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19 Jun 2009, 1:02 am
During the nineteenth century, pro-slavery advocates often argues that slaves were better off as slaves on plantations than they would have been "back in Afri [read post]
19 Jun 2009, 12:15 am
The lawsuit claims that the refusal violates plaintiff's 1st Amendment speech and free exercise rights, its 14th Amendment equal protection and due process rights, and Florida's Religious Freedom Restoration Act. [read post]
18 Jun 2009, 9:40 am
Parties can also agree to a non-administered arbitration, in which they agree to a method for appointing the arbitrator or panel, and then the arbitrator or panel administers the proceeding.It is important to understand that, by agreeing to arbitration, a party is giving up the right to litigate in court, and, in particular, the right to a jury trial. [read post]
17 Jun 2009, 3:12 pm
She noted recurring questions concerning the extent of the right of appeal within the military justice system and the powers of the system's courts. [read post]
17 Jun 2009, 2:57 pm
Forced arbitration agreements strip individuals of their legal rights, and ultimately deprive them of equal justice under the law. [read post]
17 Jun 2009, 12:02 pm
Dan Gilgoff reports that they contend the Memorandum essentially elevates same-sex partnerships to a status that approximates marriage, in violation of at least the spirit of the federal Defense of Marriage Act.06/18/09 NPR's WAMU Diane Rehm Show:President Obama has signed a directive giving new benefits to same sex partners of federal employees, but many gay rights advocates argue the administration is failing on campaign promises: An update on the Obama administration and… [read post]
15 Jun 2009, 11:22 am
(For example, Mary Bonauto, civil rights project director for Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders, told the NY Times that the stronger religious-liberty exemptions were "no big deal. [read post]
13 Jun 2009, 2:42 pm
  The suit filed in federal court in Boston by Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) doesn't even bother challenging Section 2, focusing entirely on Section 3, which is the much more important (and injurious) provision. [read post]
12 Jun 2009, 10:10 pm
It's my hope that this new blog, dealing with only the legalities of personal injury actions in Massachusetts, and the legal rights of injury victims to recover damages for injuries they've suffered due to another person's negligence, will bring my readers equally interesting and useful information. [read post]
12 Jun 2009, 3:12 pm
Yesterday's hearing on H.R. 569, the Equal Justice for Our Military Act, was what civics books teach us the legislative process should be like. [read post]
12 Jun 2009, 3:09 pm
[W]hen notable gun-rights advocates such as Don Kates and Stephen P. [read post]
11 Jun 2009, 4:07 am
The argument is that it's the right thing to do. [read post]
5 Jun 2009, 12:10 am
Pro-life advocates, including Bill O'Reilly (who reportedly referred to Dr. [read post]
4 Jun 2009, 7:48 am
And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality. [read post]
2 Jun 2009, 11:11 am
CHENEY: I made the announcement at the outset that I believe equal rights means equal rights for everybody and that people ought to be able to enter into any kind of relationship they want, but that the states ought to retain the ability to regulate and determine what's marriage and what the legal status of those unions are. [read post]
2 Jun 2009, 10:00 am
  I have advocated endlessly for these issues that I believe we all should have the right to experience, including the equal rights to marriage. [read post]
1 Jun 2009, 3:21 am
And I've been advocating for a written constitution for some time. [read post]
1 Jun 2009, 12:48 am
Everyone knows you can’t have your cake and eat it too: I am a firm believer in the death penalty, but I am an equally firm believer in the rights and protections guaranteed by the Constitution. [read post]
31 May 2009, 5:59 pm
Texas, proved highly successful.Today, marriage equality advocates have pursued the same strategy, and they are currently achieving more success than any other progressive social movement. [read post]