Faculty in the Media

ABA Journal March 24, 2022

SCOTUS will consider war powers in case of ailing veteran claiming employment discrimination

Lecturer Phillip Bobbitt is quoted in an ABA Journal article on a Supreme Court case in which the petitioner is a veteran claiming employment discrimination.

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New Books Network March 31, 2022

Book Review: The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution

The Anti-Oligarchy Constitution, co-authored by Texas Law Professor William Forbath and Joseph Fishkin, was reviewed as "a revolutionary retelling of constitutional history."

More of: William E Forbath

Texas Standard March 25, 2022

Texas Supreme Court case could affect the role of spiritual advisers at executions

Lisa Eskow, Co-Director of the Supreme Court Clinic, is interviewed in an article about a Supreme Court case ruling that denying death row inmate's request for a spiritual advisor during his execution is unconstitutional.

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The Washington Post March 22, 2022

Three Ways the ‘Market State’ Can Ease Ukraine’s Suffering

Lecturer Philip Bobbitt co-authors an editorial about strategies that have been used to confront the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how innovations of the "market state" suggest other lines of policy that could serve to end the war.

More of: Philip C Bobbitt

Lieber Institute West Point March 24, 2022

Deportation of Ukrainian Civilians to Russia: The Legal Framework

Professor Michael Schmitt authors a piece on the legalities and potential international law violations of Russia's deportations of Ukrainian civilians to Russia.

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Justsecurity.org March 24, 2022

Putin’s Real Fear: Ukraine’s Constitutional Order

Lecturer Philip Bobbitt authors an article with Viola Gienger about the motive behind Putin's invasion of Ukraine and why NATO must defend the country.

More of: Philip C Bobbitt

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.

More of: William E Forbath

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.

More of: William E Forbath

Planetizen March 22, 2022

Increased Homeownership Won’t Close the Racial Wealth Gap

Professor Mechele Dickerson and her book, Homeownership and America's Financial Underclass: Flawed Premises, Broken Promises, New Prescriptions, are mentioned in an article about assumptions regarding homeownership.

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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.

More of: William E Forbath

The Hill March 20, 2022

Judge the CHIPs Act as defense policy, not industrial policy

Professor Adam Klein, with LBJ School of Public Affairs professor William Inboden, co-authored an opinion piece about the importance of the CHIPS Act to United States national security policy.

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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.

More of: William E Forbath