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Obama nominates Latina to Supreme Court Posted: 26 May 2009 01:13 PM PDT In what is sure to be a contentious debate, Obama nominated Federal Appeals Judge, Sonia Sotomayor to replace Justice Souter.  Some are hailing this decision as a victory for gender and racial equality.  Others are worried about some of her previous statements regarding race, gender, and applying personal bias when interpreting constitutional law.  Still others  claim that the philosophical slant of the Court will be left unchanged. What do you think?  What criteria should be applied to selecting a Supreme Court Justice?  Do race and gender have a role to play?  Or should unbiased interpretation and strict application of the Constitution trump all other considerations? Read here.

California Supreme Court upholds gay marriage ban Posted: 26 May 2009 01:02 PM PDT Early last year, the California Supreme Court ruled that it was unconstitutional to deny same-sex couples the right to marry.  About 18,000 gay couples married before California voters passed Proposition 8 in November, banning gay marriage. Today, the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Proposition 8, although it allowed the 18,000 or so same-sex couples to remain married.  Gay rights activists pledge to resume the fight. The majority 6-1 ruling made a very compelling statement, claiming they were “limited to interpreting and applying the principles and rules embodied in the California Constitution, setting aside our own personal beliefs and values.” Here are some questions worth considering: Do you think the California court upheld its constitutional duty? Do you think the Government has the right to define marriage?  What if a majority of voters passes a new proposition allowing gay marriage in the future? Read here.

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