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Alito goes Clintonian on Roe
Tim Grieve
Asked whether the abortion ruling is "settled law," Alito says it depends on what the meaning of "settled" is.
Alito dodges an important question about abortion
Page Rockwell
In a dialogue with Dianne Feinstein, Judge Alito can't quite agree that a mother's life takes precedence over antiabortion laws.
The gang that couldn’t question straight
Walter Shapiro
Eight Democratic senators had a chance to grill Samuel Alito Tuesday -- but their artless queries could have been dodged by a tree sloth.
John Tierney’s attempt at abortion controversy
Farhad Manjoo
The New York Times columnist doesn't really want to change any abortion rules. He's just trying to get more mail.
Alito does not back away from his opposition to Roe v. Wade
Lori Leibovich
He says he believes in the right to privacy -- but so did Clarence Thomas.
What does Alito think of Roe today?
Tim Grieve
Alito acknowledges his views circa 1985. But what are they now?
Alito runs from his record
Tim Grieve
Under questioning from senators, the nominee distances himself from things he has done and said.
Boring, but not scary
Walter Shapiro
Samuel Alito came across as wimpy, but he didn't reveal any weird Bork-like tendencies. He's well on his way to joining a rightward-leaning high court.
Alito, you’re no John Roberts
Michael Scherer
In the first day of his confirmation hearings, Samuel Alito displayed none of the dexterity and charm of Bush's newly minted chief justice -- and may face a rougher ride later this week.
We shall overcome … liberals
Michelle Goldberg
At a black church in Philadelphia, Martin Luther King Jr.'s niece joined Jerry Falwell and Rick Santorum to denounce critics of Samuel Alito.
Perception vs. reality on Alito and abortion
Tim Grieve
A new poll shows that only 18 percent of Americans think that Alito would vote to overturn Roe.
Formal opposition to Alito builds
Rebecca Traister
The Alternatives to Marriage Project officially opposes the nomination of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court.
Alito’s bad luck
Walter Shapiro
The latest Supreme Court nominee has to face a Senate newly emboldened to challenge the imperial Bush presidency. And his paper trail gives senators plenty of ammunition to do it.
No abortion unless not having one will maim or kill you
Katharine Mieszkowski
An Indiana lawmaker proposes legislation to try to overturn Roe v. Wade.
A disastrous appointment
Michelle Goldberg
Bush's backdoor choice of unqualified right-winger Ellen Sauerbrey to head the U.S. refugee-response team raises the specter of Michael Brown.
Another major abortion case on its way to the court?
Lynn Harris
Supremes to consider reviewing the case that found the "partial-birth abortion" ban unconstitutional.
Mississippi: last clinic standing under attack
Lynn Harris
When it comes to abortion rights, activists see the state as the "canary dying in the mine."
The last clinic standing in South Dakota
Hillary Frey
This rural state has one abortion provider -- as long as Roe is upheld
Wanted, unwanted babies?
Juliana Bunim
Abortion rates are down and unwanted pregnancies are up. What gives?
Missouri lawmaker kind of, sort of gets it, a little
Lynn Harris
Antiabortion state rep doesnt hate emergency contraception.
Helpless
Martha Baer
As Felicia's mentor, I've rescued her from a meth jag and taken her calls after her abusive boyfriend beat her. But after five years, I'm not sure I've done any good.
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