May 25
A Short History of Judicial Filibusters: Partisanship Run Amok
In this piece, originally published on May 20th by the Huffington Post, Geoffrey R. Stone explains the filibuster in the context of judicial confirmations. Stone is a 2010 – 11 visiting scholar at the National Constitution Center and the Edward H. Levi Distinguished Service Professor of Law at the University of Chicago. He will be… [Continue Reading]
May 6
Do you want to know a secret? WikiLeaks and the constitution
In this monograph excerpt: Geoff Stone explains how wartime situations have historically heightened the tension between national security and free speech.
Feb 16
Is the Defense of Marriage Act constitutional?
What does the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment mean, and should it be interpreted to protect gays and lesbians from discrimination, as it protects African-Americans, ethnic minorities and women?
Nov 30
Don't ask don't tell and the tyranny of the minority
Most Americans support the repeal of DADT. So why hasn’t it been repealed? The answer, in part, is the Constitution.
Nov 10
Video games and free speech
Can a state constitutionally prohibit the sale or rental of video games to persons under 18 years of age? SCOTUS is deciding this week.
