"This is a brazen challenge to our federal structure. It echoes the philosophy of John C. Calhoun, a virulent defender of the slaveholding South who insisted that States had the right to “veto” or “nullif[y]” any federal law with which they disagreed. Address of J. Calhoun, Speeches of John C. Calhoun 17–43 (1843). Lest the … Continue reading Sotomayor Spits Fire in a Dissenting Opinion in Whole Women’s Health v. Jackson
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The Power of One
"The 2008 state champion, with a total of 42 points, now approaching the award stand," proclaims the announcer. "The Lady Hornets of Rochelle High School consists of a total of one individual." There's no crowd roar. There's no crowd left. The presenter hands her the team trophy." —Gary Smith, "The Power of One." Sports Illustrated. … Continue reading The Power of One
