How Did Trump Win: The Ebb and Flow of Progress in America
Newton’s Third Law states “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Perhaps this principle applies equally to […]
Reproductive Rights
Moving Forward
Last night, Donald Trump won the presidential election. Hillary Clinton is likely to win the popular vote, bringing back painful
Whole Woman’s Health v. Cole: Amicus Brief Personalizes Choice
In March, the Supreme Court will hear Whole Woman’s Health v. Cole, which is likely to be the most important
October 26, 2015: Weekly News Roundup
Family Hires High-Profile Civil-Rights Lawyer after Roadside Shooting of Black Church Musician by Officer in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Corey
Planned Parenthood’s Fight for Funding: The attack on women’s health
On Tuesday, the controversy over Planned Parenthood continued as the organization’s president Cecile Richards was called in to testify in
Amicus, LGBTQ Rights, Poverty and Economic Justice, Reproductive Rights, Sex Equality
Where Gay Rights Meet Gender Wrongs
With an ever-growing list of accomplishments—from state nondiscrimination laws to inevitable nationwide marriage to prominent positions in society and government—gay
Nov. 5: Weekly News Roundup
After an eventful midterm election, there are numerous new developments related to civil rights. Here is a selection of the most significant:
Amicus, Courts & Judicial Interpretation, Freedom of Expression, Reproductive Rights, Sex Equality
Hobby Lobby and the Establishment Clause
In light of the Supreme Court hearing oral argument today in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., we are excited
Religion, Contraceptives, and the ACA: Recent Developments
Simply being an employee of a religious organization does not require that you must succumb to their religious mandate, especially when the important government interest of protecting women’s rights is at stake.
Amicus, Criminal Justice, LGBTQ Rights, Poverty and Economic Justice, Reproductive Rights, Weekly News Roundup
February 10: Weekly News Roundup
Welcome to the first weekly CRCL news roundup. Each week, a contributor to the CRCL blog will pick out a
Amicus, Courts & Judicial Interpretation, Freedom of Expression, Reproductive Rights, Voting and Elections Rights
Linda Greenhouse on The Roberts Project
Linda Greenhouse – October 10, 2013 Ms. Greenhouse began by noting that it is an under appreciated aspect of the