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Rahmbo vs. the Teachers Union

Opinion Journal - Thu, 2024-11-28 00:43
By Allysia Finley The Chicago school district and teachers union can't agree on a new contract, and the biggest roadblock is (surprise!) collective bargaining.


Calif. gay-marriage ban headed to Supreme Court

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The sponsors of California's same-sex marriage ban said Tuesday they plan to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a landmark appellate court ruling that struck down the law as unconstitutional.

Alliance Defense Fund lawyer Brian Raum said Proposition 8 backers "absolutely" would take the case to ...

TheHill.com: "Keeping your cell phone from spying on you"

FourthAmendment.com - News - Thu, 2024-11-28 00:43

TheHill.com: Keeping your cell phone from spying on you by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah):

In the age of Onstar, smartphones and GPS tracking devices, we are more effective than ever at tracking people. But the line between a convenient tool and an unreasonable search has become increasingly nebulous.

No one wants their every move surreptitiously monitored without permission – whether it be law enforcement, a spurned partner, or a nefarious stranger keeping tabs on us. Given the legal ambiguities associated with modern technology, we must update and clarify the law.

Although the Supreme Court ruled attaching a GPS device to a person’s car without their knowledge constitutes a search under the Fourth Amendment, there are no rules governing the use of geolocation information obtained from other types of devices.

LGBT donors back President Obama, big time

CNN - Politics - Thu, 2024-11-28 00:43
After President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage, a group organizing a fundraiser on his behalf suddenly had to find a bigger venue. The event, featuring the pop singer Pink, is one of two LGBT-organized fundraisers Obama is expected to attend on the West Coast on Wednesday.
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Walker deals unions big blow, Obama smaller one

CNN - Politics - Thu, 2024-11-28 00:43
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will successfully overcome a recall vote that would have stripped him of his job, CNN projects based on exit polling data and partial vote results.
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Recalling a governor is rare

CNN - Politics - Thu, 2024-11-28 00:43
Many have tried, especially in California, but few have managed to successfully oust a U.S. governor through a recall election.
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Northeast Ohio teen indicted in 3 school-shooting deaths

CLEVELAND (AP) — A 17-year-old has been indicted in Ohio in the school shooting deaths of three students and the wounding of three others.

The indictment was returned Tuesday in Geauga County, east of Cleveland, against T.J. Lane.

A judge ruled last month that the youth must be tried as ...

Zimmerman delays filing for new bond hearing

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An attorney for the former neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing Trayvon Martin is delaying his request for a new bond hearing.

George Zimmerman's attorney announced on his legal team's website Tuesday that he would put off filing a new bond motion. He offered no further ...

Disney to banish junk-food ads from kid shows

NEW YORK — Disney says its programming will no longer be sponsored by junk food.

The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will become the first major media company to ban such ads for its TV channels, radio stations and websites intended for children. That means kids watching Saturday ...

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