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Judge Neil Gorsuch testifies before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee on his nomination as Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

Hearings Begin for Supreme Court Nominee

April 3, 2017 btwuser 0

This week, over on the Election Central Web site we examine the beginning of the confirmation hearing process for Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch. […]

Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch. Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call/AP Images.

Neil Gorsuch–Trump’s SCOTUS Pick

February 13, 2017 btwuser 0

This week, over on the Election Central Web site we take a look at President Trump’s first nominee to the Supreme Court. The death of Justice […]

You Decide: Should the Supreme Court Rule Against the Redskins Logo?

October 4, 2016 btwuser 0

This week, the Supreme Court has agreed to review the case of Lee v. Tam, which may have an important impact on the ongoing Washington […]

Interior view of the Court Chamber of the United States Supreme Court, Washington D.C., USA. The US Supreme Court Building, designed by architect, Cass Gilbert, was built from 1932 to 1935. Carol Highsmith, photographer. Photographed: [between 1980 and 2006]. 1 color transparency; 4 x 5 in. or smaller. Forms part of the Carol M. Highsmith Archive. Gift and purchase; Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith Archive, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. MHE World.

Stuff YOU Should Know

June 30, 2016 btwuser 0

Officer Acquittal in Freddie Gray Case Last year, btw brought you news of the death of Freddie Gray. Gray died while in the custody of Baltimore, Maryland […]

Crayon wheel. McGraw-Hill Education. MHE World

Stuff YOU Should Know

March 11, 2016 btwuser 0

McDonalds in Brazil Under Investigation As you probably know, McDonald’s is the largest hamburger fast food chain in the world, with restaurants located in 119 […]

Low angle view of the Contemplation of Justice by James Earle Fraser and the west facade portico of the United States Supreme Court Building against a clear blue sky, Washington D.C., USA. Pixtal/AGE Fotostock. MHE World.

Stuff YOU Should Know

October 15, 2015 btwuser 0

Historic Flooding in the Carolinas When Hurricane Joaquin, which originated in the Caribbean, did not reach landfall on the eastern coast of the United States, […]

The crowd reacts as the ruling on same-sex marriage was announced outside of the Supreme Court in Washington, Friday June 26, 2015. Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin

Landmark Ruling on Marriage Equality

July 1, 2015 btwuser 0

At the end of June, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ended its 2014–2015 term with a number of hot-topic decisions. One of […]

South Carolina Statehouse. Photo: Ilene MacDonald/Alamy

Charleston Deaths Cause National Debate

June 24, 2015 btwuser 0

On Wednesday, June 18, in Charleston, South Carolina, nine African American members of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal church were shot and killed while attending […]

Stuff YOU Should Know

June 30, 2014 btwuser 0

Iraq Erupts Into Violence It has been a while since btw reported on major military and political activity in Iraq. Recently, however, members of the […]

YOU DECIDE: Death by Lethal Injection

June 5, 2014 btwuser 0

Is Death by Lethal Injection Cruel and Unusual Punishment? Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a Missouri man’s scheduled execution of a by lethal […]