Law

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

Democracy Versus Liberalism
Roslyn Fuller considers Josiah Ober's "Demopolis: Democracy before Liberalism in Theory and Practice."
Roslyn FullerJan 26, 2018
Barbie, Bratz, and a Pulp Fiction Take on the Litigation That Consumed Them Both
Alyson Claire Decker on "You Don’t Own Me: How Mattel v. MGA Entertainment Exposed Barbie’s Dark Side."
Alyson Claire DeckerJan 23, 2018
- Law
The Majesty and the Mystery of Impeachment
Richard Blaustein evaluates “Impeachment: A Citizen’s Guide” by Cass R. Sunstein.
Richard BlausteinJan 20, 2018
Press Versus Privacy: Does the Right to Be Left Alone Override the Public’s Right to Know?
On "Newsworthy: The Supreme Court Battle Over Privacy and Press Freedom."
Stephen RohdeJan 15, 2018
- History
- Law
More Speech or Enforced Silence? Stephen Rohde Reviews Two Recent Books on the Subject of Free Speech on Campus
How to protect free speech on campus.
Stephen RohdeJan 9, 2018
In Search of Strong Women
Priyanka Kumar considers Manal al-Sharif's "Daring to Drive" and Omar Saif Ghobash's "Letters to a Young Muslim."
Priyanka KumarDec 18, 2017
Richard Posner: The Federal Court Maverick Turns Detractor
Allen Mendenhall on Richard Posner's fiery "The Federal Judiciary: Strengths and Weaknesses."
Allen MendenhallDec 15, 2017
- Law
- Politics
A President Out of Control
Stephen Rohde on Katy Tur's "Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History."
Stephen RohdeNov 28, 2017
Government Policies That Created Our Segregated Cities, and What Can Be Done About It
Anne Richardson considers Richard Rothstein's "The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America."
Anne RichardsonNov 21, 2017
- Law
- Politics
The Instinct to Protect Each Other: An Interview with Vanessa Grigoriadis
Eric Nelson speaks with Vanessa Grigoriadis about “Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power, and Consent on Campus.”
Eric NelsonNov 17, 2017
- Law
- Politics
For Some, the Lines Are Blurrier — Sex, Power, and Campus Assault
Feminist activist Kamilah Willingham discusses Vanessa Grigoriadis’s “Blurred Lines” and a generational divide.
Kamilah WillinghamNov 17, 2017
- Law
- Politics
Pirates, Democracy, and the Digital Revolution
Roslyn Fuller considers the Pirate Party's recent success in Iceland and whether it could signal a new path in American politics.
Roslyn FullerNov 7, 2017