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Foundling Fathers: (Non-)Marriage and Parental Rights in the Age of Equality

reality of American family life. Yet, as Clare Huntington observes, “the marital family serves as a misleading synecdoche for all families,” leaving

Forum: The Politics and Perverse Effects of the Fight Against Online Medical Misinformation

the start of the pandemic—that there is a sharp divide between medical and political speech. Introduction Social media platforms’ moderation of

Forum: Lessons from Lawrence: How “History” Gave Us Dobbs—And How History Can Help Overrule It

divided by the moment of “quickening,” or the first noticeable movement of the fetus at roughly sixteen to eighteen weeks. As historian James C. Mohr

Criminal Attempts

the years that it is absolutely impossible to thank them all. I start by thanking the authors of the many published critical commentaries on my

Forum: History and Tradition’s Equality Problem

abortions are required in all sorts of circumstances in which the fetus is compromised and the pregnant person’s life and health are at risk. When

Conscience Wars: Complicity-Based Conscience Claims in Religion and Politics

even if they may weigh these concerns differently because they hold different views about the importance of integrating religion in public life

Forum: Insider Trading’s Legality Problem

Court’s precedents, rather than start anew with a legislative definition of insider trading, was a well-considered decision that deserves both

Forum: Dissent in the Senate

influence how, when, and whether they dissent. The guarantees of life tenure and undiminished compensation set forth in Article III of the Constitution

Forum: The Abortion Interoperability Trap

brief overview of this federalism arms race is in order. To start, some states are already seeking to impose liability on out-of-state actors who