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 Kloppenberg should therefore fascinate anyone interested in American politics or how ideas shape public life. Tracing… — Martha Minow Copy Share Image
I think that we see some cities that have developed living wage ordinances. I think that we see some efforts to actually put real restrictions on unscrupulous behavior by creditors. I think that the Consumer Finance Agency is a reflection… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
“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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
