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The Law's Mystery, Linda L. Berger, Jack L. Sammons
The Law's Mystery, Linda L. Berger, Jack L. Sammons
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What is the continuing significance of Cohen v. California, the 1971 U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that “Fuck the Draft” is a message protected by the First Amendment? Using Cohen as an exemplar, this article offers a new theory about how to understand the law and judicial opinions.
The theory begins in a recognition of the “law” as resting upon mystery and uncertainty, a mystery that is also the source of the law’s enchantment. It is this enchantment that we depend upon for the law to be authoritative rather than authoritarian and reducible to the political and thus to …
A Short Road To Statehood, A Long Road To Washington, Rachel J. Anderson
A Short Road To Statehood, A Long Road To Washington, Rachel J. Anderson
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This article documents the election in 2012 of the first African-American to represent Nevada in the U.S. Congress, Steven Horsford. It is part of "A Special Series on African Americans in Nevada Politics - Past and Present" on pages 16-21 of the issue." Sources are on page 21 of the issue.
Blacks In The Nevada Legal Profession, Rachel J. Anderson
Blacks In The Nevada Legal Profession, Rachel J. Anderson
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This article discusses the history of African-Americans in the Nevada legal profession. It is part of "A Special Series on African Americans in Nevada Politics - Past and Present" on pages 16-21 of the issue. Sources are on page 21 of the issue.
Metaphor In Law As Poetic And Propositional Language, Linda L. Berger
Metaphor In Law As Poetic And Propositional Language, Linda L. Berger
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Blacks And Voting Rights In Nevada, Rachel J. Anderson
Blacks And Voting Rights In Nevada, Rachel J. Anderson
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This article is a brief foray into black suffrage and equal rights in Nevada legal history. It is part of "A Special Series on African Americans in Nevada Politics - Past and Present" on pages 16-21 of the issue. Sources are on page 21 of the issue.
Blacks In Nevada Elections, Rachel J. Anderson
Blacks In Nevada Elections, Rachel J. Anderson
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This article is a snapshot of challenges, contributions, and achievements of African Americans in Nevada elections. It is part of "A Special Series on African Americans in Nevada Politics - Past and Present" on pages 16-21 of the issue.