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Category Archives: election
Citizens United Gathers More Dissidents
In rethinking the Citizens United decision, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg has admitted that her vote was a mistake. Like many of us, the long-serving justice who has penned over 200 opinions on issues from abortion rights to copyright law, is … Continue reading
Episode 57: Internet Privacy and the “Right to Be Forgotten”
Two podcasts this week? Yes, indeed, we couldn’t resist talking about the big happenings in politics and online privacy. This episode we focus on the ongoing issue of how to balance and regulate free speech and privacy on the Internet. … Continue reading
Citizens United is 2 — But Who Isn’t Buying In?
Citizens United, the decision that lets unlimited corporate funds into elections, is two years old. What does it have to show for itself? Well — let’s crunch some numbers: Between the 2008 and 2010 elections, spending by independent groups, including … Continue reading
From Iowa to New Hampshire: What’s the Difference?
Iowa and New Hampshire host the first major electoral events of the national election year — caucuses and a primary respectively. As a result of this position at the head of the pack, the judgements of these trail-blazing states attract … Continue reading
Voting Rights Debate Promises Burgeoning Partisan Battle
This year-end, new battles over the Voting Rights Act are emerging, but they are new battles inextricably embedded in the history of discrimination and civil rights. Signed by President Johnson in 1965, Section Five of the Voting Rights Act, requires … Continue reading
Citizens United Challenged in California
Los Angeles has become the largest city to come out against Citizens United. Last week, the City Council unanimously voted to approve a motion against corporate personhood and the decision loosening restrictions on corporate campaign donations. The motion calls for … Continue reading
Posted in 10th amendment, 1st amendment, election, federal government, local government
Tagged Buckley v. Valeo, Citizens United, Connecticut General Life Insurance Company v. Johnson, Constitutional amendment, Corporate personhood, election spending, Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Council
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Why You Should Vote in the November 2010 Election
Every year, the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November is Election Day. This Tuesday, it also marks the 90th anniversary of women voting for the first time in the United States. While women won the right to vote … Continue reading
Posted in civil rights, election, election information, state government, vote, voter, voting
Tagged citizen, election, law, US Legislation, vote
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What the New Government Means for You
Now that the election is over, Rocket Lawyer will work to help you understand what the transition to a new government, led by President-elect Obama and the new congress, will mean for you and your family, your business or your … Continue reading
Posted in consumer law, election, family law, government, information, lawyer, legal, legal help, small business, taxes
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How and Where to Vote
Voting is perhaps our most fundamental legal right. Rocket Lawyer’s State Law Legal Help center has links to every official state site. From there, look for your Secretary of State page to find essential voting information to help you get … Continue reading
Posted in election, election information, free legal, legal information, polling place, vote, voter, voting
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Citizens United Gathers More Dissidents
“Right to be Forgotten” — What We’re Reading
Affirmative Action set for Election-Season Supreme Court Review
Episode 57: Internet Privacy and the “Right to Be Forgotten”
Should There be a “Right to be Forgotten” on the Internet?
