Monday, June 30, 2014

Women and Workers Lose

In two 5 to 4 Supreme Court decisions, "closely held" for-profit corporations were granted the "religious liberty" to discriminate against their female employees, and home care aides are "partial-public employees" who can't be required to pay agency fees if they choose not to join a union.

Although the decisions are presumably construed narrowly, they potentially lead to further damage down the line.  What other laws could be ignored on religious grounds?  Could public sector unions end up taking a huge financial hit?

Update (July 1):  There's going to be a lot of reaction to these decisions.  It's as strong a reason as any to vote out the Republicans and make sure Democrats are appointing Supreme Court justices.

Update (July 13):  Leonard Pitts calls out some Supreme hypocrisy.

Update (July 14):  Does the Hobby Lobby ruling mean Sarah Ruden doesn't have to pay for war?

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