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05/17/18 • 38 min
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Revisionist History - Divide and Conquer
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Pushkin. Not long ago, I had a dinner party at my house. My friend Michael Ryan came. He's a lawyer, and I was talking to him about my love of law review articles, which is genuine. By the way. Here's a profession trained to find meaning in the particular, in the arcane, to make the implausible plausible, to defend the indefensible. I mean, how are those not the perfect ingredients for a good read. Plus, law review articles have epic footnotes, s
Divide and Conquer Top Questions Answered
What are some overlooked law review articles that Malcolm Gladwell discussed in a podcast episode?
A lawyer shared two law review articles with Malcolm Gladwell, one of which is controversial and often overlooked.
Who wrote the controversial law review article about the relevance of a legal concept?
The controversial law review article was written by an author who predicted that people wouldn't take it seriously.
What is the focus of the overlooked law review article?
The overlooked law review article focuses on the grammar of the US Constitution.
What happened when Texas Republicans attempted to redraw congressional district boundaries?
Democrats staged a revolt by leaving the state.
Where did the Democrats hide during their revolt in Texas?
The Democrats hid in a hotel in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
Which government agency was involved in the search for the missing Democrats?
Homeland Security got involved in the search for the missing Democrats.
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The article authors conclude that Texas Republicans were thinking too small in terms of redrawing congressional district boundaries.
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Mary Norris provides insights on the grammar of the US Constitution.
What does the 26th Amendment of the US Constitution grant?
The 26th Amendment grants the right to vote to American citizens over the age of 18.
What issue did Michael Stokes Paulson and Luke Paulson analyze in the California Law Review?
Michael Stokes Paulson and Luke Paulson published an analysis of the interpretation of Article four, Section three of the US Constitution, which addresses the formation of new states within existing ones.
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