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Jun 24, 2022

The Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s What That Could Mean In The D.C. Region

Several hundred people gathered outside the nation’s highest court in D.C., many of whom were devastated after learning about the justices’ decision.

Jun 10, 2022

Poor People In The D.C. Region Struggle To Access Abortion. The SCOTUS Decision Could Make It Worse

Abortions are expensive, more so if the pregnancy is not detected early. Some organizations, and pending legislation, aim to reduce these barriers.

May 10, 2022

What We Know About This Weekend’s Abortion Protest

As a part of a national day of action this Saturday, several groups are staging a “Bans Off DC” demonstration on the National Mall followed by a march to the Supreme Court.

Sep 27, 2020

Demonstrators Gather Outside Supreme Court To Protest Trump Nomination

Several advocacy groups organized a demonstration against the nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

Sep 27, 2020

Local Democratic Lawmakers Oppose Trump’s Supreme Court Appointment

Senators in Maryland and Virginia are decrying a Supreme Court justice appointment before the election.

Jun 19, 2017

Supreme Court Sides With ‘Disparaging’ Trademarks In Decision That’ll Impact Washington’s Football Team

The court ruled that federal trademarks can be offensive.

Sep 08, 2016

Prosecutors Won’t Retry Former Va. Governor Bob McDonnell

The Supreme Court voted unanimously this June to overturn his corruption conviction.

Jun 28, 2016

Stop The Presses: Newspaper Mistakes Which Virginia Governor Got Cleared Of Corruption

The paper says the headline was an error, not an instance of clairvoyance.

Feb 16, 2016

Justice Scalia To Lie In Repose At SCOTUS This Friday

His funeral will take place on Saturday at D.C.’s Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.

Dec 09, 2015

Antonin Scalia Says Black Scientists Would Benefit From A ‘Slower’ Academic Track

Today the Supreme Court justice said, “They’re being pushed into schools that are too advanced for them.”

 
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