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Civil Reactions

Stephen L. Carter

Stephen Carter is the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law at Yale University. He is the author of The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln (2012), The Violence of Peace, The Emperor of Ocean Park, and many other books. His column, "Civil Reactions," ran from 2001 until 2007.

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Give Parents a Say Subscriber access only

The current public school model isn't working.

Despair Not Subscriber access only

There is something worse than misery and death.

Free Speech Fiasco Subscriber access only

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 Subscriber access only

Why opposing 'activist judges' isn't as straightforward as you'd think.

Evolution, Not Revolution Subscriber access only

Christians need to lower their Supreme Court expectations.

The Court's Uncertain Trumpet Subscriber access only

Unprincipled Commandments rulings leave a nation guessing.

Sticker Shock Subscriber access only

When a judge violated the church-state peace treaty.

Politics for Adults Subscriber access only

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

Defending Our Neighbor Subscriber access only

Can we start a war to protect others?

Loving Military Enemies Subscriber access only

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

Hope Deferred Subscriber access only

Christians are uniquely positioned to further racial equality.

A Politics of Gratitude Subscriber access only

Stop whining, count your blessings, and love your global neighbors.

Sports Mobs and Manners Subscriber access only

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

Roe vs. Judicial Sense Subscriber access only

Forget briefly its immorality—it's just bad law

Willing to Lose Subscriber access only

By voting we place our hope in the next world

Virtue via Vouchers Subscriber access only

The Supreme Court's recent decision can help prevent more corporate scandals

Remedial History Subscriber access only

The educational establishment seems confused about our spiritual heritage

Uncle Sam Is Not Your Dad Subscriber access only

The separation of church and state protects families too

A Beautiful Reminder Subscriber access only

Ron Howard's Oscar-winning film packs an unintentional biblical message.
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