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Can the Law Ask Too Much? History, Ethics, and the Boundaries of Legal Obligation
What happens when laws demand more than people can give? Discover how ancient and modern thinkers shaped our understanding of justice, responsibility, and moral limits
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America’s Evolving Political Landscape
The United States is at a crossroads, with its two major political parties undergoing significant transformations. To better understand these changes and their implications for the country’s future, historian and political commentator Heather Cox Richardson recently sat down with UC Berkeley professor of law and history Dylan Penningroth for a timely and thought-provoking conversation. As…
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Innovating Democracy
What is the current state of American democracy, and what can be done to improve it? Three legal and political experts weighed in on those questions during a recent panel discussion at UC Berkeley. Steve Silberstein is a member of National Popular Vote, a nonprofit that aims to work within the confines of the electoral…