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The Future Of Limitless Debate: The Filibuster In The 113th Congress, Mark Kogan Aug 2012

The Future Of Limitless Debate: The Filibuster In The 113th Congress, Mark Kogan

Legislation and Policy Brief

Human cloning, the caning of teen vandals, and the belief that aliens descend from space to abduct humans and livestock all hold something in common: they are more popular than Congress. With the 112th Congress bottoming out at a record-low 9% approval rating, it is clear that Americans are deeply unsatisfied with the gridlock gripping Washington. While it is popular, and even easy, to lambaste Republicans for blanket obstructionism and to condemn Democrats for failure to stand up to minority bullying, collective blame shifting will not breach the dam of a hyper-partisan Congress. Instead, individuals hoping to get Congress moving …


Thirteenth Annual Grotius Lecture Series: The Global Status Of Human Rights, Amartya Sen Jan 2012

Thirteenth Annual Grotius Lecture Series: The Global Status Of Human Rights, Amartya Sen

American University International Law Review

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Thirteenth Annual Grotius Lecture Response: Amartya Sen’S Vision For Human Rights – And Why He Needs The Law, Kim Lane Scheppele Jan 2012

Thirteenth Annual Grotius Lecture Response: Amartya Sen’S Vision For Human Rights – And Why He Needs The Law, Kim Lane Scheppele

American University International Law Review

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