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Human rights in the Asia-Pacific region Human rights in the Asia-Pacific region Hitoshi Nasu "The Asia-Pacific region is known for having one of the least developed institutional mechanisms for protecting human rights. This edited collection makes a timely and distinctive contribution to con… OL15901424W
The European Court of Human Rights in the post-Cold War era The European Court of Human Rights in the post-Cold War era James A. Sweeney "The European Court of Human Rights has been a vital part of European democratic consolidation and integration for over half a century, setting meaningful standards and offering legal remedies to the… OL16654880W
From the closet to the altar From the closet to the altar Michael J. Klarman "Same-sex marriage, a politically and culturally untenable idea only a quarter century ago, has become one of the most controversial issues in American life. Social conservatives are adamantly oppos… OL16673135W
Living with guns Living with guns Craig R. Whitney "America's war over gun control has raged since the 1960s. In 2008, the Supreme Court startled the left by concluding that with the Second Amendment the founders elevated "above all other interests" … OL16705392W
Imbeciles Imbeciles Adam Cohen From the Introduction... Faced with this choice, the Supreme Court did not merely side with the strong: it enthusiastically urged them on by insisting it would be “better for all the world” if soc… OL17606326W
Judging the Boy Scouts of America Judging the Boy Scouts of America Ellis, Richard "As Americans, we cherish the freedom to associate. However, with the freedom to associate comes the right to exclude those who do not share our values and goals. What happens when the freedom of ass… OL19708012W
Spying on democracy Spying on democracy Heidi Boghosian "Personal information contained in your emails, phone calls, GPS movements and social media is a hot commodity, and corporations are cashing in by mining and selling the data they collect about our p… OL19968860W
Justice while black Justice while black Robbin Shipp Justice While Black is a must-read for every young black male in America-and for everyone else who cares about their survival and well-being. This is a first-of-its-kind essential guide for African-A… OL19989871W
Indelible ink Indelible ink Richard Kluger In 1733, struggling printer John Peter Zenger scandalized colonial New York by launching the New-York Weekly Journal, which assailed the British governor as corrupt and arrogant -- a direct challenge… OL20040473W