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 the influences of Obama's family, educational, and work experiences on his ideas, Reading Obama locates a unique individual in the crosscurrents of American democracy and continuing fights over American ideals.
One of the paradoxes of liberal societies arises from the commitment to tolerance. A society committed to respecting the viewpoints and customs of di… - Martha Minow
One of the paradoxes of liberal societies arises from the commitment to tolerance. A society committed to respecting the viewpoints and customs of di…
- Martha Minow
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 it's not th… - Martha Minow
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 it's not th…
Deal with just the basic fact: we will never have enough money for lawyers for poor people. So one of our major initiatives has been to develop new t… - Martha Minow
Deal with just the basic fact: we will never have enough money for lawyers for poor people. So one of our major initiatives has been to develop new t…
I understand the politics of the situation, I think that many Republican members of the senate believe that,get out the vote move. They can indicate … - Martha Minow
I understand the politics of the situation, I think that many Republican members of the senate believe that,get out the vote move. They can indicate …
I think the problem is, if we foreclose any public justice, then we cut off the virtuous cycle that's represented by law, where there are public deci… - Martha Minow
I think the problem is, if we foreclose any public justice, then we cut off the virtuous cycle that's represented by law, where there are public deci…
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… - Martha Minow
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…
You think about the Pledge of Allegiance, "liberty and justice for all." This is at the core of the American creed. The creation of the Legal Service… - Martha Minow
You think about the Pledge of Allegiance, "liberty and justice for all." This is at the core of the American creed. The creation of the Legal Service…
The United States Constitution builds politics right into the process of selecting federal judges. This third branch, the judiciary, is designed to h… - Martha Minow
The United States Constitution builds politics right into the process of selecting federal judges. This third branch, the judiciary, is designed to h…
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 people to talk about the rac… - Martha Minow
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 people to talk about the rac…
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