Sep 24
Drama, controversy marked the first Supreme Court justices
It was 223 years ago today that Congress signed the law that created the Supreme Court, and a look at the first court shows personal drama that included a justice dodging creditors, a failed suicide attempt and a Chief Justice who was America’s most-hated man.
Sep 21
Swing state polls put Obama closer to election-day win
Expect a flurry of campaign activity in nine battleground states until Election Day: The latest polls show President Barack Obama closer to clinching the presidential race, unless the GOP can stem the tide in a handful of swing states.
Sep 20
Group wants football giant to stop mentioning Christ before games
One of the nation’s biggest college football programs is fighting a secular group over demands to stop a prayer that mentions Jesus Christ before home games, in a story that could have wider implications.
Sep 19
Most people get a C minus on a basic Constitution test
Constitution Daily’s recent national pop quiz on 10 basic questions about the Constitution showed wide awareness—and some confusion—over our founding charter. But most people got a C on the test.
Sep 18
Romney video, Libya parts of an Election 2012 Autumn Surprise?
The Libya crisis and the Romney campaign video are taking the Obama-Romney race in a different direction. But fall campaign surprises are hardly new—as are leaked private campaign meetings.
