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Local Decisions, National Impact: Why The Public School Textbook Selection Process Should Be Viewpoint Neutral, Rebecca Tanglen Jan 2007

Local Decisions, National Impact: Why The Public School Textbook Selection Process Should Be Viewpoint Neutral, Rebecca Tanglen

University of Colorado Law Review

In its decision in Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier, the Supreme Court determined that in the public school context, government restriction on speech must be related to "legitimate pedagogical concerns." However, the question remains open whether that standard requires such restrictions to be viewpoint neutral; the circuit courts are split on this question. This Comment explores the issue in the context of the public school textbook selection process, concluding that the process should be viewpoint neutral. As an initial matter, it argues that the selection of textbooks for use in the public schools should be analyzed under the public forum …


Child Welfare Law Office Guidebook: Best Practice Guidelines For Organizational Legal Representation Of Children In Abuse, Neglect, And Dependency Cases, Colene Flynn Robinson Jan 2007

Child Welfare Law Office Guidebook: Best Practice Guidelines For Organizational Legal Representation Of Children In Abuse, Neglect, And Dependency Cases, Colene Flynn Robinson

University of Colorado Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Educative Effects Of Direct Democracy: A Research Primer For Legal Scholars, Daniel A. Smith, Caroline J. Tolbert, Daniel C. Bowen Jan 2007

The Educative Effects Of Direct Democracy: A Research Primer For Legal Scholars, Daniel A. Smith, Caroline J. Tolbert, Daniel C. Bowen

University of Colorado Law Review

This article surveys recent studies by political scientists that examine the "educative effects" of ballot measures on political participation and civic engagement, as well as their impact on candidate elections. The article provides legal scholars with empirical evidence that can be used to bolster normative and theoretical claims about the process and politics of direct democracy. The authors conclude by presenting original empirical research on the effects of ballot measures on individual attitudes toward state government and political trust. The article hypothesizes that citizens who are given more opportunities to participate in politics will have more trust in state government. …


The Citizen Assembly: An Alternative To The Initiative, Kevin O'Leary Jan 2007

The Citizen Assembly: An Alternative To The Initiative, Kevin O'Leary

University of Colorado Law Review

The Citizen Assembly is a superior alternative to direct mass democracy and the initiative. Building on the ideas of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson, it is possible to combine the traditional town hall and the Internet to fashion a new understanding of representative government that bridges the enormous gap that now exists between the political elite and the average voter. The assembly reform would increase opportunities for meaningful and intelligent participation by average citizens and improve public decisions. This article explains how a national network of citizen assemblies would work.


The Climate Of Environmental Justice: Taking Stock- Forward, Maxine A. Burkett Jan 2007

The Climate Of Environmental Justice: Taking Stock- Forward, Maxine A. Burkett

University of Colorado Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Notice Problem, Unlawful Electronic Surveillance, And Civil Liability Under The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Andrew Adler Jan 2007

The Notice Problem, Unlawful Electronic Surveillance, And Civil Liability Under The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, Andrew Adler

University of Miami Law Review

No abstract provided.


The Development Of A Federal Cisg Common Law In U.S. Courts: Patterns Of Interpretation And Citation, Marlyse Mcquillen Jan 2007

The Development Of A Federal Cisg Common Law In U.S. Courts: Patterns Of Interpretation And Citation, Marlyse Mcquillen

University of Miami Law Review

No abstract provided.


Electronic Discovery Misconduct In Litigation: Letting The Punishment Fit The Crime, Thomas C. Tew Esq. Jan 2007

Electronic Discovery Misconduct In Litigation: Letting The Punishment Fit The Crime, Thomas C. Tew Esq.

University of Miami Law Review

No abstract provided.