Politics

Carter to speak on spreading democracy

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 01:00:00 -0400

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will give a talk on "The Expansion of Democracy," Thursday, April 18 at 2:30p.m. in Winship Ballroom, Dobbs University Center (DUC).

Supreme Court arguments mark turning point in gay marriage debate

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0400

As justices of the U.S. Supreme Court hear oral arguments this week on gay marriage, Emory constitutional law expert Michael Perry says the debates may hold clues to the various ways the justices might rule.

Supreme Court arguments mark turning point in gay marriage debate

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0400

As justices of the U.S. Supreme Court prepare to hear oral arguments March 26 on gay marriage, Emory constitutional law expert Michael Perry says the debates may hold clues to the various ways the justices might rule.

Abramowitz: Voting Rights Act as important as ever

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:00:00 -0500

As the Supreme Court justices weigh the future of the Voting Rights Act, Emory political scientist Alan Abramowitz writes in a recent analysis that it should be an easy decision - don't mess with it.