Talking Justice
"Where you can join the conversation about law and American life." This blawg provides links to stories on NPR's Justice Talking radio program and podcast. as well as posts from a rotation of bloggers on various legal topics.
Author: There is a different commentator for each day of the month. Commentators come from politically diverse organizations such as the Federalist Society, the National Council of Churches, the American Bar Association, the satirical music group The Capitol Steps, law professors, activists, legal blogs and newspapers.
Blawg Related Categories: Legal News Publication • Podcaster • Podcast
Recent Posts from Talking Justice
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Catholics & Obama -- A Matter of Faith Reconciled with Hope
Douglas W. Kmiec Chair and professor of Constitutional Law at Pepperdine University; the former Dean & St. Thomas More Professor of Law at The Catholic University of America and author of Can a Catholic…
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Part Two
As I write this message during the Congressional August recess, I am more optimistic than ever that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act will be passed by this Congress and signed by President…
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A Year in the Life
Iraqi refugees in Syria in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Photo courtesy of the AP. This week on War News Radio, we compile the most compelling stories that we’ve heard…
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Best of Summer '08
Two Iraqi soldiers during a nighttime patrol in the city of Mousel in northern Iraq. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri. This week on War News Radio, we proudly present some of our favorite pieces…
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Learning the Wrong Lessons
By Kevin Cathcart, Lambda Legal Executive Director Back-to-school time brings up mixed feelings for most students, but for some LGBTQ students, fear and anxiety are there in the mix. That’s harmful. It’s unfair. And it’s…
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Support Systems
Afghan women learning to make fruit preserves. Photo courtesy of Rosemary Stasek. This week on War News Radio, we examine just how closely Pakistan’s equivalent of the CIA is tied to Taliban attacks in…
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Thank God for those who "flipped-flopped" on race
One thing I have learned after over 13 years of fighting to bring my nation closer to its promise of equal treatment for every American regardless of race, sex, color or ethnicity is that politicians…
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Hand in Hand
This week on War News Radio, an Iraqi journalist tells us the story of a suicide bombing, which exploded thirty meters away from him during a peaceful political demonstration. Ayub Nuri prepared this report.…
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Squaring Off
This week on War News Radio, we take a look at US-Iran diplomacy and what it means for the two countries to be engaging in talks. Asher Sered and Alex Imas prepared this report.…
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Justice Talking Says Farewell
Note: Justice Talking ceased production on June 30 of 2008. Commenting on blog posts has been suspended. Listeners who still want to communicate with us may address emails to: "jtinfo@justicetalking.org." Thank you from the JT…