The Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit brought by six states, including New York, that sought to regulate greenhouse gasses from major power plants.
The Supreme Court begins a new term today, facing a list of cases with several dominant themes: personal privacy, the rights of corporations, and just how far First Amendment protection extends when offensive speech is involved.
As Facebook passes its 500 millionth user, we take a look at new proposals to reduce the threat that we users of the internet pose to ourselves. The Takeaway talks with Jeff Rosen and Jonathan Zittrain.
A former nurse appears in court in Minnesota this morning charged with two counts of aiding suicide. His weapon? Words.Now Melchert-Dinkel is being charged with their deaths.
We speak with Jeff Rosen, professor of law at George Washington University, about the uncertain future of campaign finance reform, and how the Supreme Court's recent ruling affects the relationship between corporations and political candidates.
At today's hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Attorney General nominee Eric Holder is expected to undergo tough questioning. Guest: Jeff Rosen, professor of law at George Washington University and legal affirs editor at 'The New Republic.'