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Legal and political philosophy scholar speaks on the concept and the Rule of Law p. 17

and political philosophy scholar who lectures frequently around the globe, said the Rule of Law is a normative ideal that arises directly out of the morallyladen description that we give of what law is ... homelessness are well known, as are his works in historical political theory. Waldron graduated with degrees in philosophy and law from the University of Otago in 1978 and then earned his doctorate in legal

An Analysis of the Political and Legal Debates concerning Medicaid Expansion in Virginia

decision instigated a series of intense, state-level political battles, especially in Virginia. This article will provide a basic overview of: Medicaid and its significance in Virginia, how and why the ... RICHMOND JOURNAL OF LAW AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST OF THE POLITICAL AND LEGAL DEBATES MEDICAID EXPANSION IN VIRGINIA By Rick Mayes 0 Ph.D. 0 Benjamin Paul 0 0 Rick Mayes is an Associate Professor of

Appellate Judges and Philosophical Theories: Judicial Philosophy or Mere Coincidence

?" in KANT: POLITICAL WRITINGS 54 55 (Hans Reiss ed ., H.B. Nisbet trans., Cambridge Univ. Press 1970 ). 106. See Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Kant, http://www.iep.utm.edu/kantmeta (last visited ... RICHMOND JOURNAL OF LAW AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST APPELLATE JUDGES AND PHILOSOPHICAL THEORIES: JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY OR MERE COINCIDENCE? GeraldR. Ferrera 0 Mystica Alexander 0 0 Gregory H. Adamian

Foreword

Virginia political system, and helping create a healthy dialogue in our beloved Commonwealth. ... starting point for discussion, as well as a catalyst to encourage you to become involved in the political process in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Sincerely, Aaron Forstie General Assembly Editor RICHMOND

Letter from the Editor

Virginia's political system, and helping to foster a healthy dialogue in the Commonwealth. ... Politicaland Legal Debates ConcerningMedicaid Expansion in Virginia, University of Richmond Political Science Professor , USA In Renewed Commitment: The Latest Chapter in Reforming Virginia's Mental Health

Health Care Reform in Virginia: Lessons Learned before, during, and after the 2011 Virginia General Assembly

carry great political and professional strife. This article highlights some examples of the challenges faced on the road to health care reform and discusses possible directions of future legislation in ... Council , saying: appointed twenty-four political, health system, civic and business leaders to the Virginia Health Reform Initiative (VHRI) Advisory Every Virginian needs access to affordable health care

McConnell v. Federal Election Commission: The Problem of Eradicating Campaign Finance Corruption

order to prevent campaign finance abuses, (3) reductions in campaign funding will not inhibit political campaigns, and (4) those who purchase campaign advertisements must be identified so voters are not ... Berkshire Hathaway, wrote an editorial in the New York Times saying political contributions, as investments, were far undervalued.1 Buffett wrote that a campaign finance contribution could buy a great deal of

Prominent political consultant and former U.S. senator serve as Sanders Scholars p. 15

Georgia Law is both pleased and honored to have political consultant Paul Begala and former U.S. Sen. Wyche Fowler teach as Sanders Scholars this year. ... service. Named for Georgia's 74th governor and 1948 Georgia Law alumnus, Carl E. Sanders, the Sanders Chair in Political Leadership was created to give law students the opportunity to learn from individuals

Dispatch from the Culture War: Virginia's Failed HPV Vaccination Mandate

with the ways in which they have handled the HPV vaccine. Part III will examine the disadvantages of continuing the mandate's ineffective political war of attrition, and suggest a coalition-building ... noteworthy.12 During the political campaigns of 2011, Texas Governor Rick Perry's executive order brought the issue of a state mandate for the vaccine to the national attention.13 Fellow candidate Michele

No Child Left behind and Special Education: The Need for Change in Legislation That Is Still Leaving Some Students Behind

Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA"). Part III provides a detailed explanation of the existing scholarly opinions in support of, and in disagreement with, NCLB. Part IV discusses the current political landscape ... Disabilities Education Act ("IDEA").943 Part III provides a detailed explanation of the existing scholarly opinions in support of, and in disagreement with, NCLB. Part IV discusses the current political

