Scott Bateman responds to Sen. Jeff Sessions at the confirmation hearings for Judge Sotomayor.
When Old White Guys Attack
by Mike Madden, Salon
Senator Sessions, along with other Republican Senators, alleged that Sonia Sotomayor would use her heritage to decide cases as a Supreme Court Justice.
Closed Sessions
by Sarah Wildman, The New Republic
Senator Sessions has a troubled history with race. He unsuccessfully prosecuted three civil rights workers for defrauding 14 ballots out of 1.7 million cast, called the NAACP "un-American," and is known for making racist remarks.
Meet the Knuckleheads of the U.S. Senate
by Salon Staff
Salon named Senator Sessions to this list for his racist comments.
Empathy is NOT Prejudice
Senate Republicans, Sonia Sotomayor, and the Default Norm
"Affirmative action" and "empathy" are personal