Topic: Supreme Court
Dear Justice Clarence Thomas …
More than 30 years ago, the late Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., whom we honored with a mural this week, urged a new Supreme Court Justice to remember the help he got along the way — a message with new urgency as the Court revisits affirmative action
By A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.
“Greathearted, Restless, Full of Purpose”
An oral history of the life and legacy of Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, being honored by The Citizen next week
By Malcolm Burnley
The Rise of the Philadelphia Black Lawyer
A longtime legal legend created a detailed timeline of Black lawyers in America. Here, a look at how A. Leon Higginbotham intersected with that timeline — and made history himself
By Carl Singley
Ali Velshi Banned Book Club with Margaret Atwood
The prolific, iconic author of "A Handmaid's Tale" speaks with the MSNBC anchor about the increasing threat of American autocracy
By Ali Velshi
Guns, Abortion and the Folly of Originalism
The Supreme Court decisions on abortion and handguns are more informed by Humpty Dumpty than by sophisticated legal reasoning
By Carl Singley
Local Action!
The city has tried—and failed—twice before to pass local gun control. Is now the time to test the courts and state legislature and try again?
By Mark Dent
Still not here, still not now
Another Supreme Court decision paving the way for more local gun control laws still doesn't change anything in Philadelphia
By Stephen St. VincentCourt Protects Philly Voters
How a historic vote means your voice will still be heard (as loudly)
By Stephen St. Vincent
Court May Dock Philly Unions’ Clout
The Friedrich case could mean less money—and less influence—for Philly unions
By Stephen St. Vincent
Not here, not now
Why a Supreme Court decision paving the way for more local gun control laws will not change anything in Philadelphia
By Stephen St. Vincent