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Clarence Thomas, in His Own Words, Coming to a Theater Near You
It has been said that the very moment a man finds himself, he finds God. That captures the story of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, a man of deep faith whose youthful struggles with racism caused that faith to be shaken, but who later returned to it more deeply and more resolutely because of his…Star Parker -
The Great American Story of Clarence Thomas
Justice Clarence Thomas is famously quiet on the Supreme Court. But a new movie, “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words,” is drawn from an exclusive interview with Thomas. Filmmaker Michael Pack shares what he learned about Thomas. Read a lightly edited transcript of the interview, pasted below, or listen on the podcast: We…Jarrett Stepman -
Clarence Thomas Skewers Joe Biden, ’91 Hearings in New Documentary
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas criticizes former Vice President Joe Biden’s stewardship of his 1991 Senate confirmation hearings in a forthcoming documentary called “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words.” At one juncture of the film, from Manifold Productions, Thomas is asked about a colloquy with Biden over natural law philosophy and the Constitution….Kevin Daley -
Clarence Thomas Tells His Story in a New Documentary
Who is Clarence Thomas? Every pundit has an opinion, but few actually know him. Now, we all have an opportunity to hear his story in his own voice. In a remarkable documentary by Michael and Gina Pack, “Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words,” the famously silent justice tells his life story. And…GianCarlo Canaparo -
Justice Clarence Thomas Has ‘No Idea’ Where Retirement Rumors Are Coming From
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Monday he has no idea why rumors about his retirement have circulated in recent months. Speaking with private equity tycoon David Rubenstein before the Supreme Court Historical Society, Thomas seemed to say that speculation as to his possible departure is meritless. Some court-watchers have wondered if Thomas, 70, might like to…Kevin Daley -
Clarence Thomas Shows Left’s Hypocrisy on Discrimination
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is, once again, under attack. And, once again, the attacks are from liberals who cannot tolerate Thomas’ consistent, unyielding and faithful commitment to America’s founding principles. The latest concerns Thomas’ 20-page opinion offered up in Box v. Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, recently considered by the Supreme Court….Star Parker -
MLK’s Niece Applauds Clarence Thomas for Linking Abortion, Eugenics
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is right to call out some abortions as a form of eugenics, a niece of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. told The Daily Signal. Thomas’ concern, expressed in a Supreme Court opinion Tuesday, is not only relevant but “keeps truth, hope, and justice alive,” Alveda King said the…Rachel del Guidice -
Clarence Thomas Speaks Out on Amy Coney Barrett, ‘Dogma’ Charge
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas told a friendly audience in California that religious belief does not compromise the work of the courts, and he expressed regret that religion featured prominently in a 2017 judicial confirmation. Speaking on April 4 at Pepperdine University School of Law’s annual banquet, Thomas was asked whether it is ever legitimate…Kevin Daley -
Amid Rumors, Clarence Thomas Says ‘I’m Not Retiring’
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas denied any interest in retirement this weekend, telling a friendly audience in Beverly Hills, California, that he has no plans to leave judicial service in the near future. Speaking at Pepperdine University School of Law’s annual dinner, the 70-year-old Thomas emphatically denied speculation that he will leave the Supreme Court,…Kevin Daley -
Students Want to Remove the Name of Clarence Thomas From Building, but Can’t Say Why
Some students at a Georgia college continue to call for removing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ name from a campus building, but aren’t able to say why. “We should probably just take his name off of the building,” a young woman tells Cabot Phillips, Campus Reform’s media director, in a video posted Monday by the conservative…Rachel del Guidice -
Student Cancels Petition Seeking Removal of Clarence Thomas’ Name From Campus Building
An alumna of a Georgia college has canceled her petition demanding that the college remove Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ name from a campus building. More than 2,400 people had signed an online petition calling on the Savannah College of Art and Design to rename its Clarence Thomas Center for Historic Preservation. The petition webpage…Troy Worden -
The Clarence Thomas Witch Hunt Must Stop
On Monday, Jill Abramson penned a scurrilous article for New York magazine titled “The Case for Impeaching Clarence Thomas”—the latest in a long line of shameful attacks on the Supreme Court justice. Abramson, former executive editor of The New York Times, claims she has new evidence that proves Thomas lied at his confirmation hearing and…Tiffany Bates -
Clarence Thomas Decries Victimhood Culture in Rare Public Remarks
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas decried the contemporary culture of victimhood during public remarks, telling an audience at the Library of Congress that constant aggrievement would exhaust the country. Ever a touchstone for controversy on racial issues, Thomas related a story from a recent trip to Kansas, where a black college student told him she…Kevin Daley -
Justice Clarence Thomas Opens Up on Life, Faith, and His Interracial Marriage
Justice Clarence Thomas has served 27 terms on the U.S. Supreme Court, and agreed to become the 341st leader interviewed for my Daily Caller News Foundation series. Now at age 69, he is looking back on his life with gratitude and discernment with valuable lessons for others. People often want to define you by the…Ginni Thomas -
Kaepernick Makes Black History Smithsonian Before Clarence Thomas
Free agent NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick will be featured in a Black Lives Matter collection at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, museum curators announced this weekend. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the nation’s longest-serving black justice, remains absent from the museum. USA Today Sports reports items belonging to Kaepernick will be incorporated into…Kevin Daley -
Justice Clarence Thomas Questions Congress’ Power to Regulate Business Abroad
Is the United States the world commerce police? In a recent opinion, in which he dissented from the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear a case, Justice Clarence Thomas suggested that Congress’ power to regulate international commerce may be broad, but not as broad as some lawmakers and judges would have it. In his dissenting opinion…John-Michael Seibler -
Clarence Thomas Casts Doubt on the Constitutionality of Civil Forfeiture
This week, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas signaled his belief that civil asset forfeiture laws have strayed too far from their narrow historical precedent and questioned whether “modern civil-forfeiture statutes can be squared with the Due Process Clause and our nation’s history.” The news stems from a case, Lisa Olivia Leonard v. Texas, which—like so…Jason Snead -
Clarence Thomas Should Be Included in the African-American History Museum
On Sept. 24, after years of effort, the National Museum of African American History and Culture was finally opened to the public. The Smithsonian’s new museum has been rightly praised for its detailed, complex, and powerful portrayal of the African-American experience in the United States. As The Wall Street Journal and New York Times have…Ted Cruz -
Congress Demands Black History Smithsonian Include Clarence Thomas
A group of legislators led by Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn introduced a resolution Monday demanding the National Museum of African American History and Culture include Justice Clarence Thomas in its exhibits. A corresponding resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps. Earl “Buddy” Carter and Pete Sessions, and co-sponsored by a dozen…Kevin Daley -
Congress Demands Explanation for Clarence Thomas’ Exclusion From Black History Smithsonian
Seventeen members of Congress sent a letter to the secretary of the Smithsonian Thursday, inquiring why U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was excluded from the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The Daily Caller News Foundation reported in October that Thomas is only referenced in the new Smithsonian in connection with an exhibit…Kevin Daley