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Did Justice Roberts Set Booby-Traps in His Commerce Clause Ruling? Did Justice Roberts Set Booby-Traps in His Commerce Clause Ruling?

Is Roberts “gutting the Commerce Clause”—or merely throwing red meat to the right?

Jun 28, 2012 / Blog / Leslie Savan

The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold The Supreme Court Leaves Romney in the Cold

 Mitt's reaction to today's decision was feeble, and telling.

Jun 28, 2012 / Robert Scheer

Obamacare Upheld: How and Why Did Justice Roberts Do It?

Obamacare Upheld: How and Why Did Justice Roberts Do It? Obamacare Upheld: How and Why Did Justice Roberts Do It?

President Obama may not call the individual mandate a “tax”—but John Roberts does.

Jun 28, 2012 / Blog / David Cole

Howard Dean on Healthcare Ruling: ‘The President Won’ Howard Dean on Healthcare Ruling: ‘The President Won’

"It’s going to be hard for conservatives to say that John Roberts condoned a socialist plan,” Howard Dean tells The Nation.

Jun 28, 2012 / Blog / Ari Berman

What Has Really Happened to America’s Soldiers What Has Really Happened to America’s Soldiers

If US troops find themselves morally injured, shouldn’t we ask: Who put them in the position to suffer such wounds in the first place?

Jun 28, 2012 / Nan Levinson

Outside the Court, GOP Revs Up Base While Progressives Cheer Outside the Court, GOP Revs Up Base While Progressives Cheer

Republicans will push for a full repeal of the law, while many Democrats are promising to add even more to it. 

Jun 28, 2012 / Blog / George Zornick

Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’ Bernie Sanders, Nurses: We Still Need ‘Medicare for All’

Senator and key union recognize that today's health care ruling is vital, but ultimately they say it's not enough.

Jun 28, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols

Republicans Freak Out Over Ruling, Renew Attack on Obamacare Republicans Freak Out Over Ruling, Renew Attack on Obamacare

This may be the rare instance where what is good for the country is good for Mitt Romney.

Jun 28, 2012 / Blog / Ben Adler

Supreme Court Upholds Obama’s Healthcare Law Supreme Court Upholds Obama’s Healthcare Law

The Court issued the biggest ruling of its term on Thursday.

Jun 28, 2012 / Blog / Ari Melber

WATCH LIVE: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Obamacare WATCH LIVE: The Supreme Court’s Ruling on Obamacare

Video and links for the Court's ruling on President Obama's signature piece of legislation.

Jun 27, 2012 / The Nation

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