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The Senate confirmed Elena Kagan Thursday as the 112th justice to the Supreme Court. She will be the fourth woman justice. Her confirmation vote of 63-37 happened a year after Justice Sonia Sotomayor won enough votes to be confirmed as the first Latina to sit on the high court. Elena Kagan joins Justices Sotomayor and…

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage known as Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. An appeal is expected. Will the federal judge in California’s decision have any effect elsewhere? Join the discussion or share your views about efforts to exercise rights for same-sex couples in Montana. How do you feel about…

On Tuesday, New York City’s Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to deny landmark status to a building slated for demolition and the space used for a new Islamic community center and mosque. The decision clears the way for the center to be developed by the Cordoba Initiative two blocks from Ground Zero. “The World Trade…

Maybe it was the fact that she grew up in the White House or the secrecy behind the plans, but Chelsea Clinton’s wedding generated a lot of media buzz. Who designed her dress? Who was invited – or not invited? How did her parents – Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former president Bill Clinton…

Who doesn’t love cute babies? Community member Bouncybaby has an entertaining gallery featuring some of the most expressive infants. But they’re not alone. Check out other Community member galleries featuring some of the most adorable, sweetest and funniest little darlings.

Is there a link between obesity and church attendance? Share your thoughts about fitness and religion and whether you believe regular churchgoers, on average, are heavier than non-churchgoers? Or, join groups where members share their lives, beliefs, opinions, and ideas about wellness, nutrition, weight loss and the raw food lifestyle.

The Utah Supreme Court reversed convictions on rape charges of polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs and ordered a new trial. The court ruled that “a jury received flawed instructions in considering Jeffs’ role in the 2001 marriage of a 14-year-old girl to her 19-year-old cousin,” the Associated Press reported. Join the discussion about the leader…

In the comic books and movies, Superman is known for leaping tall buildings in a single bound and flying faster than a speeding bullet. To one family facing foreclosure, the Man of Steel is also the super hero who saved their home. Join the discussion about how a box of comic books affected one family.…

Hours before a controversial immigration law goes into effect in Arizona, a judge blocks key provisions aimed at undocumented immigrants. The law still goes into effect Thursday, but police are no longer required to check the immigration status of detainees while enforcing other laws. The judge also put on hold a part of the law…

Could eating fewer hamburgers significantly reduce greenhouse gases? An article in a scientific journal has sparked a discussion about agriculture, the environment and mankind’s role in pollution. Are we kinder to the planet by eating more produce or deciding to become vegetarians? Join Go Green – a group for sharing tips from fellow Beliefnet Community…
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