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emptywheel
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Strict Scrutiny and Rational Basis Scrutiny - emptywheel

The Constitution has strict protections for few rights, demanding strong justification for infringement.
Felix Frankfurter was key in advocating for Holmes' ideas, reshaping legal interpretations through personal relationships. [ more ]
Smithsonian Magazine
1 month ago
History

What the American Revolution Taught the United States' First Presidents

FDR's nomination in 1932 marked a significant evolution in presidential politics with his pledge for a 'New Deal' that shifted the political landscape. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

When the Culture Wars Came for the Theater

The Federal Theatre Project under the New Deal supported arts during economic crisis, faced political backlash, and had a significant impact on American theater development. [ more ]
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