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Civil Reactions: Stephen Carter

Stephen Carter is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale University. He is the author most recently of The Emperor of Ocean Park (2002) and several other books, including Reflections of an Affirmative Action Baby (1991); The Culture of Disbelief, (1993); Civility: Manners, Morals, and the Etiquette of Deomcracy, (1998); The Dissent of the Governed: A Meditation on Law, Religion, and Loyalty, (1998), and God's Name in Vain: The Wrongs and Rights of Religion in Politics (2000).

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Give Parents a Say
The current public school model isn't working.

Stephen L. Carter | posted 1/09/2007 04:23PM

Despair Not
There is something worse than misery and death.

Stephen L. Carter | posted 9/01/2006 12:00AM

Free Speech Fiasco
It's not the government's job to decide whose feelings need protection.

Stephen L. Carter | posted 7/01/2006 12:00AM

The ACLU Is Not Evil
And neither are many people with whom we disagree.

Stephen L. Carter | posted 5/01/2006 12:00AM

The 'Judicial Philosophy' Dodge
Why opposing 'activist judges' isn't as straightforward as you'd think.

Stephen L. Carter | posted 1/01/2006 12:00AM

Evolution, Not Revolution
Christians need to lower their Supreme Court expectations.

by Stephen L. Carter | posted 11/01/2005 12:00AM

The Court's Uncertain Trumpet
Unprincipled Commandments rulings leave a nation guessing.

by Stephen L. Carter | posted 8/30/2005 12:00AM

Sticker Shock
When a judge violated the church-state peace treaty.

by Stephen L. Carter | posted 3/02/2005 12:00AM

Politics for Adults
A Supreme Court justice showed us how to "do business" with opponents.

By Stephen L. Carter | posted 1/12/2005 12:00AM

Defending Our Neighbor
Can we start a war to protect others?

By Stephen L. Carter | posted 11/01/2004 12:00AM

Loving Military Enemies
War does not exempt Christians from the second-greatest commandment.

By Stephen L. Carter | posted 9/01/2004 12:00AM

Hope Deferred
Christians are uniquely positioned to further racial equality.

By Stephen L. Carter | posted 7/01/2004 12:00AM

A Politics of Gratitude
Stop whining, count your blessings, and love your global neighbors.

By Stephen L. Carter | posted 3/01/2004 12:00AM

Sports Mobs and Manners
There's a difference between cheering the home team and being boorish

Stephen L. Carter | posted 9/01/2003 12:00AM

Roe vs. Judicial Sense
Forget briefly its immorality—it's just bad law

Stephen L. Carter | posted 7/01/2003 12:00AM

Civil Reactions: Willing to Lose
By voting we place our hope in the next world

Stephen L. Carter | posted 3/01/2003 12:00AM

Civil Reactions: Virtue via Vouchers
The Supreme Court's recent decision can help prevent more corporate scandals

Stephen L. Carter | posted 11/18/2002 12:00AM

Civil Reactions: Remedial History
The educational establishment seems confused about our spiritual heritage

Stephen L. Carter | posted 7/08/2002 12:00AM

Civil Reactions: Uncle Sam Is Not Your Dad
The separation of church and state protects families too

Stephen L. Carter | posted 5/21/2002 12:00AM

Civil Reactions: A Beautiful Reminder
Ron Howard's Oscar-winning film packs an unintentional biblical message.

Stephen L. Carter | posted 4/01/2002 12:00AM

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The Best and the Worst New Tech: Mobile Smart Phones
Phones are on track to becoming the most promising—and paralyzing—technology.

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The Best and the Worst New Tech: Online Video
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The Best and the Worst New Tech: What You Least Expect
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Christ-Centered Cautions
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