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Judge to Become Justice & Role Model

August 6, 2009

by The New AgendacloseAuthor: The New Agenda Name: agenda
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Congratuations to Judge Sonia Sotomayor, who today was confirmed by the full Senate to become the next Associate Justice of the Supreme court.  She is expected to be sworn in before the court begins its autumn session. 

Congratulations also to all of the little girls who today gained a new role model:lalo
Cartoon posted with permission of the artist, Lalo Alcaraz.  You can see more of his work and purchase prints at his website.

2 Comments »

  • LVL said:

    Agreed, hoping at the next opportunity, another women will be nominated.

    August 7, 2009 at 12:28 am
  • LVL said:

    Wow, the two latest Sotomayor stories, garner a total of three comments.

    August 8, 2009 at 8:37 am

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