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Government by Judiciary: The Four Horsemen, in the Saddle, Exert Influence and Thwart New Deal Programs
David Adler
March 16, 2024
David Adler Columns
Defending the Old Constitutional Regime: The Four Horsemen Reject Government as a Relief Society
The Court struck down the heart of FDR's efforts
David Adler
March 9, 2024
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities opens new round of Crossroads grants for non-profit organizations
Hundreds of thousands of grant funds have been awarded
March 1, 2024
David Adler Columns
Long Reach of the Pardon Power: The Framers, Lincoln and Biden
With some clear exceptions, pardons reflect fairly careful judgments.
David Adler
February 24, 2024
David Adler Columns
The Supreme Court at the Beginning: What to Wear?
The controversial question - what is appropriate workplace attire?
David Adler
February 17, 2024
David Adler Columns
Freedom of the Press: The Essential Foundation of Democracy
"Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people"
David Adler
February 10, 2024
David Adler Columns
Landmark Ruling Gives Press and Public Access to Criminal Trials
The court's decision followed a bizarre path
David Adler
February 3, 2024
David Adler Columns
Justice Jackson at Nuremberg: A Historic but Controversial Role
He considered it the most important work of his life
David Adler
January 27, 2024
JOB OPENING: Native Narrative Student Research Internship
January 22, 2024
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities accepting applications for new internship opportunity
The position is for a Native Narrative Student Research project
January 22, 2024
David Adler Columns
“Blood Feud” Inside the Supreme Court on Question of Recusal
What best serves the Court’s reputation?
David Adler
January 20, 2024
From Our Executive Director
Blog: A Uniquely Wyoming Commemoration
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
January 19, 2024
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards thousands in grant dollars to organizations across the state
January 18, 2024
David Adler Columns
Justice Robert H. Jackson: Groomed for the Supreme Court
He richly deserved the fulsome praise he received from American legends
January 13, 2024
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities launches new statewide program, Pronghorn Reads
Adults and students can sign up today
January 10, 2024
Press Release
NEH Announces $33.8 Million for 260 Humanities Projects Nationwide
The funding includes two Wyoming communities
January 9, 2024
David Adler Columns
Trump Claims Impeachment Clause Grants Him Immunity
The language is important, because the Framers were meticulous draftsman
David Adler
January 6, 2024
David Adler Columns
Section 3 and Constitutional Democracy
Other constitutional provisions disqualify various citizens from becoming president
David Adler
December 30, 2023
David Adler Columns
A Law Court Will Affirm Colorado’s Ruling on Trump
Trump called the Colorado ruling “fatally flawed”
David Adler
December 23, 2023
David Adler Columns
Mr. Smith Goes to the Supreme Court to Save the Rule of Law
USA v. Trump represents a profoundly important issue for our time
David Adler
December 16, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities announces locations for “Discuss & Construct” grant program
Four communities will launch the program in 2024
December 15, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: The 40-Year Grant
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
December 14, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice O’Connor, A Personal Reminiscence
“You Mean Sheroes?”
David Adler
December 9, 2023
David Adler Columns
James Iredell: Not Hamilton, But Well Qualified for Supreme Court
While serving the king, became an advocate for the American Revolution
David Adler
December 2, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: The Identity of Coach Lone Star Dietz
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
November 27, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice Douglas Went East, But Appointed to Court as a Westerner
He provided significant contributions to the defense and expansion of civil rights
David Adler
November 25, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice William O. Douglas: Horatio Alger of the Supreme Court
He was the longest serving Justice in U.S. history
November 18, 2023
Press Release
Students across the state encouraged to enter “Letters About Literature”
This is the third year that Wyoming Humanities has offered the program
November 13, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice Van Devanter of Wyoming: A “Mainstay” on the Court
The odds were against him ever winning an appointment to the Court
David Adler
November 11, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities’ awards two Spark Grants in October
Each organizations will receive $2,000
November 6, 2023
David Adler Columns
Hughes Returns and Preserves the Court Amidst a Great Storm
“He looked like God and talked like God”
David Adler
November 4, 2023
David Adler Columns
Charles Evans Hughes: Appointed Twice to the Supreme Court
His contributions to government and law are rivaled by few in our history
David Adler
October 28, 2023
David Adler Columns
Taft: The Court Should Preserve Framers’ Governmental Structure
It was said that Taft rehabilitated the Supreme Court
David Adler
October 21, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: Humanities and the Superstructure of Higher Life
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
October 18, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities announces statewide sites for tour of latest Smithsonian exhibit, Spark!
The tour begins in May 2024
October 18, 2023
David Adler Columns
Chief Justice Taft: Presidency Okay, Supreme Court Heavenly
He had a consuming ambition to become Chief Justice
David Adler
October 14, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities launches newest project, “Discuss & Construct”
Applications are due by Nov. 30
October 13, 2023
David Adler Columns
Brandeis: Free Speech Critical to Preservation of Democracy
He believed freedom of expression critical to democracy
David Adler
October 7, 2023
David Adler Columns
Brandeis: A Great Justice and the Right to Be Let Alone
He gave voice to a fundamental right believed to be essential to a free society
David Adler
September 30, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: Kennedy and The Bridge Across Laramie’s West Side
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
September 26, 2023
Press Release
NEH Awards $2.8 Million for Nationwide United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture Programming
A release from the National Endowment for the Humanities
September 25, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice Louis D. Brandeis: “The People’s Attorney”
He was an advocate to be feared
David Adler
September 23, 2023
Press Release
Three projects receive Spark Grants from Wyoming Humanities this month
Grants are reviewed and awarded each month
September 21, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities to host informational webinar about its newest statewide program
September 20, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice Holmes Influences Business of Judging
His most famous dissent would influence courts for decades to come
David Adler
September 16, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities presents Sam Mihara's powerful story
The tour will visit nine communities around the state
September 10, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice Holmes: A Legend Before Joining the Supreme Court
"The life of the law has not been logic: it has been experience."
