For our Judicial branch it's the famed "First Monday of Oct," when the Supreme Court reconvenes and gets back to work. Chief Justice John Roberts said he is looking forward to the start of the Supreme Court’s new term on today, especially now that the public will be able to attend oral arguments in person and the metal barricades to ward off protestors on the plaza have been removed. On Tuesday, the court will hear the challenge to Section 2 of the historic Voting Rights Act that bars voting rules that discriminate on the basis of race. Race will also be a central theme when the court considers whether institutions of higher education can take race into consideration as a factor when considering admissions. We will be following many of the issues brought before the Supreme Court this fall.