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Social movements with resilient structures offer insights for resisting government repression and authoritarianism. This article features perspectives from Alex Tom (Center for Empowered Politics), Meena Jagannath (Movement Law Lab), and Vince Warren (Center for Constitutional Rights) on the importance of building movement infrastructure during heightened authoritarianism. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eQyxGTVU.

"In Common Law traditions the idea of open justice is jealously guarded as a core principle of democratic governance. In some jurisdictions it possesses constitutional status, which is strengthened by human rights protections, like guarantees of free speech and freedom of the press. Traditionally, it recognizes that the administration of justice must take place in courts that are open to public viewing and conducted with openness - evidence must be presented and decisions and sentences handed down publicly. ... Regrettably, and post-pandemic, there are some Caribbean jurisdictions that have, maybe somewhat unresponsibly (a term used by Trinbagonian philosopher Lloyd Best to describe persons who unknowingly act without responsibility), retained the general use of virtual hearings, but which, from all reports, in their continued use may not fully meet the minimum requirements of open justice. For example, the public and media may not be enjoying the free and unhindered access to court information and proceedings that democracy demands. What may have been justifiable in the emergency and exceptional circumstances of the pandemic no longer prevails." Peter Jamadar delivers important insights into open justice in Bettering Justice's latest entry. Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/egQPuG_2 #justice #law #openjustice

Professor Craig Volden was quoted in an op-ed about the importance of bipartisanship and forming coalitions: “Lawmakers who recognized this ... offer a blueprint for constructive lawmaking that forms the bedrock of a healthy democracy." Center for Effective Lawmaking https://lnkd.in/esGxqpWx

Justice suffers when its citizens refuse to stand firm for what is right. If we don’t fight lawlessness, it prevails. If we don’t establish the truth in our nation, then truth becomes foreign. When political leaders set a negative example, subvert the rule-of-law and allow injustice and lawlessness, the result becomes in an anemic government and a weak nation. • The Bill of Rights is the bone structure of the living and breathing United States of America. • The Bill of Rights is the embodiment of the “inalienable rights” dictated by the Declaration of Independence, upon which every Federal law, State law, State constitution and the United States Constitution are based upon. • Compromise the Bill of Rights, and you compromise the bone structure of the living and breathing Union. • Compromise the Bill of Rights, and the United States is nothing but a corpse. If we don’t fight lawlessness, it prevails.

The author of “How Democracies Die” Daniel Ziblatt is an expert on how to recognize the erosion of the rule of law & democratic norms. In 30 seconds he reminds us why democracy matters.  Retweet & share this clip from Daniel & Conor Lamb

Fantastic article by Joseph!

My new article, "John Finnis and the Central Case Constitution", has just been published in the Journal of Legal Philosophy. You can access it here: https://lnkd.in/g7e8cKU8 (or, if you cannot access it, the preprint version is here: https://lnkd.in/gRXin67S).

Democracy is grounded in the rule of law and in respect for all people. How fortunate we are to have President Carter’s example of deep moral commitment to both goals. Read more: https://loom.ly/KWAytOU #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Democracy is grounded in the rule of law and in respect for all people. How fortunate we are to have President Carter’s example of deep moral commitment to both goals. Read more: https://loom.ly/KWAytOU #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

Did you know? The Leadership Conference led the fight 60 years ago to pass the most sweeping civil rights legislation Congress has ever enacted. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended "legalized" discrimination across America. But there are a wealthy and powerful few who want to turn back the clock on this progress. They are taking our hard-won civil rights laws and protections to court so extremist judges and justices will roll back our rights and undermine democracy. Read our new brief about The Leadership Conference’s history with this landmark law and the work ahead to combat threats to our civil rights and democracy. https://lnkd.in/eq54uj_U