Law

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

Pronominal Strife
Bryan A. Garner considers "What’s Your Pronoun?," the recently published book by Dennis Baron.
Bryan A. GarnerFeb 27, 2021
On the Limits of Sexual Freedom: Vanessa Springora’s “Consent: A Memoir”
A searing French memoir gives voice to a victim of sexual abuse, and provokes a crisis of conscience in the country.
Elsa CourtFeb 17, 2021
Does Collective Violence Demand Collective Punishment?
Mark Ellis reviews "The Ratline: The Exalted Life and Mysterious Death of a Nazi Fugitive," the new book by Philippe Sands.
Mark EllisFeb 2, 2021
Pursuing Justice: Still Listening to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Brachah Goykadosh looks at two recently published books made up of interviews with the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Brachah GoykadoshFeb 1, 2021
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Free Speech and the Question of Race
Stephen Rohde looks at three recent books on the First Amendment.
Stephen RohdeJan 24, 2021
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- Politics
A Premature Eulogy for Privacy
Evan Selinger vehemently argues against the tenets of Firmin DeBrabander’s “Life After Privacy: Reclaiming Democracy in a Surveillance Society.”
Evan SelingerJan 22, 2021
The Constitutional Conflationists: On Abigail Shrier’s “Irreversible Damage” and the Dangerous Absurdity of Anti-Trans Trolls
Sarah Fonseca on how Abigail Shrier's trolling interpretation of the United States Constitution threatens to put millions of kids’ lives in jeopardy.
Sarah FonsecaJan 17, 2021
Grab Your Shovels as the Elephant Leaves the Tent
What to do with Trump? Stephen Rohde reviews Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith's "After Trump: Reconstructing the Presidency."
Stephen RohdeJan 15, 2021
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- Politics
The Prosecution of Julian Assange and the Threat to Freedom of the Press and Human Rights
The prosecution and extradition of Assange raise important legal and constitutional issues which deserve greater attention than they have received.
Stephen RohdeJan 3, 2021
- Law
- Politics
The Juridical Is Libidinal: From the First Amendment to “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
As Maggie Hennefeld explains, Sacha Baron Cohen’s satire takes scatological aim at the American body politic at its most abject.
Maggie HennefeldDec 4, 2020
Sprung from the Joint, but to Where?
Matt Joy reviews "The Second Chance Club," Jason Hardy's memoir of his life as a parole officer.
Matt JoyDec 2, 2020
John Yoo Tortures History and Law to Defend Donald Trump
Stephen Rohde reviews John Yoo's "Defender in Chief: Donald Trump’s Fight for Presidential Power."
Stephen RohdeNov 1, 2020