Articles tagged as First Amendment
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“Conservatives And Freedom Of Speech” – Prof. Hadley Arkes in the Claremont Review of Books
Writing in the Claremont Review of Books, Prof. Hadley Arkes details the intellectual poverty of defending a notion of “free of speech” that denies any limiting principles on speech. The piece, “Conservatives and Freedom of Speech: Backing into Relativism?” is nicely described by Scott Johnson of PowerlineBlog: “Professor Arkes focuses on the philosophical ground on […] -
Interview with US Commission on International Religious Freedom Chairman – Prof. Daniel Mark
Professor Mark was recently elected chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). He is an assistant professor of political science at Villanova University, a visiting fellow at the University of Notre Dame, and a JWI Affiliated Scholar. We invite you to read our interview with Dr. Mark. You are the Chairman of […] -
The Seth and Chris Show – Prof. Hadley Arkes on Charlottesville and Free Speech
Prof. Arkes joined The Seth and Chris Show to discuss the protests in Charlottesville, VA and analogies to the Nazis who marched through Skokie in the late 1970s. Prof. Arkes examines the contradictory position of the ACLU in its defense of “the freedom to choose the Nazis” and outlines how those moral principles which underlie […] -
“Antonin Scalia: A Spirited Life in the Law” –Prof. Hadley Arkes in National Review Online
In National Review Online, Prof. Hadley Arkes offers another account of the life and legacy of his friend Justice Antonin Scalia titled, “Antonin Scalia: A Spirited Life in the Law.” Prof. Arkes recounts the discipline of Scalia’s logic, the command of his wit, and the integrity of his character, which all contributed to the unique […] -
“After Obergefell: Facing the Main Question”—Prof. Arkes in The Catholic Thing
Writing in The Catholic Thing, Prof. Hadley Arkes, in “After Obergefell: Facing the Main Question,” calls for the political branches to counteract the Court’s marriage decision with more substantive arguments in defense of marriage as the union of one man and one woman. “[A] ‘defensive’ strategy of resistance has run into problems recently also on […] -
“The Paths of Resistance”—Prof. Hadley Arkes in The Catholic Thing
Writing in The Catholic Thing, Professor Hadley Arkes, in “The Paths of Resistance,” offers two possible (legislative) steps that can be taken in light of the Court’s decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. Some excerpts: “In the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage, two lines of response may be open to those who […] -
“What ‘Liberties’ Does the Constitution Protect?”—Prof. Hadley Arkes in Library of Law and Liberty
Writing in the Library of Law and Liberty, Prof. Hadley Arkes comments on the Supreme Court case of Reed v. Town of Gilbert, AZ. In “What ‘Liberties’ Does the Constitution Protect?,” he discusses the deep principles underlying the free speech clause and their relevancy to the case. Some excerpts: “The liberty that a constitution would seek […] -
“‘Scalia’s Genius and His Curse” —Prof. Hadley Arkes in The Library of Law and Liberty
Writing in The Library of Law and Liberty, Prof. Hadley Arkes reflects on the recent spate of commencement speaker controversies in higher education and discusses how conservatives might look to the opinions of Justice Scalia in understanding the rights of those forced to listen to political orthodoxies. -
“‘Twas a Famous Victory” —Prof. Hadley Arkes in The Catholic Thing
Writing in The Catholic Thing, Prof. Hadley Arkes scrutinizes the Supreme Court's ruling in Town of Greece (NY) v. Galloway, a case turning on interpretation of the Establishment Clause.