Roger Pilon moderated a panel discussion on the relationship between Congress and the federal judiciary. The panelists discussed the jurisdictional disputes between the legislative and judic…
80 viewsDavid Cole talked about the book he co-wrote with Jules Lobel, Less Safe, Less Free: Why America Is Losing the War on Terror, published by New Press. In his book, Professor Cole argues that,…
140 viewsParticipants spoke about recent amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Civil liberties and national security experts spoke about legal and constitutional objections to the …
89 viewsMembers of the American Bar Association Task Force on Presidential Signing Statements and the Separation of Powers Doctrine released a report on the constitutional and legal issues surroundi…
231 viewsA panel progressives and libertarians moderated by Neera Tanden talked about the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment, baring states and the judiciary from legalizing same-sex marriage. Among…
195 viewsParticipants discussed the nomination of Judge John Roberts to the Supreme Court and the potential impact of his appointment on issues of concern to the gay, lesbian, and transgender communi…
179 viewsSenator Schumer spoke about the choice of a Supreme Court nominee. On July 1, Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O’Connor had announced her plan to retire before the start of the nex…
96 viewsDr. Dean Hamer, of the National Cancer Institute, discussed politics and scientific research at an event sponsored by the Lesbian & Gay Congressional Staff Association. His remarks entitled …
198 viewsTimothy McFeeley, executive director of the Human Rights Campaign Fund, spoke about employment practices in congressional offices during a news conference held by the Human Rights Campaign F…
74 viewsSpeakers from the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association shared perspectives on a variety of issues confronting the gay community. The keynote address to the conference was delivered by Re…
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