Citizens United for Free Speech

The Supreme Court did something very unusual and extremely rare on the last day of its term, June 29...

Hans von Spakovsky July 15, 2009

Conservatives Right to Oppose Section 5 of Civil Rights Act

Ponnuru criticizes a dissent by Justice Clarence Thomas which argues that Section 5 is outdated...

Hans von Spakovsky July 13, 2009

Court Leaves Intrusive Voting Rights Rule at Risk

The case began when a small Texas utility district sued the U.S. attorney general, claiming that it was...

Hans von Spakovsky June 26, 2009

Obama Administration May Have First Real Scandal

The DOJ’s recent decision to drop a clear, unambiguous case is even puzzling lawyers.

Hans von Spakovsky June 8, 2009

Minnesota Senate Race: The Saga Continues

On June 1, the Minnesota Supreme Court will hear arguments on the closest U.S. Senate race in the...

Hans von Spakovsky May 11, 2009

Under Napolitano, Expect Department of No-Land Security

Napolitano may dismantle homeland security's most important functions.

Hans von Spakovsky December 15, 2008

Obama's Thought Police

The Obama camp. is threatening the license of television stations for running political ads that Obama claims...

Hans von Spakovsky October 2, 2008

Obama Flip-Flops on Public Campaign Funds: Will McCain be Hoist on His Own Petard?

Obama’s decision not to take public funds for the general election was a total reversal...

Hans von Spakovsky June 23, 2008