The federal government is urging the Supreme Court of Canada to study its Senate reform proposals as quickly as possible in the wake of controversies over senators’ expenses, their residency situations, and the arrest of Conservative Patrick Brazeau on assault…
The United States Senate confirmed Elena Kagan as only the fourth woman to sit on the US Supreme Court, voting 63-37 in favor. Prior to her confirmation, there had been speculation that she had not be confirmed because she was…
The Senate Intelligence Committee reports the US national security system is suffering from systematic failures. Specifically, the committee issued a report saying problems that were first indicated from the 9/11 attack are still present. The report says the National Counterterrorism…
Three Democratic Senators held a press conference last week to criticize Facebook’s new information policy, which allows Facebook to share more information to third parties without user’s consent. The new privacy setting requires users to opt-out, rather than opt-in, to…
Post by Randall Ryder As soon as Justice Stevens announced he was stepping down, conservatives began preparing for a battle against an alleged "liberal replacement." Now there is buzz that liberals will oppose a replacement who is not liberal enough. Conservatives…
The Senate Homeland Security and Homeland Affairs Committee has subpoena the Obama administration for documents related to last years Fort Hood shooting. The shooting occurred last year at an army base, when an army psychiatrist shot and killed thirteen people.…
Supreme Court Justice Stevens has announced he will step down during Obama’s presidency to help ensure his replacement will maintain the current idealogical balance on the court. The Supreme Court has 9 justices, and most cases are decided by a…
Post by Randall Ryder Republican lawmakers, among others, are criticizing the recently passed health care reform bill on grounds that it violates the US Constitution. Digging deeper, are these legitimate challenges to the bill? I am unequivocally in favor of health…
President Obama put his signature on the historic health care bill, dubbed the America Health Care for America Act. Before adding his official signature, the President said “We have just now enshrined, as soon as I sign this bill, the core…
Calling it a landmark moment in America history, President Obama is set to sign a health care reform bill that has been nearly a century in the making. The bill will impact much of the health insurance landscape. Perhaps most…