The Republican Party, in no small part, was created as the abolitionist Party (aided by many Christians to whom slavery was abhorrent). Yet, even though it was the Republicans that actually pushed LBJ’s Civil Rights Act of 1964 to completion, the Democrats have taken credit for it ever since.
SCOTUS, 5-4: Abortion Providers Win, Women’s Health Loses
Cross-posted from Leaven for the Loaf: The U.S. Supreme Court today struck down a Louisiana law requiring an abortion provider to have admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of the abortion facility. The case was June Medical Services v. Russo. The vote was 5-4, with Justice Stephen Breyer writing for a majority that included … Read more