High court will allow vaccine mandate at Ind. Univ. By Paul Katula • Aug 13, 2021 A vaccine mandate imposed on students can be enforced for now, as a lawsuit challenging it has failed at the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court balances religious school closures By Paul Katula • Dec 18, 2020 Some religious schools, which don't answer to public boards, have in-person learning. But what if the governor orders it to stop?
Obituary: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg By Paul Katula • Sep 20, 2020 The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is certain to bring a political battle between the president, the Senate, and Democrats.
Mont. scholarship fund excludes religious schools By Paul Katula • Oct 7, 2019 Can a state send money to religious schools? Well, it's complicated. For certain purposes, yes; SCOTUS will define it a little more this term.
Movie review: On the Basis of Sex By Paul Katula • Jan 12, 2019 A movie released on Christmas highlights an important case fought by Ruth Bader Ginsburg who now serves on the Supreme Court.
As long as we’re going back in time … By Paul Katula • Oct 6, 2018 A look at the time when the first teachings of Christianity started to be proclaimed tells me the Kavanaugh process was wrong.
The Year of the Woman, #MeToo, & Supreme Court By Paul Katula • Sep 23, 2018 What will come of Trump's 2nd Supreme Court nominee, now that charges of sexual assault have been made against him?
Janus decision is a blow to public schools By Paul Katula • Jun 30, 2018 A decision by the US Supreme Court could affect the ability of teachers' unions to negotiate on behalf of rank-and-file teachers.
HSD 211 transgender suit drops feds as defendants By Paul Katula • Aug 8, 2017 Which bathroom should transgender students use? The question is still in court, though it may be moot, since students have graduated.
Can you copyright a test question? By Paul Katula • May 31, 2017 The Supreme Court ruled, again, that holders of intellectual property rights cannot impose restrictions on third-party buyers of their products. PARCC, look out!