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May 14, 2020
DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' Rights
Over the last few weeks, various protests have erupted across the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are related to the virus: protestors in Ohio and Michigan took to the state capitols to call for an end to their governors' stay-at-home orders. Others are calling out an...
DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' Rights
May 14, 2020
DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' Rights
DeRay McKesson on the Threat to Protesters' RightsOver the last few weeks, various protests have erupted across the country in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are related to the virus: protestors in Ohio and Michigan took to the state capitols...
July 25, 2019
The Constitution Gets the Broadway Treatment
Heidi Schreck is the writer and star of Broadway’s “What the Constitution Means to Me.†The play, which was nominated for two Tonys and was a Pulitzer finalist, was inspired by Schreck’s experience as a teenager competing in debates about the Constitution at American Legion halls across the country. As...
The Constitution Gets the Broadway Treatment
July 25, 2019
The Constitution Gets the Broadway Treatment
The Constitution Gets the Broadway TreatmentHeidi Schreck is the writer and star of Broadway’s “What the Constitution Means to Me.†The play, which was nominated for two Tonys and was a Pulitzer finalist, was inspired by Schreck’s experience as a...
July 2, 2019
The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Legal Director Reflects on the Supreme Court’s Last Term
It was another dramatic year for the Supreme Court. A new justice was sworn in against the backdrop of scandal. A beloved justice got sick and recovered. And, of course, major precedent-setting decisions were handed down. David Cole, the ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s legal director and a seasoned Supreme Court litigator makes sense...
The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Legal Director Reflects on the Supreme Court’s Last Term
July 2, 2019
The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Legal Director Reflects on the Supreme Court’s Last Term
The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥â€™s Legal Director Reflects on the Supreme Court’s Last TermIt was another dramatic year for the Supreme Court. A new justice was sworn in against the backdrop of scandal. A beloved justice got sick and recovered. And, of course, major precedent-setting decisions were handed...
May 23, 2019
At Liberty Live! Feat. Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman on “Booksmartâ€
Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman, the director and the writer of the new movie “Booksmart,†joined At Liberty to talk about storytelling, casting without bias, and why "The Big Lebowski" was an inspiration. Wilde is known for her roles on TV shows such as “The O.C.†and “House†and in...
At Liberty Live! Feat. Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman on “Booksmartâ€
May 23, 2019
At Liberty Live! Feat. Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman on “Booksmartâ€
At Liberty Live! Feat. Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman on “Booksmartâ€Olivia Wilde and Katie Silberman, the director and the writer of the new movie “Booksmart,†joined At Liberty to talk about storytelling, casting without bias, and why "The Big Lebowski" was an inspiration. Wilde is...
February 21, 2019
Alan Rusbridger on the Press in Times of Crisis
Alan Rusbridger is the former editor of The Guardian and author of "Breaking News: The Remaking of Journalism and Why It Matters Now." He joins At Liberty to discuss the state of journalism in the social media age: what has been lost in this information revolution and what has been...
Alan Rusbridger on the Press in Times of Crisis
February 21, 2019
Alan Rusbridger on the Press in Times of Crisis
Alan Rusbridger on the Press in Times of CrisisAlan Rusbridger is the former editor of The Guardian and author of "Breaking News: The Remaking of Journalism and Why It Matters Now." He joins At Liberty to discuss the state of journalism in the...
January 17, 2019
A Wave of Laws Target Boycotts of Israel
A raft of new state and federal laws are seeking to stop people from participating in political boycotts aimed at the state of Israel. ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ attorney Brian Hauss has challenged these laws across the U.S., and just this month argued against one in Arkansas. He joins Emerson Sykes — At...
A Wave of Laws Target Boycotts of Israel
A raft of new state and federal laws are seeking to stop people from participating in political boycotts aimed at the state of Israel. ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ attorney Brian Hauss has challenged these laws across the U.S.,...
December 20, 2018
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Staffers Go to the Movies
For our final episode of 2018, we're making a slight departure from our typical format. As we wind down the year and prepare to spend more time indoors, we've asked ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ staff to give you their movie recommendations to make sure you're properly entertained this holiday season. Happy viewing, and...
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Staffers Go to the Movies
For our final episode of 2018, we're making a slight departure from our typical format. As we wind down the year and prepare to spend more time indoors, we've asked ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ staff to give you...
August 8, 2018
Lessons From Charlottesville
On Aug. 12, 2017, a group of white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The day was a disaster, with violence in the streets and Heather Heyer murdered by a man who drove his car into a crowd of anti-racist protesters. The ³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ of Virginia had represented Jason Kessler, the march organizer,...
Lessons From Charlottesville
On Aug. 12, 2017, a group of white supremacists gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia. The day was a disaster, with violence in the streets and Heather Heyer murdered by a man who drove his car into a...
July 5, 2018
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Legal Director David Cole on the Supreme Court's Uncertain Future
An eventful Supreme Court session just came to a close. This year, the court handed down major decisions on partisan gerrymandering, warrantless searches and seizures, union dues, the religious rights of business owners, and the Trump administration's notorious travel ban —  to name a few. But the most consequential news...
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Legal Director David Cole on the Supreme Court's Uncertain Future
July 5, 2018
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Legal Director David Cole on the Supreme Court's Uncertain Future
³Ô¹ÏÖ±²¥ Legal Director David Cole on the Supreme Court's Uncertain FutureAn eventful Supreme Court session just came to a close. This year, the court handed down major decisions on partisan gerrymandering, warrantless searches and seizures, union dues, the religious rights of business owners, and the...