The United States has entered a time when constitutional interpretations seem to be changing. Factors, such as the precedents set by early presidents and Congresses, common practices of modern American citizens, venerable judicial decisions, and sources of inspiration and guidance -- including the Federalist Papers -- are questioned. Akhil Reed Amar is a Professor of […]
Dr. Michael S. Roth became the President of Connecticut’s Wesleyan University in 2007. In subsequent years, he has been at the forefront of those examining the purpose of and means by which higher education functions. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision in July 2023, he announced a suite of new recruiting […]
William Pelham Barr was confirmed as the 85th attorney general of the United States by the US Senate on February 14, 2019. On that day, Bill Barr joined John Crittenden (1841 and 1850–53) as one of only two people in US history to serve twice as attorney general. Currently, Barr is a distinguished fellow at […]
Rikki Klieman is currently the Legal Analyst for CBS News, after serving as a television anchor, notably covering the OJ Simpson trial. She specialized in criminal law, appellate practice, civil litigation, and is a best-selling author and film actress. Klieman has earned a sterling reputation as one of the most celebrated lawyers and legal authorities […]