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A Qualified and Faithful Legal Mind
Elena Kagan Understands Business, Law, and Policymaking
Ian Millhiser discusses when Elena Kagan will bring to the Supreme Court, why she's qualified for the job, and what all the fuss is about "Don't Ask Don't Tell."
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What would Elena Kagan bring to the Supreme Court? Does she need prior judicial experience before joining the Court? Why has "Don’t Ask Don’t Tell" become a point of contention in her nomination?
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For more information, see:
- A Much-Needed Progressive Voice on the Court by John Podesta
- A Victory for Equal Justice by Ian Millhiser
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Ian Millhiser
Senior Fellow