Law

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

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
A Century of Fighting for Civil Liberties
Stephen Rohde reviews "Fight of the Century: Writers Reflect on 100 Years of Landmark ACLU Cases."
Stephen RohdeJan 19, 2020
Utopian Experiments: On Katherine Franke’s “Repair: Redeeming the Promise of Abolition”
Sabrina Alli reviews Katherine Franke's new book, "Repair: Redeeming the Promise of Abolition."
Sabrina AlliJan 15, 2020
One Nation, Not Under God
Stephen Rohde reviews "The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism is Un-American" by Andrew L. Seidel.
Stephen RohdeDec 29, 2019
Snowden: A Whistle-Blower Who Lived to Tell About It
Roslyn Fuller reviews "Permanent Record," the new book from NSA whistle-blower Edward Snowden.
Roslyn FullerDec 15, 2019
A New Kind of Bondage
A new book indicts the racist and classist underpinnings of the United States’s carceral regime.
Jason S. SextonDec 13, 2019
- Law
- Politics
Home: The Most Dangerous Place for Women
Elaine Elinson reviews Rachel Louise Snyder's "No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us."
Elaine ElinsonDec 8, 2019
- Gender & Sexuality
- Law