The cover of the July 28, 2012 issue of National Journal.
The Revolutionary: Forget the health care ruling. John Roberts and his Court are reshaping the legal landscape. How far will he go? By Jim Oliphant
Check out this week’s poster-worthy cover! The cover article by NJ’s James Oliphant depicts Chief Justice John Roberts in the driver’s seat for the conservative legal revolution but asks: Does he have his foot on the pedal or the brake?
Cover illustration by Lauren Carroll (source photo by Ap/Michael Conroy).
Meet Washington’s 25 Top Influential Women (according to National Journal)
A few who made the list (from left to right):
1. Elena Kagan, Supreme Court justice
2. Heather Podesta, lawyer and lobbyist
3. First Lady Michelle Obama
4. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
5. Planned Parenthood leader Cecile Richards
6. Jackie Calmes of the New York Times
View the entire slideshow here.
Read about the women here.
Even After Big Victory, Health Care Future Uncertain
- Mixed ruling upholds mandate
- Ruling appears to limit Medicaid expansion
- Roberts vote saves mandate
- Ruling a victory for Democrats, Obama”
High Court Upholds Health Care Law
—Justice Antonin Scalia
Justices Signal Distaste for Cutting Up Health Reform Law
Susan Clark of Santa Monica, Calif., who opposes health care reform, stands on Wednesday with a red hand painted over her mouth to represent what she said is socialism. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
View snapshots from outside the Supreme Court during the health care law arguments.
The Supreme Court’s decision on the health care case is more than just a simple yes or no. View this handy chart for possible SCOTUS decisions.
The Health Care Case’s Legal Maze
JUSTICE, INTERRUPTED: In 26 seconds, see a freshman GOP congressman (and lawyer) realize a childhood dream by interrupting Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
