Why Courts Matter: The D.C. Circuit ArticleJuly 11, 2013 Why Courts Matter: The D.C. Circuit Regardless of where you live or the issues you care about, the D.C. Circuit makes decisions on issues that matter to you. Jul 11, 2013
The D.C. Circuit: Rebutting Senate Republicans ArticleJuly 11, 2013 The D.C. Circuit: Rebutting Senate Republicans Even though there are currently three vacancies on the 11-seat D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, Senate Republicans have signaled that they plan block any additional D.C. Circuit nominations made by President Obama. Jul 11, 2013
Why Courts Matter: National Security ArticleMay 1, 2013 Why Courts Matter: National Security Federal courts serve as a last resort in striking a balance between security and civil liberties. May 1, 2013
Why Courts Matter: The Environment ArticleMay 1, 2013 Why Courts Matter: The Environment Current vacancies must be filled with judges who enforce laws that protect the environment. May 1, 2013
Why Courts Matter: Diversity ArticleMarch 20, 2013 Why Courts Matter: Diversity A diverse federal bench improves the quality of justice and instills confidence that judges understand the real-world implications of their decisions. Mar 20, 2013
Why the D.C. Circuit Matters ArticleMarch 20, 2013 Why the D.C. Circuit Matters The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is often considered the second most important court in the land, after the Supreme Court. Mar 20, 2013
Why Courts Matter: Latino Rights ArticleMarch 20, 2013 Why Courts Matter: Latino Rights The federal courts often must step in to stop laws or practices that violate the rights of minorities, and Latinos are the largest ethnic minority in the country. Mar 20, 2013
Marriage Equality at the U.S. Supreme Court ArticleMarch 20, 2013 Marriage Equality at the U.S. Supreme Court On March 26, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a case challenging the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, a ballot measure that repealed marriage for same-sex couples in California by amending the state constitution to define marriage as between one man and one woman. Mar 20, 2013
Why Courts Matter: LGBT Rights ArticleMarch 14, 2013 Why Courts Matter: LGBT Rights The federal courts play a pivotal role in the lives of gay and transgender Americans, often serving as the last resort in protecting LGBT rights. Mar 14, 2013
Sequestration and the Federal Judiciary ArticleFebruary 27, 2013 Sequestration and the Federal Judiciary The sequester will make it even harder for Americans to access federal courts and gain justice. Feb 27, 2013
Why Courts Matter: Women’s Rights ArticleFebruary 26, 2013 Why Courts Matter: Women’s Rights A description of why courts matter in the protection of women's rights. Feb 26, 2013
Why Courts Matter: Voting Rights and Shelby County v. Holder ArticleFebruary 21, 2013 Why Courts Matter: Voting Rights and Shelby County v. Holder As we saw in the 2012 election, voting rights are still under attack, and so it has become more important than ever to have judges and justices who understand that the right to vote must be protected and all Americans – regardless of their background – have a right to fully participate in our democracy. Feb 21, 2013