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Repealing the 20th century

From Law and Politics Book Review, a review of The Judicial Branch of Federal Government: People, Process, and Politics.  From Writ, an article on the current Supreme Court term, and the pivotal role of "swing" Justice Anthony Kennedy. Repealing the 20th century: While everyone focuses on its abortion decisions, the Roberts Court is merrily revoking a century of legislation protecting citizens, consumers, workers, and minorities against business. More on My Grandfather's Son: A Memoir by Clarence Thomas and Supreme Discomfort: The Divided Soul of Clarence Thomas by Kevin Merida and Michael A. Fletcher. Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales wins the American Bar Association's Lawyer of the Year award.