Behind Supreme Court’s ruling on Citizens United is new type of free market constitution fundamentalism
Supreme Court articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the US and has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law. Also see our articles on Antonin Scalia and also on the Supreme Court case known as Citizens United.
Let’s Revise Article V
Having the longest-lasting constitution that is the hardest to change is a negative, not a positive—it is not something to brag about. The best solution is to get a constitutional amendment passed to totally revise Article V.
Obama Expands ‘Reasonable’ Search and Seizure to Cell Phones
In the latest expansion of the national security state, the Obama administration has brought to the Supreme Court the argument that anyone’s cell phone is subject to search and seizure without first obtaining search warrants.
GOP in Internal Clash on Money in Elections Limits
Supreme Court actions and push for deregulation have left GOP in internal clash for direction
Ex-Supreme Court Justice Slams Changes Made to Elections
Money in elections decisions have been wrong according to ex-Supreme Court Justice Stevens
Defenders of Supreme Court Talk of Class Realignment
Economic aims behind attack on democracy reveal misguided priority of defenders of Supreme Court
Stewart and Colbert Roast Laugh at Supreme Court on Donor Limits
Sometimes you just need to make fun of a terrible situation and having a laugh at Supreme Court’s recent decision to remove limits on giving money to politicians is late night’s specialty
Bill Maher Targets Supreme Court in New Monologue
HBO comedian and political lightning rod Bill Maher targets Supreme Court’s recent controversial decision to remove national limits on political spending
Congress’ Longest Serving Independent Slams Supreme Court
Longtime independent slams Supreme Court abolishing federal campaign spending limits
Proper Response to Supreme Court Legalization of Corruption
What should be the public response to Supreme Court dismantling of corruption protections