William E Forbath’s faculty profile
Washington Monthly March 21, 2022
The Too Supreme Court
In a review by Washington Monthly, Professor William Forbath's book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, is described as a "brilliant new book" that challenges the traditional views many people hold about the court. It was co-authored with Joseph Fishkin.
Democracy Journal March 21, 2022
Book Reviews: The Economic Constitution
A book review for "The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing The Economic Foundations of American Democracy" co-authored by William Forbath and Joseph Fishkin, was reviewed in the Spring 2022 issue of Democracy Journal.
Slate March 21, 2022
What You Won’t Hear in Today’s Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing
In an op-ed for Slate, Professor William Forbath and co-author Joseph Fishkin argue that it is time for Congress to realize their constitutional obligation to build a political economy in which power is held by many, not a select few.
The Washington Post March 18, 2022
How to use the Constitution to rein in American oligarchs and save democracy
Professor William Forbath's book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, is reviewed by The Washington Post as "eminently readable" and a book that should be read and reflected on during these current times.
The New Republic February 13, 2022
The Constitution was meant to guard against oligarchy
Professor William Forbath's book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, discusses the Constitution in a "rousing and authoritative" study, according to a review in The New Republic.
The Atlantic February 8, 2022
How Progressives Can Take Back the Constitution
Professor William E. Forbath, who holds the Lloyd M. Bentsen Chair in law, co-authored an article with Joseph Fishkin, a law professor at UCLA, that introduces their new book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy.
Digging a Hole Podcast February 3, 2022
The Legal Theory Podcast: Fishkin & Forbath
Professor William Forbath is interviewed in a legal theory podcast about his new book, The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy.
Jacobin Magazine February 3, 2022
How the Left Lost the Constitution
Professor William E. Forbath's new book The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy, arguing that the U.S. Constitution is an underutilized asset in the Left's fight against social and economic injustice, is reviewed.
Democracy Paradox January 31, 2022
The Case for Constitutional Politics
Professor William Forbath's new book The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution: Reconstructing the Economic Foundations of American Democracy is reviewed as it argues inequality involves constitutional questions.