Come hear Tom discuss the legal theory behind a possible lawsuit to challenge the gerrymandering that is sure to occur in the upcoming redistricting process.
In These Times has a good article on the firm’s recent efforts with the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the New York Times published an op-ed on the filibuster, which has generated a fair amount of discussion.
Progress Illinois talks about the Restoring America’s Commitment to Consumers Act.
Christopher Hayes at the Nation weighs in on the filibuster.
Join Tom at the Public Square, a program of the Illinois Humanities Council, for a panel discussion on the ongoing repercussions of the historic Republic Windows and Doors factory occupation.
Rick Perlstein is an excellent writer and friend who was recently interviewed by the Columbia Journalism Review about the Washington Post’s coverage of ACORN. Rick has a website that is worth a look, and of course his 2008 book Nixonland should be read by everyone.
Progress Illinois has been following the case from the beginning. Their latest report is on today’s oral arguments:
This morning, oral arguments for Quinn v. Judge were held in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Court. You can listen to the discussion at the Seventh Circuit Court’s website. That’s Marty Oberman speaking on behalf of the plaintiff.
