Articles tagged as John Marshall
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PODCAST: Jesse Merriam and Josh Hammer on “An Even Better Originalism?”
Patrick Henry College Associate Professor Jesse Merriam and JWI affiliated scholar Josh Hammer joined JWI Deputy Director Garrett Snedeker to discuss Professor Merriam’s article, “A Better Legal Conservatism,” published in The American Mind. Prof. Merriam’s article was in response to “A Better Originalism,” co-authored by Prof. Hadley Arkes, Garrett Snedeker, Josh Hammer, and Matthew Peterson. […] -
“A Better Originalism” – Arkes and Snedeker in The American Mind
A new statement of purpose published in The American Mind, written by Prof. Hadley Arkes, Garrett Snedeker, Joshua Hammer, and Matthew Peterson calls upon conservatives to adopt an originalism of moral substance. The authors write: “We are faced with a moment of political crisis. The Biden administration seeks to fundamentally transform the United States by […] -
“Toward a New Jurisprudential Consensus: Common Good Originalism” – Josh Hammer in Public Discourse
In an essay for Public Discourse, JWI Affiliated Scholar Josh Hammer implores conservatives to embrace a new approach to originalism that emphasizes the common good. He argues that originalism has become entirely unmoored from conservatism rightly understood, particularly in light of Justice Gorsuch’s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County. It must be replaced by a […] -
Recommended Podcast: “The 1787 Project” with JWI Affiliated Scholar Justin Dyer
We heartily recommend a new podcast series produced and narrated by JWI Affiliated Scholar, Prof. Justin Dyer: The 1787 Project. The podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Captivate.fm, and Listen Notes. We point you toward a September 14th, 2020 episode about judicial supremacy, which is the idea that the judiciary’s interpretation of the Constitution […] -
“Judicial Fortitude: The Last Chance to Rein in the Administrative State” James Wilson Podcast with Peter Wallison
AEI Portraits – (Photo by Jay Westcott/for AEI) In November 2019, JWI’s Deputy Director Garrett Snedeker and intern Samuel Lucas had a conversation with Peter Wallison, author of the book Judicial Fortitude: The Last Chance to Rein in the Administrative State. Mr. Wallison is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and former White […] -
“John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court” An Interview with Richard Brookhiser
Richard Brookhiser In May 2019, JWI’s Deputy Director Garrett Snedeker and Intern Josh Hiero shared a discussion with Richard Brookhiser, author of the book John Marshall: The Man Who Made the Supreme Court (Basic Books, 2018). Brookhiser is an author and a senior editor of National Review. Below you may find: A link to Brookhiser’s book, […] -
“Securing the Constitution and Union”–Prof. David Forte in the Claremont Review of Books
In a review for the Spring 2019 Claremont Review of Books, JWI Senior Scholar Professor David F. Forte hails Ronald R. Rotunda’s abridgment of Albert J. Beveridge’s seminal work, Life of John Marshall, as an impressive work. The book incorporates Rotunda’s own commentary, yet importantly retains the spirit and rhythm of Beveridge’s writing. Professor Forte […] -
“The Last of the Founders”–Prof. Michael Uhlmann in the Claremont Review of Books
In a piece for the Claremont Review of Books, JWI Senior Scholar Prof. Michael Uhlmann reviews Richard Brookhiser’s new biography, John Marshall: The Man who Made the Supreme Court, which provides a concise account of Chief Justice’s accomplishments. In his review, Professor Uhlmann points to John Marshall as an underappreciated titan, whose work and influence–from Marbury […] -
“The Ninth Circuit’s Astounding Reasoning” –Garrett Snedeker in the Library of Law and Liberty
In his piece, “The Ninth Circuit’s Astounding Reasoning,” Garrett Snedeker discusses the complicated state of affairs as the Ninth Circuit has challenged the authority of President Trump’s executive order to temporarily restrict entry of immigrants from certain high-risk countries. Mr. Snedeker analyzes this controversy in light of two different SCOTUS opinions written by Justice George […]