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Law's Atiba Ellis offers warnings for state and federal proposals to tighten voting laws
Voter regulations multiply in Ohio—prompting debate over restrictions The Land: Atiba Ellis, the Laura B. Chisholm Distinguished Research Scholar and professor of law, warned that Ohio’s and federal proposals to tighten voting laws are based on myths and would block more valid voters than…
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Call for submissions for veterans at CWRU
Case Western Reserve University is home to incredible veteran students, faculty and staff—each with their own inspiring story to tell and an invaluable perspective that enriches the overall campus environment and beyond. Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who studies, works or researches…
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Art history in action: Erin Benay is at the forefront of redefining humanities education
Sawyer Brent usually kept the slogans and sketches in his tattered notebook to himself. But in 2023, he joined a new after-school program—Pressing Matters at Cleveland's Zygote Press—where he learned to carve linoleum blocks, ink them and print his designs on posters and shirts. His artwork—bold…
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Spartan Showcase: Madison Albert
Through her work as a PhD student in biomedical engineering at Case Western Reserve University, Madison Albert is focused on enhancing MRIs. A former Barry Goldwater Scholarship recipient, Albert recently got another vote of confidence when she was selected for the National Science Foundation’s…
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Note Adelbert Hall entrance closure
The Case Quad entrance of Adelbert Hall will be closed from Wednesday, June 18, to Friday, Aug. 15, for masonry repairs. During this time, access to Adelbert Hall will only be available through the Adelbert Road entrance. In the event of an emergency, exits on both sides of the building will be…
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Law's Jonathan Adler discusses last-minute presidential pardons
James Comer says House investigating Biden’s autopen use Washington Examiner: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, said last-minute presidential pardons may raise constitutional issues—especially those signed using an autopen. “A blanket pardon might be problematic…
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Law's Kevin McMunigal weighs in on trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs
What will happen to Diddy’s $400M fortune if he’s found guilty? The Independent: Kevin McMunigal, professor of law, noted that prosecutors in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs are targeting the rap mogul's business empire for asset forfeiture. “If prosecutors can prove the assets were tied to…
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Religious studies' Brian Clites considers how Pope Leo XIV will confront the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse crisis
A new pope confronts his church’s abuse scandal amid praise and scrutiny The Washington Post: Brian Clites, assistant professor of religious studies and the Archbishop Hallinan Professor of Catholic Studies II at the College of Arts and Sciences, said that as Pope Leo XIV steps into a role…
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Law's Jonathan Adler weighs in on states' attempts at filing climate lawsuits
Trump and GOP confront state climate plans on two fronts Axios: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, called it “outlandish” for the federal government to try to stop states from filing climate lawsuits, saying the Department of Justice's complaint misrepresents the law.…
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Religious studies' Deepak Sarma calls out Tucker Carlson's dismissal of Michelle Obama’s concerns about racism
Tucker Carlson calls Michelle Obama's concerns about racism 'so old-fashioned'... and yikes HuffPost: Deepak Sarma, professor and the Inaugural Distinguished Scholar in the Public Humanities at the College of Arts and Sciences, called Tucker Carlson’s dismissal of Michelle Obama’s concerns about…