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February 11, 2012
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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.
Despair Not
There is something worse than misery and death.
Free Speech Fiasco
It's not the government's job to decide whose feelings need protection.
The ACLU Is Not Evil
And neither are many people with whom we disagree.
The 'Judicial Philosophy' Dodge
Why opposing 'activist judges' isn't as straightforward as you'd think.
Evolution, Not Revolution
Christians need to lower their Supreme Court expectations.
The Court's Uncertain Trumpet
Unprincipled Commandments rulings leave a nation guessing.
Sticker Shock
When a judge violated the church-state peace treaty.
Politics for Adults
A Supreme Court justice showed us how to "do business" with opponents.
Sports Mobs and Manners
There's a difference between cheering the home team and being boorish
Roe vs. Judicial Sense
Forget briefly its immorality—it's just bad law
Civil Reactions: Willing to Lose
By voting we place our hope in the next world
Civil Reactions: Virtue via Vouchers
The Supreme Court's recent decision can help prevent more corporate scandals
Civil Reactions: Remedial History
The educational establishment seems confused about our spiritual heritage
Civil Reactions: Uncle Sam Is Not Your Dad
The separation of church and state protects families too
Civil Reactions: A Beautiful Reminder
Ron Howard's Oscar-winning film packs an unintentional biblical message.
Civil Reactions: A Quiet Compromise
Why a moment of silence is better than school prayer
Civil Reactions: Rudeness Has a First Name
Instant informality actually sabotages true friendship
Civil Reactions: Why Rules Rule
Debates on the Ten Commandments expose our culture's ultimate rift
Civil Reactions | Stephen Carter: We Interrupt This Childhood
Parents who raise their children to do right face a barrage of resistance
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