Monsanto wins SCOTUS case over genetically-engineered soy beans
The Court rejected an Indiana farmer's claim that his crops were not covered by the biotech company's patents
Monday, May 13, 2013 3:53 PM UTC 42Technology Associated Press, Monsanto
Elena Kagan
Technology Associated Press, Monsanto
Proposition 8 defenders have gender anxiety
Fear of marriage as "genderless institution" guides anti-gay crew in court today. Why SCOTUS may not buy it
Tuesday, Mar 26, 2013 8:46 PM UTC 11Politics Proposition 8, Gay Marriage
Split decision on gay marriage?
Expect the Supreme Court to offer two very different rulings on Prop 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act
Monday, Dec 10, 2012 4:58 PM UTCPolitics The American Prospect, DoMA
Supercommittee under lobbyist assault
Unless Congress forces disclosure, money will prevail over democracy in budget cutting
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011 6:15 PM UTC 17News Budget Showdown, Elena Kagan
Kagan’s first steps on the Court
In two important cases, the newest Justice refuses to join with Ginsburg and Sotomayor
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010 10:14 AM UTC 176Politics Elena Kagan, Washington, D.C.
Tuesday link dump: Firefighting
Vladimir Putin takes matters into his own hands, Elena Kagan's Bolshevism, Obama's timing, and more Jeff Greene fun
Tuesday, Aug 10, 2010 10:45 PM UTCPolitics War Room, 2010 Elections, Drugs
Actually, Obama couldn’t have done much better than Kagan
The soon-to-be Supreme Court justice was probably the most liberal pick that could have gotten through the Senate
Friday, Aug 6, 2010 7:45 PM UTC 75Politics Elena Kagan, War Room
The alleged political benefits of moderation
Despite being the "safe" choice, Kagan is confirmed with fewer votes and less public support than Sotomayor
Friday, Aug 6, 2010 11:07 AM UTC 95Politics Elena Kagan, Washington, D.C.
Senate confirms Kagan as 112th justice
Vote is 63-37 for President Obama's second Supreme Court nominee
Thursday, Aug 5, 2010 7:51 PM UTC 19News Elena Kagan, Supreme Court
Senators make final arguments on Elena Kagan
Oppenents and supporters get in their last words before the near-certain vote to confirm later this week
Tuesday, Aug 3, 2010 3:39 PM UTCNews Elena Kagan
Key Republican previews case against Kagan
Sen. Jeff Sessions says the Supreme Court nominee has dangerous political approach to the law, lacks experience
Monday, Aug 2, 2010 8:53 PM UTCNews Elena Kagan, Jeff Sessions
Senator Ben Nelson will vote against Kagan
The Nebraska Dem won't filibuster Obama's second Supreme Court nominee, but he has to prove that he's no liberal
Friday, Jul 30, 2010 10:15 PM UTC 67Politics Elena Kagan, War Room
Top Judiciary Republican calls Kagan “dangerous”
Sen. Jeff Sessions says Americans won't forgive voting to "impose a legal progressive activist legislator"
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010 10:30 PM UTC 29News Elena Kagan, U.S. Senate
GOP Sen. Lugar to support Kagan for Supreme Court
Indiana Republican is only the second in his party to announce his intention to confirm the nominee
Wednesday, Jul 21, 2010 7:52 PM UTCNews Richard G. Lugar, R-Ind.
Obama hails Senate committee vote approving Kagan
The president calls approval a "bipartisan affirmation of her strong performance"
Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010 5:36 PM UTCNews Elena Kagan
Judiciary panel approves Kagan for Supreme Court
Sen. Lindsay Graham is the lone Republican to support the nominee. Confirmation expected as early as next week
Tuesday, Jul 20, 2010 4:45 PM UTCNews Elena Kagan, Supreme Court
Elena Kagan’s niece crashes New York Dem candidate into reporter’s car, drives off
A Democratic candidate for New York attorney general plows into a reporter's parked car
Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010 2:30 PM UTC 13Politics New York, Elena Kagan
Elections lend Kagan debate a more partisan tinge
Both sides capitalize on nominee; Sens. McCain, Hatch and Murkowski tout their "no" votes
Tuesday, Jul 13, 2010 6:54 PM UTCNews Elena Kagan, Supreme Court
GOP Sen. McCain to oppose Kagan for high court
The Arizona senator will vote against confirming the new nominee
Wednesday, Jul 7, 2010 5:38 PM UTC 23News Elena Kagan
Kagan: Harvard Law’s $476 million dean
The new supreme court nominee has a record-setting knack for raising money
Wednesday, Jul 7, 2010 5:26 PM UTCNews Elena Kagan
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Elena Kagan is the 45th Solicitor General of the United States, confirmed in March 2009. Prior to her confirmation, she was the 11th Dean of Harvard Law School. Among her previous positions is a stint at the White House, from 1995-99, where she served as a counselor.
Kagan received her
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