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Democracy and Political Ignorance

2013 book by Ilya Somin
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May 24 2018

Topics

  • Supreme Court •
  • Federalism & Separation of Powers
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News

Sports Gambling Decision is a Major Victory for Federalism

  • Ilya Somin

This post has been contributed from The Volokh Conspiracy with permission by the author. Click...

Mar 17 2018

Topics

  • Healthcare
Blog Post
State Courts & AGs

Thoughts on the New Constitutional Case Against Obamacare

  • Ilya Somin

On February 26th, twenty Republican-controlled states filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care...

Nov 10 2017 Publication
Christie v. NCAA: Anti-Commandeering or Bust
Federalist Society Review

Christie v. NCAA: Anti-Commandeering or Bust

Jonathan Wood, Ilya Shapiro

Note from the Editor: This article argues that the Supreme Court should find unconstitutional the...

Topics: Article I Initiative · Constitution · Federalism · Litigation · State Governments · Supreme Court · Federalism & Separation of Powers

Sponsors: Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group

Aug 18 2016 Video
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Democracy and Political Ignorance

Ilya Somin

What role does ignorance play in voting and political decision-making? Can political ignorance be rational?...

Sponsors: Free Speech & Election Law Practice Group

Jun 16 2016 Publication
Book Review: Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People
Federalist Society Review

Book Review: Our Republican Constitution: Securing the Liberty and Sovereignty of We the People

Ilya Somin

Note from the Editor: This article favorably reviews Randy Barnett’s new book about the Constitution....

Sponsors: Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group

Mar 8 2016
Tuesday 12:00 p.m. MDT    

Kelo's Grasping Hand: The Limits of Eminent Domain

Urban Roadhouse (f/k/a Hodson’s) 999 18th St.
Denver, 80202
Speakers:
Ilya Somin
Topics:
Environmental Law & Property Rights
Sponsors:
Colorado Lawyers Chapter
  • In-Person Event
Jun 25 2014
Wednesday 12:00 a.m.    

Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government Is Smarter

The Morris Museum 6 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, New Jersey
Speakers:
Ilya Somin
Sponsors:
New Jersey Lawyers Chapter
  • In-Person Event
Apr 4 2014
Friday 11:30 a.m.    

Why Smaller Gov't = Smarter Gov't

Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. 400 E Van Buren St
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Speakers:
Ilya Somin
Sponsors:
Phoenix Lawyers Chapter
  • In-Person Event
Nov 1 2013
Friday 12:00 p.m.    

Democracy and Political Ignorance: Why Smaller Government Is Smarter

McCormick & Schmick's 4th & Hope Streets
Los Angeles, California 90071
Speakers:
Ilya Somin
Sponsors:
Los Angeles Lawyers Chapter
  • In-Person Event
Oct 22 2013
Tuesday 12:00 p.m.    

Democracy & Political Ignorance

Georgetown University Law Center McDonough Hall, Room 203 600 New Jersey Ave., N.W.
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
Speakers:
Randy E. Barnett • Bryan Caplan • Louis Michael Seidman • Ilya Somin
Topics:
Federalism & Separation of Powers
Sponsors:
Georgetown Law Student Chapter • George Mason Student Chapter • George Washington Student Chapter • Howard Student Chapter • American Student Chapter • Washington DC Lawyers Chapter • DC Young Lawyers Chapter • Federalism & Separation of Powers Practice Group
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James Madison Portrait
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