On Bull Durham and Abraham Lincoln
One of my favorite movies is Bull Durham, and one of my favorite U.S. presidents is Abraham Lincoln. You might think that these two topics have […]
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Attack Ideas, Defend People
The Detroit News recently endorsed #BrockTheCourt for the Michigan Supreme Court. After listening to some of the rhetoric surrounding the Court’s recent decision involving the EMA and EPGA, I wrote […]
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#BrockTheCourt Endorsements 2.0
In last week’s post, I previewed a number of endorsements that #BrockTheCourt has earned recently, including Farm Bureau AgriPac, Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Michigan Realtors, more […]
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Most Valuable Endorsement
Candidates for office often seek endorsements from individuals and organizations. Sometimes an endorsement will include a campaign contribution, but more importantly, an endorsement from a trusted […]
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Service to Others
The most rewarding work is often the work we do for free. Like you, I have friends who do the unsung work of the volunteer—those who […]
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This Is a Job Interview
Last week I explained why I write, and I noted that candidates for the Michigan Supreme Court need to explain their judicial philosophy and show their […]
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Why I Write
Since entering the race for the Michigan Supreme Court, I have posted on my website judicial opinions that I have authored as a Judge on the […]
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Teaching the 1st Amendment
In addition to being a Judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals (and now running for Michigan Supreme Court), I am an adjunct law professor […]
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Attack Ideas, Not People
Justice Scalia once said, “I attack ideas. I don’t attack people.” In this, he got it precisely right in describing how a judge should approach the work of the court. […]
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Desert Island Books
Books have made all of the difference in my life. I still remember my mom reading the Poky Little Puppy Golden Book to me as a child. When I was […]
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