Episode 219-New and Improved Justice? Coming Up!

Published: May 29, 2009, 4:01 a.m.

My thoughts turn to three events which will shape the immediate and long-term history of the judicial system in the US.

My take on President Obama's appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayer to the United States Supreme Court.

Two men who were on opposite sides of Bush v. Gore are now on the same side and challenging California's Prop. 8 in federal court.

Michigan Equality has started a petition drive to repeal our own anti-gay marriage amendment, possibly during the 2012 election.

Music Today:



Jefferson Airplane - Monterey International Pop Festival (Live) - Somebody to Love"Somebody To Love-Live at the Monterey International Pop Festival" by Podsafe Music Network group (!) Jefferson Airplane



Emma Wallace - A Reason to Stay Up All Night - Exceed My Expectations"Exceed My Expectations" by Podsafe Music Network artist Emma Wallace

Intro Music:



Derek K. Miller - Penmachine Sessions - Deep Cycle Discharge (with Simon James)"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



EL84 - One World - Power Inside"Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!