Members of the anti-war group Code Pink surprised Tim Pawlenty Thursday at a book signing for his new bio, “Courage to Stand,” by unleashing buckets of pink confetti and glitter on his head. The activists yelled “Where’s your courage to stand for gay rights and reproductive rights...

First there was Nancy Drew. Now, it’s Perry Mason. Sonia Sotomayor mentioned Nancy as an influence when first nominated by the president. Now, she’s given Perry a starring role. Sotomayor brought up the TV lawyer (played by actor Raymond Burr) in an exchange with Sen. Amy Klob...