That's a really sad moment. When people in a democracy are afraid of having the conversation, because it might actually lead to a conclusion they don't like, as opposed to saying, let's have the conversation, and let's learn, and, you… — Martha Minow Copy Share Image
I see, from my vantage point as the vice-chair of the Legal Services Corporation, a serious crisis going on in this country. Eighty percent… — Martha Minow Copy Share
That's a really sad moment. When people in a democracy are afraid of having the conversation, because it might actually lead to a conclusion… — Martha Minow Copy Share
In the era of modern technology, people could just vote on their phones for who they want to be judges. We could amend all… — Martha Minow Copy Share
Obama is not just a powerful speaker, but a thinker engaged with the ideas of his country and his age--this argument by historian James… — Martha Minow Copy Share
The United States Constitution builds politics right into the process of selecting federal judges. This third branch, the judiciary, is designed to have a… — Martha Minow Copy Share
Deanell Tacha and I decided to write an editorial, because both of us have had experiences in countries where the rule of law is… — Martha Minow Copy Share
“Perhaps we know only by comparing, by drawing distinctions from and similarities to what we already know. But when we use our terms of… — Martha Minow Copy Share
Deal with just the basic fact: we will never have enough money for lawyers for poor people. So one of our major initiatives has… — Martha Minow Copy Share
Whether low-income people are dealing with access to veteran's benefits, or a protective order to guard against domestic violence, or a way to guard… — Martha Minow Copy Share
One of the paradoxes of liberal societies arises from the commitment to tolerance. A society committed to respecting the viewpoints and customs of diverse… — Martha Minow Copy Share
Of course, in the states, about half the states elect their judges, and that's an even more direct involvement with politics. But I think… — Martha Minow Copy Share
You think about the Pledge of Allegiance, "liberty and justice for all." This is at the core of the American creed. The creation of… — Martha Minow Copy Share
I think frustration unfortunately, reflects a real breakdown in the political parties themselves, which is fascinating because our constitution did not anticipate political parties.… — Martha Minow Copy Share
I have to be honest and say members of both political parties have contributed to de-legitimization of the process. Even President Barack Obama when… — Martha Minow Copy Share
In I'm Not A Racist, But..., Lawrence Blum offers answers for our time about what race is, who is a racist, and ways for… — Martha Minow Copy Share
