by William C. Duncan | Apr 29, 2022
Cases carefully chosen to catch the Supreme Court’s eye Written by William C. Duncan April 29, 2022 Where do Supreme Court cases come from? For the most part, they come from lower court decisions. The court can hear disputes between states directly without prior...
by Derek Monson | Apr 27, 2022
Harsh Shanghai lockdown highlights the strength of the U.S. Constitution Written by Derek Monson April 27, 2022 China’s enforcement of a public health lockdown in Shanghai in response to a COVID-19 outbreak reminds us why it is good to be American. Americans of all...
by Derek Monson | Apr 22, 2022
The antidote to the poison of the culture war Written by Derek Monson April 22, 2022 The culture war seems to be expanding its reach into myriad areas of life, beyond politics. What used to primarily be a dynamic of controversial social policy debates – abortion,...
by William C. Duncan | Apr 8, 2022
Factors guiding decisions about Supreme Court nominees Written by William C. Duncan April 8, 2022 In the debate over the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson, senators announced their intention to vote for or against confirmation. These decisions typically focus on...
by William C. Duncan | Apr 1, 2022
State supreme court nominations: quiet but important Written by William C. Duncan April 1, 2022 Photo: Governor.Utah.gov On March 29, Gov. Spencer Cox nominated Utah Appeals Court Judge Diana Hagen to serve as a justice on the Utah Supreme Court. Hagen has served in...
by Derek Monson | Apr 1, 2022
Ukraine and the importance of learning history Written by Derek Monson April 1, 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ongoing war with the Ukrainian people is a human tragedy. But amid this calamity, there are lessons that can help prevent similar tragedies in the...
