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The Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit recently hosted an insightful discussion on "Madness or Badness: Duran and the Evolution of the Insanity Defense in the D.C. Circuit." Featuring Professor Stephen J. Morse, A.J. Kramer, and Eric Dubelier, the program revisited the Francisco Duran trial, examining the complexities of the insanity defense and its evolution since the 1984 legal changes. Dr. Patrick Canavan also shared how these changes have impacted court outcomes. Learn more about how moral, legal, and scientific perspectives shape our justice system. #InsanityDefense #LegalHistory #DCCircuit #HistoricalSociety #CriminalLaw #JusticeAndFairness

Episode 38 is officially live! In this episode, I talked with University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Professor, Kermit Roosevelt III, about his ideas for a new American narrative that better embodies the ideals and struggles of today. In his book, “The Nation that Never Was”, Professor Roosevelt explains how the 1776 founding of America we all know does not actually represent the creation of the nation we live in now. Rather, it is the Civil War and its valiant abolitionists who built today’s America and forged the equality we so often invoke today. Our conversation went from reframing American history, to how this year’s politics will help shape this story, and how activism will play a role in all of this. Tune in now to learn more! University of Pennsylvania #history #racialjustice #america #justice #education #project1619 #scotus #constitution #ushistory #reconstruction #racism #elections https://lnkd.in/gGwmkbUD

LIVE | New episode of 'How to Fix Democracy' featuring Jeffrey Rosen! In this episode we dive into Jeffrey Rosen's latest work 'The Pursuit of Happiness'. As the President of the National Constitution Center and a Professor of Law at The George Washington University, Rosen brings a unique perspective on America's democratic foundations. Through an exploration of classical writers and America's own philosophers and political founders, Rosen and Keen engage in a discussion on the challenges facing #Americandemocracy and law today. We ask crucial questions: How closely do America's democratic institutions align with the ideals of the founding fathers? What insights can we glean from the evolution of American law and government practices over centuries? And, perhaps most importantly, what elements from our past are essential for sustaining and enriching American democracy? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eEzsgQja

The US Constitution is one of the greatest governing documents in history. No other charter has so deliberately advanced the belief that the government’s main purpose is to protect the individual rights of its citizens. Despite the exceptionalism of the Constitution and its battle-tested endurance, there are grave threats that could severely undermine and weaken it. Peter Berkowitz, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, 2017 Bradley Prize Winner, and one of the country’s leading political thinkers and constitutional scholars, discusses the current threats to our Constitution and the politicization of the Supreme Courts in the latest episode of Voices of Freedom.

Day 2: Partners in Policymaking ✊🏾Today we started with learning about the history of independent living and the contributions of Ed Roberts.

1/6: The Graphic Novel Written by Harvard Law Professor Alan Jenkins and Gan Golan and illustrated by Will Rosado, 1/6 asks and answers the question: What if the January 6, 2021 Insurrection had been successful? Characters travel the road that led from back-room meetings, white supremacist rallies, and the Four Seasons Total Landscaping parking lot to a violent attack on the Capitol that shook our nation to its core. It then imagines a world in which the events of that day turned out very differently. The series chillingly illustrates how close we came to authoritarian rule in America and the threats to our democracy that we still face. In the tradition of speculative fiction from George Orwell’s 1984 to Margaret Atwood’s Handmaid’s Tale to the Twilight Zone, it explores themes of autocracy, scapegoating, strategic disinformation, and more, all told through a compelling, character-driven story. 1/6 is for lovers of graphic novels, lovers of speculative fiction, lovers of politics, and lovers of our democracy. It’s a story that demands our attention and calls on us to take action…while we still can. ~ publisher's blurb #GraphicNovels #Comics #WhiteSupremacy #Insurrection #Coups #Coupdetats #Authoritarianism #Trumpism #Jan6

It was my pleasure to contribute to American Habits' recent publication on the meaning of federalism and democracy. In this piece, I tackle the basics of what it means for state lawmakers to once again operate from the basis of first principles. https://lnkd.in/gJTgas6Z

To a degree unprecedented in American history, the 2024 Democratic Party campaign relies on clearly proven falsehoods. Read today's usagovpolicy.com

Uncover the timeless wisdom of America's Founding Fathers in the Federalist Papers! Join me on a journey to understand our constitutional heritage and the principles upon which our nation's governance is based. In this series, we dive into concise summaries of each of these timeless essays and explore the foundations of our democratic ideals. Let's embrace intelligent and fact-based discourse and strengthen our commitment to an informed civic society! #FederalistPapers #ConstitutionalHeritage #DemocraticIdeals #InformedCivicSociety

What role have conspiracy theories played in shaping America? ‘The Coming Storm’ by Gabriel Gatehouse, uses a compelling mix of research and reportage, to get under the skin of conspiracy theories and explore the radical new kind of politics that is emerging. At a perilous moment in the history of American democracy, Gatehouse tells us some dark truths about our present, and provides clues about our future. Out Now: https://shorturl.at/NdooV #BBCBooks #NonFiction #PoliticsBooks