Observations From Inside the Supreme Court

My coverage of what it was like to be inside the Supreme Court during the health care ruling for Watchdog Wire: “Hundreds stood in line outside the Supreme Court this morning, waiting to be allowed inside to hear the reading of this monumental case. Hundreds of others gathered in crowds outside, ready to protest or … Continued

Supreme Court Overturns Parts of Arizona’s Immigration Law

My coverage of the Supreme Court’s ruling at WatchdogWire: “At the Supreme Court building this morning, spectators were on the edge of their seats as Justice Anthony Kennedy read the court’s ruling to strike down key provisions in Arizona’s immigration law. The court did uphold the provision requiring officers to check the papers of those … Continued

The Nanny State

Over the years, we have seen the ever-increasing role of the state in enforcing “healthy” habits and regulations. The enforcement of morality has affected almost every aspect of our daily lives, from abortion, to drugs, to healthcare. Students in Arizona are some of the newest victims of these laws. Community colleges in the Phoenix-metro area have recently launched … Continued