The buildup to Supreme Court confirmation hearings normally leaves Washington, D.C., in a frenzied state. Robert Bork was the conservatives’ dream and the liberals’ nightmare. Clarence Thomas was replacing Thurgood Marshall. John Roberts was the first nominee for chief justice in nearly two decades. Sonia Sotomayor was the first Latina ever nominated. You get the [...]
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He Walked in Our Shoes
Posted in Sex Discrimination, Women & Economic Security, Women and Work, tagged economic security, employment discrimination, Gerald Gardner, NOW, sex bias on July 31, 2009, | Leave a Comment »
The road to true equality for women in the workplace is built on the work of so many. This morning I learned of the passing of one of its quiet giants, Gerald Gardner. If, like me, you were born before 1973, you recall seeing employment ads stating “Man Wanted” or “Woman Wanted.” There they were, [...]
Supreme Court Hears Harassment Case
Posted in Voter Education, Women and Civil Rights, tagged Amicus Curiae, Crawford v. Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Da, employment discrimination, free speech, Judicial Nominations, Supreme Court, Title IX, Voter Guides, voting rights on October 9, 2008, | 2 Comments »
Monday marked the first day of the U.S. Supreme Court’s new term. During this term, the court will hear cases covering a number of important issues, including employment discrimination, free speech, Title IX, voting rights, and access to the courts. Yesterday the court heard the oral arguments for a significant sexual harassment case, Crawford v. [...]
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