Law

“The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law.” — Aristotle

Justice After Bail Reform: A Conversation with Robin Steinberg
Bail bonds are a staple of American crime dramas, but they are unjust, antiquated, and potentially on their way out — especially in California.
Arvind DilawarMay 24, 2020
- Law
- Politics
Have We Weaponized Virtue?
Stephen Rohde considers "The Tyranny of Virtue," a new book by Robert Boyers.
Stephen RohdeMay 22, 2020
- Law
- Politics
Carceral Aesthetics
“Marking Time” is a compelling survey of the creative work of incarcerated artists.
Daniel FernandezApr 28, 2020
Work on the Dark Side: An Inside Look at Guantanamo
Michael Rapkin, attorney for numerous Guantanamo detainees, reviews "A Place Outside the Law" by Peter Jan Honigsberg.
Michael RapkinApr 15, 2020
Carceral Progressivism: On Savannah Shange’s “Progressive Dystopia”
A new book shows why social justice “wins” are often really defeats for Black Americans.
Elizabeth Hanna RubioApr 7, 2020
- Law
- Politics
Hunting the Last Nazi Murderers Among Us
Paul Finkelman reviews "Citizen 865: The Hunt for Hitler’s Hidden Soldiers in America," the new book from Pulitzer Prize winner Debbie Cenziper.
Paul FinkelmanApr 6, 2020
- History
- Law
A California Story of a Slave’s Struggle for Freedom
Paul Finkelman reviews “Archy Lee’s Struggle for Freedom,” the new book from Brian McGinty.
Paul FinkelmanMar 26, 2020
- History
- Law
A Failed Case Against Free Speech
Stephen Rohde objects to “The Case Against Free Speech” by P. E. Moskowitz.
Stephen RohdeMar 17, 2020
- Law
- Politics
An Epic Struggle for Mastery of a Subcontinent
Priya Satia reviews William Dalrymple's "The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire."
Priya SatiaMar 3, 2020
That Wacky World of Federal Criminal Laws
Laurie L. Levenson reviews Mike Chase's "How to Become a Federal Criminal: An Illustrated Handbook for the Aspiring Offender."
Laurie L. LevensonFeb 23, 2020
- Law
The Optimistic Crown Prince
On the “Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen” and how the Western-supported, Saudi-led coalition targets Yemeni civilians.
Amira Al-Sharif, Elham Hassan, Elle KurancidFeb 3, 2020
- Law
- Politics
A Guide to Restoring Faith in Democracy
Steven Lavine reviews "In Defence of Democracy," a recently published book by Roslyn Fuller.
Steven LavineFeb 2, 2020