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A Legal View Of The High Court's Ruling On Same-Sex Marriage

11:51am June 26, 2015

For analysis of this landmark decision, David Greene talks to Samuel Bagenstos, professor at University of Michigan Law School who has argued three courses before the Supreme Court himself.

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Breaking Down A Legal Landmark: The Justices' Opinions In Obergefell V. Hodges

11:48am June 26, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

For an analysis of both the majority opinion and the dissents for the historic Supreme Court case, David Greene talks to NPR's Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson.

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Today At The High Court, A Triumph For Gay Rights Advocates

11:38am June 26, 2015

by Ron Elving

The Supreme Court dealt same-sex marriage advocates a historic victory Friday, ruling 5-4 that states must license and recognize same-sex marriage. For more, David Greene speaks with NPR's Ron Elving.

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Supreme Court Rules That All States Must Allow Same-Sex Marriages

11:36am June 26, 2015

by Scott Horsley

In 5-to-4 decision, the court upheld the nationwide right to same-sex marriage. Justice Anthony Kennedy authored the majority opinion. David Greene speaks with NPR's Mara Liasson and Scott Horsley.

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After Sandusky, A Debate Over Whether Sex-Abuse Law Goes Too Far

8:13pm June 25, 2015

by Jeff Brady

Professors in Pennsylvania are upset over a new law that requires them to be fingerprinted and undergo thorough background checks. The law came in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal.

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Obamacare Ruling Moves Debate To Presidential Race, Rep. Tom Price Says

7:17pm June 25, 2015

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Rep. Tom Price, who has led efforts to undo the Affordable Care Act. Price, a doctor, has introduced alternatives that he says would cover more people.

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Oxford English Dictionary Adds New Words, Offers Clarity On Old Ones

5:58pm June 25, 2015

by Marie Andrusewicz

The OED unveils some modern coinage and explains a Supreme Court justice's choice of words.

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#StreetsAndBeats: How Do Cops And Communities Build Trust?

4:12pm June 25, 2015

by Michel Martin

Michel Martin hosts a live storytelling event around police and community relations in Los Angeles. Join the online conversation by using #StreetsAndBeats.

Texas Abortion Curbs Go Into Effect Soon, Unless Supreme Court Acts

2:19pm June 25, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

A controversial 2013 law, which will likely leave just nine clinics open in the state, is set to go into effect July 1. Abortion-rights supporters have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.

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'SCOTUSCare': Justice Scalia Issues Withering Dissent On Obamacare Subsidies

1:57pm June 25, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold the nationwide subsidies called for in the Affordable Care Act. Justice Antonin Scalia, in his dissent, calls the court's rationale "quite absurd."