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Marielle Franco, Rhaissa Sanches

Faculty Curated Undergraduate Works

Marielle Franco was a Black, Brazilian activist (1979-2018) who rose from the favelas (poor areas) of Rio de Janeiro to be elected as a councilwoman in Rio's election of 2016. Franco was known for exposing the violence waged in the favelas by Brazil's military and police under the "pretense of maintaining law and order," as well as how the militia wields power over those who live in the favelas. In addition to detailing Franco's life, activism and death, this paper also explains the history and development of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro, as well as the negative attitudes held …

Office Hours: Let's Talk About Emoluments, Jeffrey Bellin, Michaela Lieberman, Tara Leigh Grove

Tara L. Grove

April 2, 2018: On this week’s episode, Professor Tara Grove breaks down the pending emoluments clause litigation against President Trump, and cautions against an increasing reliance on courts to address political problems. She also gives thanks to a now-famous mentor who helped mold her distinctive teaching style, and tests her knowledge of Disney characters.

Enhanced Campaing Finance Disclosure And Recusal Rules To Offset The Influence Of Dark Money In State Supreme Court Elections, Cathy R. Silak, Emily Siess Donnellan

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

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Same-Sex Marriage, Political Backlash And The Case For Going Slow, Eric Segall

Eric J. Segall

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Forging Successful Non-Profit Partnerships Following Crisis And Disaster: O.C. Haley Boulevard's Story, John T. Marshall

John Travis Marshall

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Law, Politics And The Art Of The Possible, Gregory Sorbara, Edward J. Waitzer, Harry W. Arthurs, Mamdouh Shoukri, Barbara Hennick

Harry Arthurs

A special lecture and Q&A session with The Honourable Gregory Sorbara, MPP and former Ontario cabinet minister (BA ‘78, LLB ‘81, LLD ‘13). Greg Sorbara served in the Ontario legislature for 21 years as a Liberal MPP and held a series of senior posts in previous Liberal governments, including minister of colleges and universities, minister of consumer and commercial relations, and minister of finance. Greg also served as the Ontario Liberal Party’s campaign chair for three successful elections in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Greg is an alumnus of York University. Greg will be presented with the 2013 Hennick Medal for …

Law, Politics And The Art Of The Possible, Gregory Sorbara, Edward J. Waitzer, Harry W. Arthurs, Mamdouh Shoukri, Barbara Hennick

Edward J. Waitzer

A special lecture and Q&A session with The Honourable Gregory Sorbara, MPP and former Ontario cabinet minister (BA ‘78, LLB ‘81, LLD ‘13). Greg Sorbara served in the Ontario legislature for 21 years as a Liberal MPP and held a series of senior posts in previous Liberal governments, including minister of colleges and universities, minister of consumer and commercial relations, and minister of finance. Greg also served as the Ontario Liberal Party’s campaign chair for three successful elections in 2003, 2007 and 2011. Greg is an alumnus of York University. Greg will be presented with the 2013 Hennick Medal for …

Discussion Of Christopher Kutz's 'Or 'Emet Lecture: Democratic Holy Wars, Christopher Kutz, Louis-Philippe Hodgson, François Tanguay-Renaud

François Tanguay-Renaud

Follow-up seminar on Christopher Kutz’s ‘Or ‘Emet Lecture, delivered on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Part of the Legal Philosophy Between State and Transnationalism Seminar Series. Respondents: Louis-Philippe Hodgson, York Philosophy and François Tanguay-Renaud, Osgoode Hall Law School.

Post Colonial Cosmopolitanism: Making Place For Nationalism, Rahul Roa, Robert Howse, Alice Maclachlan, François Tanguay-Renaud

François Tanguay-Renaud

Rahul Rao, School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London, expresses a number of dissatisfactions with the debate between cosmopolitanism and communitarianism in international normative theory.

Respondents: Robert Howse, New York University; Alice MacLachlan, York University, Philosophy.

Contra Politanism: Against The Moral Teleology Of Political Forms, Jacob T. Levy, Stefan Sciaraffa, François Tanguay-Renaud

François Tanguay-Renaud

Jacob T. Levy, Tomlinson Professor of Political Theory Professor of Political Science Associate member, Department of Philosophy, McGill University, talks about forms of political organization, moral purposes, and the influence of social technologies.

Respondent: Stefan Sciaraffa, McMaster University

New Modes In Old Orders: Crisis Government And The Written Constitution, Nomi Claire Lazar, Benjamin Berger

Benjamin L. Berger

Nomi Claire Lazar, Associate Professor, Facult of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa, explores the reasons for the evident contrast found in the American approach to prerogative power and the centrality of ‘writtenness’ in our understanding of constitutional government. Respondent: Benjamin Berger, Osgoode Hall Law School.

Democratic Holy Wars, Christopher Kutz

Christopher Kutz

Christopher Kutz delivers the 'Or 'Emet lecture discussing democracy, the philosophy of war and intervention.

Discussion Of Christopher Kutz's 'Or 'Emet Lecture: Democratic Holy Wars, Christopher Kutz, Louis-Philippe Hodgson, François Tanguay-Renaud

Christopher Kutz

Follow-up seminar on Christopher Kutz’s ‘Or ‘Emet Lecture, delivered on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Part of the Legal Philosophy Between State and Transnationalism Seminar Series. Respondents: Louis-Philippe Hodgson, York Philosophy and François Tanguay-Renaud, Osgoode Hall Law School.

Administration Encourages U.S. Firms To Practice "Economic Patriotism", Anne M. Tucker

Anne Tucker

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Equality, Eric J. Segall

Eric J. Segall

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The Hypocrisy Of The Abortion Debate: Why Conservatives Should Vote Pro-Choice And Leave Planned Parenthood Alone, Eric J. Segall

Eric J. Segall

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Supreme Flaws: Three Ways To Fix The Supreme Court, Eric J. Segall

Eric J. Segall

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Why Rick Santorum Is A Menace And A Libertarian's Worst Nightmare, Eric J. Segall

Eric J. Segall

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The 10 Worst Things About Rep. Darrell Issa's Panel And The Contraception Debate, Eric J. Segall

Eric J. Segall

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Personal Is Political For Roberts Court, Eric J. Segall

Faculty Publications By Year

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What President Obama Should Have Said About The Supreme Court And The Affordable Care Act, Eric J. Segall

Faculty Publications By Year

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Can Congress Ban People From Threatening To Burn The Quran? Yes: No Rights Are Absolute, Especially Amid Legitimate Safety Issues, Jessica D. Gabel

Faculty Publications By Year

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