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How Important Is the Vice President?

Scholar says empowerment of the VP proves the Constitution is a living document.

October 24, 2016

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Hoping for a Constitution of ‘Positive Rights’

Pulitzer Prize-winner Linda Greenhouse ponders the future of the Supreme Court.

By James Barasch '18
October 14, 2016

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Clough Lecturer Asks Provocative Questions about 14th Amendment

Vorenberg argues for use of preemptive action to protect marginalized citizens

October 5, 2016

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Bilder in Running for Virginia Literary Award

Nomination marks the fourth time her book on James Madison has won or been considered for a major prize

By Nate Kenyon
August 23, 2016

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Boston College Names Bilder the Founders Professor of Law

Appointment follows much heralded publication of James Madison book for which she won the Bancroft Prize.

By David Reich
April 6, 2016

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Bilder Wins Bancroft Prize

BC Law Professor and Lee Distinguished Scholar Mary Sarah Bilder has won the Bancroft Prize, considered one of the most prestigious honors in the field of American ...

March 17, 2016

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Korematsu v. United States Sparks Remembrance, Advocacy

Remembrance and advocacy were the dominant themes at the Fred Korematsu Day event at BC Law on Feb. 1. Speakers shared analyses of and anecdotes ...

By Venus Chui '18
February 5, 2016

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Bilder’s Madison’s Hand Draws Praise at Clough Panel

On Tuesday, October 27th, distinguished scholars of American constitutionalism gathered together for a special event to celebrate the publication of Professor Mary Bilder’s book, Madison’s hand: ...

November 13, 2015

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Coquillette’s The Battlefield of Merit Stirs Controversy

“This book will be controversial,” says Professor Daniel Coquillette. He’s referring to The Battlefield of Merit, the first installment in a planned two-volume history of ...

October 1, 2015

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‘Appeals to the Privy Council’ Project Creators Win Andrews Award

BC Law professor Mary Bilder (pictured above) and professor emerita Sharon Hamby O’Connor, along with Harvard Law professor Charles Donahue, Jr., have been selected by ...

April 30, 2015