Tag Archives: Antonin Scalia

Tom Garrett for Supreme Court Justice

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Tom Garrett

In the wake of the death of the most brilliant legal mind of my lifetime, we’ve already drowned in stories ranging from simple political posturing to outright grave-dancing. President Obama should select a nominee for the Supreme Court. Failing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, Politics | Tagged Antonin Scalia, Barack Obama, Chuck Schumer, Commentary, Constitutional Law, Delusions, Humor, Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, Politics, Supreme Court | 7 Comments

Distortion for the Greater Good

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Tom Garrett

It’s as fascinating as it is frustrating to watch the media spin a story to suit its preferred narrative. Our weekly example comes from the controversy surrounding oral arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas, the latest affirmative action case to reach … Continue reading →

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Best of 2013

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Tom Garrett

I wasn’t quite as prolific in 2013 as I was in 2012, as this will be “only” the 72nd post on this blog this year. However, part of that had to do with the fact that I’ve been writing for … Continue reading →

Posted in Commentary, General Culture and News, Site Stuff | Tagged 2013, Antonin Scalia, Best Of, Bullying, Commentary, Free Speech, General Culture and News, Improvised Shakespeare Company, Mark Henry, Offensiveness, Patrick Stewart, Professional Wrestling, Site Stuff, Washington Redskins, WWE | Leave a comment

Understanding Scalia

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Tom Garrett

Justice Antonin Scalia authored a Supreme Court opinion published today that curtailed certain kinds of police searches using drug-sniffing dogs. The holding in Florida v. Jardines was that such searches are unconstitutional and a violation of the rights secured by the Fourth … Continue reading →