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Articles 1-30 out of 30 article(s) Title Author Type Date Words Unsettling. Aug 10, 2009 548 Gay justice: while judge Sonia Sotomayor's nomination is a step forward for diversity, an openly gay supreme court member remains a long shot--unless President Obama bucks the trend. Bull, Chris Aug 1, 2009 781 Judging from experience: Sonia Sotomayor's rhetoric and rulings give cause for alarm. McCarthy, Andrew C. Jun 22, 2009 1597 States of mind: some notes on Sotomayor, race, and nagging questions of identity. Nordlinger, Jay Jun 22, 2009 1735 Confession of a lawmaking judge. Kenny, Jack Jun 22, 2009 875 Filling in the Blanks on Judge Sotomayor. Jun 1, 2009 1224 'Home run' justice: high court member's church-state batting average was out of this world, says Americans United. Boston, Rob Jun 1, 2009 1355 Justice for all: why the United States will miss David Souter. Editorial Jun 1, 2009 388 The future of the court: if President Obama gets to appoint one, or even several justices, what kind of impact would it have on the Supreme Court? Apr 6, 2009 512 McCain assailed activist judges, saying that his judicial appointees would interpret the law rather than make it. Brief article Jun 2, 2008 156 JAEC wants to provide voters with information: plans in the works to develop informational questionnaire. Blankenship, Gary Oct 1, 2007 932 JAEC looks to inform the public about judicial candidates. Killian, Mark D. Sep 1, 2007 499 The contemporary president: should the Senate take a floor vote on a presidential judicial nominee? Crockett, David A. Jun 1, 2007 9129 The power of one? How much of an impact does a new Justice have on the Supreme Court--and on the everyday lives of most Americans? Broder, John M. Jan 9, 2006 1074 Alito alert: Americans United warns Senate that Bush Supreme Court nominee has bad record on church and state. Leaming, Jeremy Jan 1, 2006 2302 United States Supreme Court: restraint vs. activism. Leishman, Rory Dec 1, 2005 737 The next justice. Nov 21, 2005 500 Winning by withdrawing. Nov 21, 2005 588 Introducing Sam Alito ... and a generation of conservative legal talent. Johnson, Scott W. Nov 21, 2005 1233 Why 'Scooter' did it: Bush's reelection was at stake. Dionne, E.J., Jr. Column Nov 18, 2005 766 Does Miers have the basic skills to be a justice? Brooks, David Nov 14, 2005 168 Start over. Nov 7, 2005 1036 Chastening the court. Buckley, William F., Jr. Nov 7, 2005 679 Confirmed conservative: despite concern over Bush nominee's record on civil liberties, Senate approves John G. Roberts as Chief Justice. Leaming, Jeremy Oct 1, 2005 2966 Antonin Scalia, judicial activist: how the conservative justice legislates from the bench. Young, Cathy Oct 1, 2005 1297 The martyrdom of John Roberts: Catholic squabbling, then & now. Kaveny, Cathleen Sep 9, 2005 853 Trading up. Aug 8, 2005 450 Today's Senate confirmation battles and the role of the federal judiciary. O'Scannlain, Diarmuid F. Sep 22, 2003 4791 Our broken judicial confirmation process and the need for filibuster reform. Cornyn, John Sep 22, 2003 22172 What's running got to do with sitting on the bench? Loomis, David O. Nov 1, 1996 1062