ article about identity politics, diversity, and judicial nominations. You’ll be glad you did. I’ll be glad you did. PJ will be glad you did.
Continue reading →Much attention is being paid to the following statement made by Sonia Sotomayor in a 2001 speech in Berkeley, California: Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences, a possibility I abhor less or discount less than my … Continue reading →