Law

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

A Thin-Skinned, Moody Martinet Threatens the Free Press: On Richard Kluger’s “Indelible Ink”
Richard Kluger’s account of the trial of John Peter Zenger, which paved the way for a free press in the United States.
Amy BradyOct 16, 2016
The Machinery of Death
Stephen Rohde discusses the possible elimination of the death penalty.
Stephen RohdeOct 15, 2016
- Law
- Politics
Lawyers Write for a Living
Don Franzen talks to Greyson Bryan about his new novel, “BIG: Beginnings.”
Don FranzenOct 10, 2016
Turn Left or Get Shot
Priyanka Kumar on Elizabeth Hinton's "From the War on Poverty to the War on Crime."
Priyanka KumarSep 24, 2016
- Law
- Politics
Freelance Constitutionalism: Akhil Amar and the History that Shadows Us
Laura W. Brill looks at Akhil Amar's "The Constitution Today."
Laura W. BrillSep 17, 2016
- Law
- Politics
A Philosophical Take on Fracking
Amy Knisley on "A Field Philosopher's Guide to Fracking" by Adam Briggle.
Amy KnisleyAug 25, 2016
- Law
- Philosophy & Religion
An Extraordinary Person
Shirin Ebadi’s autobiographical “Until We Are Free” describes her struggle to erect human rights law in Iran after winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Ameena Mirza QaziAug 17, 2016
Brandeis’s Brain: On “Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet”
Thomas Healy on Jeffrey Rosen's "Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet".
Thomas HealyAug 8, 2016
- History
- Law
First and Last, the First Amendment
Stephen Rohde’s reflection on his career as an LA civil rights lawyer, particularly regarding the First Amendment.
Stephen RohdeAug 6, 2016
- Law
Criminal Over-Incarceration
Lucas Anderson on William R. Kelly’s “Criminal Justice at the Crossroads”.
Lucas AndersonAug 4, 2016
- Law
- Politics
Voices from Solitary Confinement
Stephen Lurie reviews "Hell Is a Very Small Room".
Stephen LurieJul 20, 2016
- Law
Spain in Our Hearts: Adam Hochshild’s Latest
A look at the Americans who fought in the Spanish Civil War.
Elaine ElinsonJun 27, 2016
- Law