Connecticut Supreme Court Makes Landmark Decision : LexMonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
This morning the Connecticut Supreme Court made a landmark decision for the state of Connecticut and same-sex couples around the nation. The Court’s decision rested on the “equal protection of rights” provision found in the Connecticut Constitution. While many are applauding the decision as a victory for gay and lesbian couples, some are saying that this activist decision is one more reason why a constitutional amendment defining marriage (and the benefits associated with marriage) as between a man and a woman.
As Economy Falters, How are Lawyers Effected?: LexMonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
With the economy failing, everyone is trying to see how this will impact their personal and professional lives. The legal system that this country has worked so hard to organize and formulate may not currently be at risk, but that doesn’t mean that the times won’t soon be changing. As the DOW plummeted today, many bloggers began focusing on what they plan to do in case something more serious comes of the current recession.
Supreme Court in Session: LexMonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
The Supreme Court of the United States opened its doors on Monday, and from around the country, appellants poured into their chambers. The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has long been the final court of appeal in the United States, and for a select few, the final decision in their case will be read this year. Here is the early news from the highest court in the land, and what we can expect to see from SCOTUS in the near future.
Tonight's Debate; Political Primer Part Two: LexMonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
The credit crisis is looming over all our heads, markets around the world are quickly falling, the DOW fell below 10,000 points for the first time in five years, and tonight the two men who want to try to fix all of this are set to debate till they drop. Barack Obama and John McCain will meet for their second debate (this debate is in the style of a town-hall meeting) at Belmont University in Nashville. With just a few hours before the rhetoric starts flying, here’s what bloggers around the country have to say.
Reaction to the Bailout: LexMonitor's Bloggers Daily Discussion
With the House’s passing of the bailout bill, (excuse me, “economic stimulus package”) the financial sector will be looking forward to the injection of $700 billion from the federal government. However, this hasn’t eased the pain quite yet, as the DOW has fallen below 10,000 points this morning, and foreign markets are feeling the sting. Today, after a few days to peruse through the document, here’s how people are reacting to the largest economic bailout in our history.
Reaction to Biden-Palin Debate: LexMonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
The second that Joseph Biden and Sarah Palin stepped from around their podiums and shook hands you could almost hear the clicking on the keyboards as bloggers around the country began writing their reactions. While some were expecting either a Biden explosion (didn’t happen) or a Palin implosion (see: Biden; explosion), most simply wanted to enjoy the debate. So, without further adieu, here are the opinions about the debate from our mavericks around the blogosphere.
Senate Passes Bailout Bill; House to Possibly Pass Bill by Friday: LexMonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
After yesterday’s respite from major financial news, attention returned to the economy as the Senate passed the bailout bill. While the bill the Senate passed was different from the piece of legislation that the House voted against, it held many of the same provisions as the original (and still unpopular) bailout plan. Political leaders from both sides of the isle hope that by Friday the House will have passed this “new” bailout plan.
Vice Presidential Debate Inches Nearer: Lexmonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
The VP debate is just around the corner, and judging from the buzz in the blogosphere this might just be the most anticipated debate between Vice Presidential candidates. While some bloggers are holding reservations about Biden (and his tendency to allow his temper to get the best of him), most are spending their time picking apart the more enigmatic candidate, Sarah Palin.
With the Bailout Bill Failure Comes a Host of Problems: LexMonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
Before the $700 billion plan to bailout our floundering markets even had a chance to work the DOW was already plummeting. Perhaps it was a sign of things to come, as the bill failed in the House by a vote of 228-205, and the DOW fell 778 points by the end of the day. Today brings uncertainty, with the White House urging action from Congress, the Fed trying anything possible to shore up markets at home and abroad, and the only common theme in the blogosphere is the lack of consensus on what the future holds.
As the Bailout Bill Heads to the House Voters Voice Apprehension, and the Foreign Markets Drop: LexMonitor's Daily Bloggers Discussion
After 12:30 p.m. Eastern time the House will vote on a $700 billion bailout bill that is designed to avoid a global financial disaster. This morning President Bush addressed members of Congress, asking them to support the bill that has managed to garner vehement distrust in the hearts of voters across the country. In addition to the events taking place in Congress, the foreign markets are feeling the squeeze today, and Citigroup just bought the banking operations of Wachovia.