Author: James N. Markels

By Jul 10,2005

O’Connor’s wake

With Justice Sandra Day O’Connor having announced her retirement, and Chief Justice William Rehnquist rumored to be soon to follow, talk of legacies has been rampant. Some have argued that...

By Jun 13,2005

Originalism for the left

Can a Supreme Court decision unite the political divisions in our country? It may be possible, considering that both the Left and the Right came together last week to agree that the majority opinion...

By May 15,2005

What judges do

Judges are in the crosshairs. The possible filibustering of some of President Bush’s judicial nominees has Senate Republicans mulling a “nuclear option” to force the nominees to a general vote,...

By Apr 18,2005

Save Paris!

If you’ve taken to watching the spate of reality shows centered around the antics of rich socialites, such as “The Simple Life,” “Gastineau Girls,” or “Newlyweds,” you’re probably wondering how...

By Feb 20,2005

Problems with the property tax

The price of real estate is soaring in Northern Virginia. Condo values are up 28 percent from last year in Alexandria, where I live, and homes have more than doubled...