Archive for May, 2008

Texas Supreme Court Challenges Incest Taboo

May 31, 2008

Texas Supreme Court Challenges Incest Taboo

Justices of the Texas Supreme Court Link

Court Contra Culture?

Michael Collins
Washington, D.C.
The Texas Supreme Court just struck a blow at the foundation of civilized society – the incest taboo. On April 28, 2008, the Court overturned a Texas Department of Family and Protective Services finding that removed [...]

A Memorial for Habeas Corpus

May 27, 2008

A Memorial to Habeas Corpus

We celebrate Memorial Day to honor those who fought for the quest for civil rights and civil liberties for all. If that sounds idealistic, that’s what memorials are about.
When I wrote Polite Fascism Contracts the Right to Vote, I included an extended footnote which I’m sure few read. I decided to [...]

Bending Over for Bush

May 23, 2008

Bending Over For Bush

21 War Loving Senate Democrats
Give Bush $165 Billion for More War

Michael Collins
“Scoop” Independent News
Washington, D.C.
It is now their war. Iraq has been and will be the war of every Senator and Representative who funds the madness.
Over four thousand U.S. troops have been killed in battle in Iraq. [...]

ANOTHER SUPREME OUTRAGE: POLITE FASCISM

May 13, 2008

ANOTHER SUPREME OUTRAGE

Justices Stevens, Kennedy, and Roberts combined with Scalia, Alito, and Thomas to take voting rights back to1898. Image (left), Image (right)
POLITE FASCISM CONTRACTS THE
RIGHT TO VOTE
William Crawford, et al, Petitioners 07-21 v.
Marion County Elections Board et al.
Indiana Democratic Party, et al., Petitioners 07-25 v. Todd Rokita,
Indiana Secretary of State, et al.
U. S. [...]