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Our goal is to improve the teaching of civics, law, democracy, and human rights by providing an online space to connect teachers, professors, and instructors; facilitate collaboration; and share resources developed by Street Law and our partners and educators.

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HOP ON THE TINKER TOUR!

Posted by Allison Hawkins on May 30, 2013 at 10:11am 0 Comments 1 Like

Free speech icon Mary Beth Tinker, of the Landmark Case Tinker v. Des Moines, has launched a campaign to generate support for a bus trip to high schools across the U.S. The Tinker Tour will boost awareness about free speech,…

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New book out on the Supreme Court

Posted by Karen Green on May 27, 2013 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes

Title of the book" "The Puzzle of Unanimity-Consensus on the United States Supreme Court."…

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Loving v. Virginia

Posted by Jenna DiCocco on April 18, 2013 at 10:57am 0 Comments 2 Likes

Hello folks,

I showed the HBO Film, "The Loving Story" in my class last week after we read Chapter 31 in Unit 5. It led to a discussion not just about marriage laws (including the recent same-sex marriage cases) but also civil…

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50 Years After Key Case, Problems Defending The Poor Persist

Posted by Charlotte Friar on March 18, 2013 at 4:24pm 1 Comment 1 Like

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Gideon v. Wainwright. This important decision required states to provide legal representation to criminal defendants, even if they…

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Week 2, 2013 Supreme Court Summer Institute

Welcome 2013 Supreme Court Summer Institute Participants! Everyone in this group is participating in the Week 2 session (June 20-25) of the Institute. This page is a way to meet each other, start conversation, and to think about some fun activities for your free time.See More

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Matt Johanson added a discussion to the group Week 2, 2013 Supreme Court Summer Institute

arriving early?

any other left-coasters arriving early for this week's program?I'm flying from California on Wed. and should arrive at the hotel around 7 p.m.wouldn't mind some company for dinner Wednesday or some touring on Thursday morning. I might visit the Library of Congress or the MLK Memorial.See you soon!Mattmatt.johanson@sbcglobal.net510 861 4944See More

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Charlotte Friar replied to Charlotte Friar's discussion What are you doing Friday and Saturday night? The Capitol Steps might be for you! in the group Week 2, 2013 Supreme Court Summer Institute

"This idea is great! The website for the Ford's Theatre walking tour of the Lincoln Assassination is: http://www.fords.org/event/history-foot-detective-james-mcdevitt. ; Thanks for sharing, Mark!"

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Mark Klarman replied to Charlotte Friar's discussion What are you doing Friday and Saturday night? The Capitol Steps might be for you! in the group Week 2, 2013 Supreme Court Summer Institute

"Hi All, Just wanted to add the option of the Ford's Theatre walking tour of the Lincoln Assassination. I think it's $15 and leaves the Theatre at 6:45 Fri and Sat. It's easy to do and contains some interesting surprises, as well as a…"

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