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Our contributor from San Quentin State Prison, Juan Haines, writes to us that the 2014 graduating class at San Quentin included more than a dozen inmates who received associates degrees, 45 who earned GEDs, and that…

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Lost in Litigation: Exploring Berlin’s Playgrounds

by Kate Leismer

August 29, 2014

When I moved from the U.S. to Berlin nearly two years ago, many of the differences were clear to me upon arrival. The quintessential European sidewalk cafes, a sprawling mass transit system, well-tread bike lanes, and language…

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We are hiring writers!

by Life of the Law

August 28, 2014

Life of the Law is looking for a few great writers to write about the law. Do you have a snappy perspective on what’s happening in the world, and can you write about it in…

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Life of the Law joins Infinite Guest!

by Life of the Law

August 27, 2014

Life of the Law is thrilled to announce that we will be joining the Infinite Guest Network from American Public Media! The Infinite Guest Network is a collection of food, comedy and culture programs that bring…

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Marital Infidelity and the Public/Private Divide

by Hadar Aviram

August 26, 2014

I’ve just read this U.S. News editorial suggesting that the American public has come full circle in its approach toward infidelity of public figures. It echoes some thoughts I had after watching a few episodes of Scandal, House of…

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CA Death Row Ruling of Enormous Importance

by Hadar Aviram, Professor of Law, UC Hastings

July 18, 2014

“If the state does not appeal the decision, it has huge consequences not only in California, but nation wide.”

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Use It or Lose It: A New Milestone on the Road to Abolition

by Austin Sarat, Professor, Amherst College

July 17, 2014

America has a choice, use the death penalty and execute those we condemn to death or lose the right to execute anyone.

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Are We Any Closer to Ending the Death Penalty? A Word of Caution.

by Heather Ann Thompson, Life of the Law Advisory Panel Scholar

July 17, 2014

“Though we should be grateful for yesterday’s ruling, we must be cautious about celebrating with too much abandon.”

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Children Immigrants and the United States

by Life of the Law

July 17, 2014

What do you do when an estimated 90,000 unaccompanied immigrant children cross the US southern border in search of a new home? By September 30, that’s the number of children expected to enter the US…

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Funnier than Letterman: California’s Vexatious Litigants List

by Life of the Law

July 14, 2014

Barbara Walters has her 10 Most Fascinating People list. Santa has his naughty and nice lists. David Letterman has his Top Ten list every weeknight. The FBI has its Most Wanted Fugitives List. And not…

Prison Graduates Share Inspirational Words

by Juan Haines

Lost in Litigation: Exploring Berlin’s Playgrounds

by Kate Leismer

We are hiring writers!

by Life of the Law

Life of the Law joins Infinite Guest!

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Marital Infidelity and the Public/Private Divide

by Hadar Aviram

CA Death Row Ruling of Enormous Importance

by Hadar Aviram, Professor of Law, UC Hastings

Use It or Lose It: A New Milestone on the Road to Abolition

by Austin Sarat, Professor, Amherst College

Are We Any Closer to Ending the Death Penalty? A Word of Caution.

by Heather Ann Thompson, Life of the Law Advisory Panel Scholar

Children Immigrants and the United States

by Life of the Law

Funnier than Letterman: California’s Vexatious Litigants List

by Life of the Law

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