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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 -
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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 -
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17 Things on Clarence Thomas’ Mind During Rare Public Remarks
It is important for the Supreme Court not only to base its decisions on the Constitution but to issue opinions that address the questions of everyday Americans, a relaxed Clarence Thomas said Wednesday night as an honored guest speaker at The Heritage Foundation. In a deep, resonant voice, Thomas talked early in the hourlong program about…Ken McIntyre -
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Clarence Thomas Is Conspicuously Absent in New Black History Smithsonian
Justice Clarence Thomas, the second black man to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, is practically absent from the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Anita Hill, the woman who accused Thomas of sexual harassment, however, is given prominent billing in the museum. The new Smithsonian, which opened in September, gives Hill pride…Kevin Daley -
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25 Years Later, How Clarence Thomas Has Transformed the Supreme Court
When the Senate confirmed Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court in the fall of 1991, he was still new to the flowing black robes that cloak federal magistrates. A rookie justice on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, Thomas had served as a judge only since March 1990. Still raw from a…Philip Wegmann -
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14 Quotes From Clarence Thomas’ Hillsdale Commencement Speech
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas addressed the 2016 graduating class at Hillsdale College in Michigan, telling the graduates to lead by example and to not hide their faith and beliefs. Thomas, 67, appointed to the Supreme Court by President George H.W. Bush, gave the commencement address to 353 Hillsdale graduates. Here are 15…Leah Jessen -
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Why Does America Love Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Loathe Clarence Thomas?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the most popular Supreme Court justice, while Clarence Thomas is the least liked, according to a new poll. A June Public Policy Polling survey found only 35 percent of registered voters have a favorable opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court. Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the Americans’ “favorite Supreme Court justice—to the…Elizabeth Slattery