Kagan ’09: ‘There is No Federal Constitutional Right to Same-Sex Marriage’

By: Matt Vespa (Diary)  |  March 28th at 09:36 AM  | 

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane.  It’s 2009, and Elena Kagan is answering questions during her confirmation hearing for the position of Solicitor General within the Obama administration. According to William Jacobson at Legal Insurrection, who posted this piece on March 25, this is what she had to say about gay marriage: 1. As Solicitor General, you would be charged with defending the Defense of Marriage Act. | Read More »

Justice Alito Stresses Federalism As Refuge from Usurpatory Government

By: Matt Vespa (Diary)  |  November 19th at 11:41 AM  | 

  With the Supreme Court and the future of constitutional government in doubt, it’s always reassuring to hear from the voices who espouse those views.  I’m an ardent optimist.  I have faith that the electorate will correct their decisions made on Nov. 6, and constrain this president’s pernicious agenda of implementing a hyper-regulatory progressive state.  The Federalist Society’s 30th Anniversary Gala last Thursday night featured | Read More »