Sanctuary from De Facto Deportation: The New Sanctuary Movement and De Facto Deportation Claims for Children Challenging Illegal immigrant Parents

current political trends will affect the future of the NSM and claims of de facto deportation. ... persecution on account of race. religion, nationality. membership in a particular social group. or political opinion ... . 14 After the passage of the Refugee Act in the 1980s, thousands of refugees came to the

Let's Get Ethical, A Look at the New Ethics Reform in the Commonwealth of Virginia

number of amendments, the omnibus ethics bill passed the House and the Senate unanimously. House and Senate Members from both political parties touted the accomplishment as a significant step forward, as ... legal and political climate in which the reforms were passed. More importantly, this Article will argue the cases provide a framework for analyzing whether the new statutory scheme is likely to prove

What Role for Civility?

Every year recently, Virginians bemoan a loss of civility in a political arena that seems more callous, combative and partisan, less productive and turning churlish. Many view politics in Washington ... RICHMOND JOURNAL OF LAW AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST By Bob Gibson - * Bob Gibson is currently the executive director for the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, an organization that seeks to

The Judiciary in Virginia: Changes and Challenges in Virginia: One Trial Judge's Perspective

political boundaries to be served by those judges. The results of the weighted caseload study as contained in the 2013 Report would validate many of those concerns expressed earlier by the 2011 Judicial ... the individual political subdivisions of the Commonwealth in which they serve. The business of the courts reflects a blending of statewide standards and local community customs and procedures. Central

Through the Looking Glass of Teaching: The Death Penalty and the Political Culture of Detached Passions

in the larger political arena outside the courtroom. The many gestures across the country advocating moratoriums on executions give hope to abolitionists that the political terrain of the death penalty ... RichmondJournalof Law and the PublicInterest THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS OF TEACHING: THE DEATH PENALTY AND THE POLITICAL CULTURE OF DETACHED PASSIONS Adelaide H. Villmoare 0 0 . Professor, Department

Eternal Law: The Underpinnings of Dharma and Karma in the Justice System

& MORAL PRAC. 3, 3 (2003) (stating that there has been an increase in religious diversity due to immigration and globalization). 2. Primarily the philosophy of India, Vedic teachings are found in the Sama ... mind, this article discusses and analyzes the Hindu philosophy of Eternal Law to show the underpinnings of Dharma and of justice. 5 Karma in the justice system. Referred to as the Eternal Law or

Law's Emotions

RICHMOND JOURNAL OF LAW AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST Robin West 0 0 Fredrick J. Haas Professor of Law and Philosophy, Georgetown University Law Center; B.A. University of Maryland; J.D. University of ... Maryland School of Law; J.S.M. Stanford Law School. Published by permission of Robin West and the International Association for the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy (I.V.R.). A more complete version

Colorado and Washington Got Too High: The Argument for Lower Recreational Marijuana Excise Taxes

STEVEN B. SMITH, POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY COLORADO AND WASHINGTON GOT TOO HIGH: THE ARGUMENT FOR LOWER RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA EXCISE TAXES By: Jeremy P. Gove 0 0 B.A. University of Michigan; J.D ... recreational marijuana. Once understood, these theories of taxation and social justice may then be employed to create a more optimal excise tax system. 1. Rawlsian Philosophy and Marijuana Taxes In Mr. Rawls’s

Hirsch Hall Highlights pp. 17-21

School of Law University Professor Jeremy Waldron in Georgia Law’s 103rd Sibley Lecture held in March. Waldron, a legal and political philosophy scholar who lectures frequently around the globe, said the ... political theory. Waldron graduated with degrees in philosophy and law from the University of Otago in 1978 and then earned his doctorate in legal philosophy from Oxford University, where he taught as a

Gingrich serves as Sanders Scholar p. 17

This spring, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich taught a course on judicial review at Georgia Law as a Sanders Political Leadership Scholar with the assistance of 1983 alumnus Randy Evans.