The stories this week that caught my eye:
The Root calls out the NRA to speak up on Marissa Alexander's right to defend herself by firing a handgun.
Emily Bazelon writes that courts are too easy on female teachers who sexually abuse their male students.
David Wiegel reports on the dwindling anti-gay movement's involvement with black churches.
Amanda Marcotte notes that churches' anti-gay stances are costing them young congregants.
And Aisha Moodie-Mills explains Barack Obama's role at the center of that nexus.
Richard Hasen says we shouldn't read too much into a lower court's decision urging more campaign transparency.
Richard Hasen also says Souter should publish is "secret" Citizens United dissent.
Dahlia Lithwick reports on Virginia's disgraceful failure to confirm a judicial nominee simply because he is gay.
Sarah Posner reports that congressional conservatives are exploring new ways to discriminate against gays in the military.
Glenn Greenwald explains a court's decision that indefinite detention under the NDAA is a violation of the 1st and 5th Amendments.
Julianne Hing explains how a mother who just wanted her kids to go to a safer school ended up in jail.
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