Reflecting on the latest U.S. Supreme Court ruling on political contributions, with help from William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” : “The world is still deceived with ornament. “In law, what plea so tainted and corrupt “But, being season’d with a gracious voice, “Obscures the show of evil?” Some things never seem to change. Pat […]
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Leonard Pitts: Civil rights assaulted by Supreme Court
Last week was bittersweet for the cause of human dignity. On one hand, the Supreme Court gave us reason for applause, striking down barriers against the full citizenship of gay men and lesbians. On the other, it gave us reason for dread, gutting the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The 5-4 decision was stunning and despicable, […]
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