Supreme Court Issues Setback to EPA’s Mercury Regulations

Supreme Court Issues Setback to EPA’s Mercury Regulations

The coal industry won a reprieve at the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday as the nation’s highest court refused to back the Environmental Protection Agency’s new power plant emissions standards. In a 5-4 ruling, the court argued that the Obama administration “unreasonably” interpreted its authority under the Clean Air Act by failing to account for…

Supreme Court Delivers Historic Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality
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Supreme Court Delivers Historic Ruling in Favor of Marriage Equality

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday issued a historic 5-4 ruling that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states, sparking instant celebration and declarations of triumph, as well as reminders from many in the LGBTQ community that the road to freedom is long, and this issue is just “the tip of the iceberg.” Friday’s…