Brett Kavanaugh, “Common Sense,” and Class Prejudice
In ruling on a case involving the rights of telephone company employees to wear union t-shirts...
Brett Kavanaugh, “Common Sense,” and Class Prejudice
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Watch Out Workers, Here Comes Brett Kavanaugh
Watch Out Workers, Here Comes Brett Kavanaugh
In 2010, a trainer at SeaWorld drowned when the killer whale she was working with during a...
The Kavanaugh Nomination and Labor
The Kavanaugh Nomination and Labor
Yesterday, President Trump nominated Brett Kavanaugh to replace retiring Justice Anthony...
In Janus, the Court’s “Originalists” Show Their True Colors
In Janus, the Court’s “Originalists” Show Their True Colors
It shouldn’t have come as a surprise to anyone that when faced with a choice between...
Today’s News & Commentary — June 29, 2018
Today’s News & Commentary — June 29, 2018
In Chicago, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois ruled in favor of...
Janus News Roundup
Janus News Roundup
“The day that organized labor has been dreading for several years is finally here,” Sarah Jaffe...
Janus and the Rise of Dark Money “Justice”
Janus and the Rise of Dark Money “Justice”
In February, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Janus v. AFSCME. Today, a slight...
Preliminary Janus Summary
Preliminary Janus Summary
Here’s a very quick summary based on an even quicker read of the Court’s Janus opinion which...
Could Originalism Save Public Sector Unions?
Could Originalism Save Public Sector Unions?
Justice Gorsuch’s silence during the Janus oral argument generated considerable buzz. Wishful...
Today’s News & Commentary — May 21, 2018
Today’s News & Commentary — May 21, 2018
The Editorial Board of the New York Daily News yesterday drew attention to what has been a...
Janus and the Problem with Alleging Lochnerism
Janus and the Problem with Alleging Lochnerism
Janus, the Court’s case about public sector agency fees that will be decided this term, is a...
Janus Amicus Demonstrates That Unions Protect LGBT Workers
Janus Amicus Demonstrates That Unions Protect LGBT Workers
A coalition of six organizations committed to eliminating discrimination against LGBT...