Law

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

Bending Toward Justice: A Conversation with Simon Tam
David Breithaupt interviews musician and activist Simon Tam.
David BreithauptDec 5, 2019
The Deconstruction of Justice: An Interview with Johnny Dwyer
Emma Baker talks to reporter Johnny Dwyer about his new book, "The Districts: Stories of American Justice from the Federal Courts."
Emma BakerNov 16, 2019
- Law
- Nonfiction
A Prosecutor’s Guide to the Just and Fair: On Preet Bharara’s “Doing Justice”
Stephen Rohde offers his take on Preet Bharara's book, "Doing Justice: A Prosecutor’s Thoughts on Crime, Punishment, and the Rule of Law."
Stephen RohdeNov 15, 2019
- Law
- Politics
The History of IP Illustrated
Intellectual property lawyer Dale E. Nelson reviews "A History of Intellectual Property in 50 Objects," edited by Claudy Op den Kamp and Dan Hunter.
Dale E. NelsonNov 3, 2019
- History
- Law
Decline and Fall of American Democracy?
Don Franzen reviews Edward Watts's "Mortal Republic: How Rome Fell into Tyranny."
Don FranzenOct 14, 2019
“A Mix of Malcolm and Milton”: On Corey Robin’s “The Enigma of Clarence Thomas”
John W. W. Zeiser finds many keys in “The Enigma of Clarence Thomas” by Corey Robin.
John W. W. ZeiserSep 30, 2019
- Law
- Politics
Echoes of Fascism
Stephen Rohde reviews Henry A. Giroux's new book, "The Terror of the Unforeseen."
Stephen RohdeSep 9, 2019
Consistently Inconsistent: On Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
Allen Mendenhall reviews Stephen Budiansky's new biography of Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Allen MendenhallAug 27, 2019
Poetic Justice: Oliver Wendell Holmes’s Life in Law and Letters
Geoffrey Kirsch reviews "Oliver Wendell Holmes: A Life in War, Law, and Ideas" by Stephen Budiansky.
Geoffrey KirschAug 27, 2019
What Is Inequality?
Robert L. Tsai discusses the history and philosophy of inequality.
Robert L. TsaiAug 22, 2019
Biddy Mason: A Free Woman in Los Angeles
Candace Cooper reviews "Biddy Mason Speaks Up (Fighting for Justice)," a new book by Arisa White and Laura Atkins.
Candace CooperAug 18, 2019
Prosecutorial Indiscretion: A Conversation with Emily Bazelon
Emily Bazelon discusses her new book, “Charged,” and the scandal of mass incarceration.
Travis LupickAug 10, 2019
- Law
- Politics