Friday marked the 48th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion in the United States. It’s a case that evokes strong emotions in the abortion- rights and ...

Justice William O. Douglas served on the U.S. Supreme Court for more than 36 years, longer than any other justice in American history. Famously liberal, he carved a deep and enduring path through ...

When you study history, it’s not just about what happened in the past. There’s also that element of what could have been. For instance, suppose John Wilkes Booth didn’t assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

A compelling new book by a Ninth Circuit judge focuses on the conservation advocacy of Douglas and his high public profile, unlike any other. M. Margaret McKeown, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals ...

When it comes to the U.S. Supreme Court, we’d all like to believe that we’re dealing with impartial, objective justices. The types of people who won’t bring their personal politics or beliefs into ...

William O. Douglas was a judicial record-setter. By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional promotional offers for ...

To Judge M. Margaret McKeown, late U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas was an “imperfect hero.” Douglas left an environmental legacy that McKeown, a La Jolla resident, elaborates on in her ...

Jane Fonda will receive the William O. Douglas Award for her commitment to social causes at Public Counsel's annual gala ...

Feb. 18 (UPI) --Public Counsel announced Tuesday that Jane Fonda will receive the William O. Douglas Award at their annual dinner. The awards dinner is Thursday, Feb. 27 in Beverly Hills, Calif. The ...

Jane Fonda will receive the William O. Douglas Award for her commitment to social causes at Public Counsel‘s annual gala dinner on Feb. 27 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. She is known for her ...