To Fix Fake News, Look To Yellow Journalism
Fake news has plenty of precedents in the history of mass media, and particularly, in the history of American journalism.
The Ongoing Legal Plight of LGBTQ Refugees
Until governments recognize the right to freely express sexual and gender identity, safe haven for LGBTQ refugees is uncertain at best.
Happy Flag Day! (What is Flag Day?)
What is Flag Day, again? Early American flags were all over the place. There was no consensus about the flag until 25 years after the Revolution.
The Right to Legal Counsel
Adequate legal counsel is not provided to many of the poor accused of crimes.
The Politics of the Louisiana Purchase
In a treaty signed in Paris on April 30, France swapped 828,000 square miles of North America to the U.S. for $15 million.
Did You Hear the Joke about the Lawyer?
Why lawyer jokes typically involve the killing or maiming of lawyers.
Ballpoint Pen CSI
A short history of the ballpoint pen and early debates about its impact on handwriting.
Labor Unions, Public Employees, and Race: An Interview with William P. Jones
An interview with scholar William P. Jones on labor unions, public employees, and race.
The Origins of American Law Schools
When did law schools become a fixture in the training of elite Americans?