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Books

Jan. 4, 2013

Like it or not, we are all constitutional actors

Andrew Guthrie Ferguson reminds us that whether we like it or not, we are all constitutional actors. The following is an excerpt from Chapter 8 of Ferguson's new book, "Why Jury Duty Matters."


Andrew Guthrie Ferguson reminds us that whether we like it or not, we are all constitutional actors. Jury duty provides an opportunity to reflect on that constitutional responsibility. The following is an excerpt from Chapter 8 of Ferguson's new book, "Why Jury Duty Matters."


The Trial of John Peter Zenger


A single case in the early part of American history helped shape the ideal of t...

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