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Author Archives: Sarah Hanan
Leaving behind life in Yangshuo
It’s Friday morning, and I am beginning this final entry as I sit comfortably in bed. Despite the rooster’s best effort, I slept until just about 5 o’clock this morning. As I suspected, I’ve almost adapted to my new sleep … Continue reading
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Connecting with Justice Black
An update from Jacqueline, a junior majoring in political science and psychology who is conducting research on Justice Black’s views on expression and the First Amendment: After catching a 6 a.m. flight, navigating the metro, and gallivanting around the Library … Continue reading
Posted in Political Science in Washington, 2013
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There and back again: A tale from the LOC
An update from Hannah, a political science and Spanish major who is conducting research on the Supreme Court’s change in commerce clause jurisprudence since 1937: Well, friends, here I am again, back in the Library of Congress to spend my … Continue reading
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An intellectual feast
An update from Austin, a sophomore majoring in economics, public policy and political science, with a minor in law and legal reasoning, who is conducting research on the differing “absolutisms” of Justice Black and Justice Douglas’ First Amendment Freedom of … Continue reading
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Living and learning
An update from Taylor, a sophomore majoring in political science and Spanish who is conducting research on school prayer decisions during the 1980s and early 1990s: I can’t believe that we’ve already been in D.C. for two days and I’m just … Continue reading
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Opening boxes and diving into history
An update from Eric, a sophomore majoring in political science and public policy who is conducting research on Justice Blackmun’s Fourth Amendment jurisprudence: How can you trade a week of relaxation and sun for six long days of research? This question … Continue reading
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Where Dr. King felt doubt
An update from Michelle, a sophomore human rights and anthropology major: Montgomery, Alabama, is a city full of history in regards to the civil rights movement. We saw only a part of that today, including the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church … Continue reading
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A little bit of R&R: Research Recreation!
An update from Katelyn, a sophomore majoring in journalism, Spanish and political science, and conducting research on the Supreme Court’s opinions on student rights: Today was our first full day of researching in the Library of Congress, and it’s already shaping … Continue reading
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Like coming home again
An update from Brandon B., a third-year political science, history and English major who is conducting research on “swing Justices” on the Court: As I got off the plane at Washington Reagan National Airport, hopped on the DC Metro Orange Line, … Continue reading
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Blisters and Byron
An update from Kristine, a sophomore majoring in real estate finance and minoring in law and legal reasoning and Spanish, who is researching Justice Byron White’s position in libel cases over his tenure on the Court and why he ultimately … Continue reading
