Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy

Online Exclusives

Gov. Baker Goes to Law School

Massachusetts' head of state conducts a class on public health and the opioid crisis.

By Danielle Rivard
May 8, 2018

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Don’t Listen to the ‘Parade of Horribles’

Women politicians give advice to those considering a run for office.

By Danielle Rivard
April 13, 2018

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‘Equal Opportunity Mischief’

Gerrymandering takes some punches in Rappaport event.

By Brendan McKinnon ’19
April 11, 2018

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Free Speech in the Crosshairs

First Amendment luminaries discuss the place for speech on college campuses.

By James Barasch '18
March 22, 2018

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An Unfortunate ‘Perfect Storm’

Experts provide nuanced perspectives on the difficulties of dealing with campus sexual assault, but they also offer hope.

By Jorge Toledo ’20
March 15, 2018

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A Glimpse at Life in the White House

Former presidential aide provides reality check on Washington's inner workings.

By Danielle Rivard
March 6, 2018

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A Miracle of Collaboration

How state agencies worked together for mental health and corrections reforms at long-troubled Bridgewater State Hospital.

By Jorge Toledo ’20
February 12, 2018

Event Roundup

Republican Politics, the ‘New Federalism,’ and More

A periodical summary of campus visitors and events.

February 8, 2018

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Grace and Grit in the Pursuit of Justice

A witness to history, lawyer and judge Geraldine Hines emerged from the fray as a champion of civil rights.

By Brendan McKinnon ’19
January 19, 2018

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Former US Attorney Ortiz to Teach at BC Law

Top prosecutor will offer course in national security law as Rappaport Distinguished Visiting Professor.

May 10, 2017