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Court’s Conservatives Join Right Wing Attack on Unions

The five conservatives decide an issue that was not before them and was not argued by the parties.Teaser Image:  The five conservatives decide an issue that was not before them and was not argued by...

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Freedom for 'Phobes

It has been known for years that Chick-fil-A supports right-wing groups. The company has given out gift cards at the Family Research Council’s Values Voter Summit. At a recent Religious Right...

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New guidelines hit the free speech bullseye but miss the mark on bullying...

While we welcome the opportunity to keep the anti-bullying conversation going, this particular entrée has a problem.Teaser Image:  While we welcome the opportunity to keep the anti-bullying...

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Bush Judges Again Show Why the DC Circuit Matters

Extremist Bush judges on the DC Circuit sided with Big Tobacco and corporate polluters in two criticized opinions last week.Teaser Image:  Extremist Bush judges on the DC Circuit sided with Big Tobacco...

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Richard Mourdock's Religion Trumps Everyone Else's

The GOP candidate's explanation for why he'd outlaw abortion in the case of rape raises serious questions about the role of religion in making government policy.Teaser Image:  The GOP candidate's...

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Richard Mourdock and the Supreme Court

If Mitt Romney wins the election, his Supreme Court justices would empower far-right politicians like Richard Mourdock to codify their religious beliefs into law.Teaser Image:  If Mitt Romney wins the...

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Dangerous Amendments Defeated in Florida

Florida voters overwhelmingly defeated efforts to limit abortion rights and church-state separation.Teaser Image:  Florida voters overwhelmingly defeated efforts to limit abortion rights and...

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Shredding the Constitution in North Carolina

North Carolina legislators introduce a resolution declaring that the state can establish a religion and that federal courts can't declare laws unconstitutional.Teaser Image:  North Carolina legislators...

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DC Circuit Strikes Another Blow Against Working People

The DC Circuit says a rule requiring businesses to inform workers of their legal rights unconstitutionally forces businesses into compelled speech. The DC Circuit says a rule requiring businesses to...

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PFAW Supports House Amendment Against NSA Spying

An amendment to the Defense Appropriations bill would impose much-needed limits on the NSA's unconstitutional surveillance program.Teaser Image:  An amendment to the Defense Appropriations bill would...

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Senate hears testimony on government surveillance

The Senate held a hearing Wednesday to discuss government surveillance programs, with particular emphasis on Section 215 of the USA PATRIOT Act and Section 702 of FISA.Teaser Image:  The Senate held a...

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Dahlia Lithwick and Jamie Raskin Discuss New Supreme Court Term

In a variety of areas, the Roberts Court is poised to overrule precedents and lurch even more to the right.Teaser Image:  In a variety of areas, the Roberts Court is poised to overrule precedents and...

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to ACA's Contraception Coverage

The Justices will address if for-profit corporations have religious liberty rights, and if the ACA violates the religious liberty rights of certain company owners.Teaser Image:  The Justices will...

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Sarah Palin So Clueless About First Amendment Even Fox News Has to Set Her...

Palin has been pushing her flawed interpretation of the First Amendment in defense of Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson. Watch! Palin has been pushing her flawed interpretation of the First Amendment in...

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Jamie Raskin Discusses Hobby Lobby and Corporate Religion

Artificial, for-profit corporations are now claiming to have religious liberty rights.Teaser Image:  Artificial, for-profit corporations are now claiming to have religious liberty rights. A Story...

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