David Adler
September 9, 2023
David Adler Columns
Trump's Use of Scottsboro Boys Case Inapt and Reckless
Some observers noted that the reference was an appeal to public opinion
David Adler
September 2, 2023
Press Release
GRANTEE RELEASE: St. Matthew’s Cathedral Hosts "A Night at the Opera"
Presented through a grant from Wyoming Humanities
September 1, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice Joseph Story: Most Scholarly of Justices
He was one of the greatest legal figures in the 19th Century
David Adler
August 26, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: Tourists, Travelers, and Pilgrims
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
August 24, 2023
David Adler Columns
Chief Justice Marshall: Unpretentious, Modest and Humble
Outward appearances often masked the thoughtful, brilliant man underneath
David Adler
August 19, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities opens new round of grants, up to $10,000
Applications are open through October 16
August 18, 2023
David Adler Columns
John Marshall: The Great Chief Justice Transforms the Court
Virtually no one doubts his preeminent status in America law
David Adler
August 12, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice James Wilson: Leading Constitutional Architect
A docket with a paucity of cases deprived him of writing many influential opinions
August 5, 2023
Press Release
Organizations across the state receive Spark Grants from Wyoming Humanities
Thousands of dollars were awarded throughout Wyoming
July 31, 2023
David Adler Columns
John Jay: First Chief Justice, Diplomat, Founding Era Giant
Jay was viewed as the country’s leading expert on foreign affairs
David Adler
July 29, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: Rhubarb Wine - Confessions and Lessons
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
July 24, 2023
David Adler Columns
Judicial Profiles to Better Understand the Supreme Court
Ultimately, we know relatively little about our Justices
David Adler
July 22, 2023
David Adler Columns
Constitution Does Not Shield Presidents from Defamation Suits
The Framers of the Constitution created a limited presidency
David Adler
July 15, 2023
Press Release
Diana Enzi and Robert Mason join Wyoming Humanities’ board of directors
The pair were appointed this summer
July 13, 2023
David Adler Columns
Declaration of Independence: Advancing American Ideals
July 4th yields important discussions about the document itself
David Adler
July 8, 2023
David Adler Columns
Court Rejects Radical Legislative Theory, Defends Democracy
It was called “the most important case ... for American democracy"
David Adler
July 1, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: Unreal Maps
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
June 27, 2023
David Adler Columns
Trump trial tests the Framers’ Constitution and the rule of law
The president does not have absolute, but indeed merely limited, authority
David Adler
June 17, 2023
Press Release
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Website Design & Development
June 9, 2023
David Adler Columns
How do we rein in Supreme Court justices?
The question has been raised at other junctures in American history
David Adler
June 3, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities announces the 2023 selections for National Book Festival
The books will represent the state at the national event this August
May 30, 2023
David Adler Columns
Is posting Ten Commandments in schools constitutional?
Several states are likely to pass such bills in the near term
David Adler
May 27, 2023
David Adler Columns
Presidential power, the 14th Amendment and the public debt
Simply put, the clause declares to the world that America pays its bills
David Adler
May 20, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: Drouths and Rising Cricks
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
May 16, 2023
David Adler Columns
In defense of clergy, Supreme Court strikes blow for religious liberty
Though unanimous, the justices had different rationales for striking down the law
David Adler
May 13, 2023
David Adler Columns
Church & State: The court prohibits religious tests for office
The prohibition on religious tests was a reaction to English practice
David Adler
May 6, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities announces winners of the 2023 Letters About Literature contest
Entries from these students came from across the entire state
May 2, 2023
David Adler Columns
Supreme Court’s first big decision on state powers
David Adler
April 29, 2023
Press Release
"Fault Lines in the Constitution" coming to Wyoming
April 24, 2023
David Adler Columns
Justice Chase’s impeachment and judicial independence
The decision raises profoundly important questions about judicial independence
David Adler
April 22, 2023
David Adler Columns
Applying impeachment clause to Supreme Court justices
Are justices and federal judges subject to impeachment?
David Adler
April 15, 2023
David Adler Columns
Trump's case: When novel theories become legal principles
How do new legal theories become established legal principles?
David Adler
April 8, 2023
David Adler Columns
University of Wyoming transgender lawsuit: Who is a woman?
The issues in the suit are likely to be replicated across the nation
David Adler
April 1, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities awards thousands more in grants and sponsorships
March 30, 2023
From Our Executive Director
Blog: The Humanities and AI
Everyday Humanities
Shawn Reese
March 29, 2023
David Adler Columns
Vulnerable to indictment, Trump’s cases subject to the law
David Adler
March 25, 2023
David Adler Columns
Court declares a right to contraceptives for unmarried individuals
The individual right to privacy carved a path for subsequent assertions
David Adler
March 18, 2023
Press Release
Wyoming Humanities welcomes five new board members
The group represents areas across the state
March 14, 2023
David Adler Columns
Court finally ends race discrimination in public accommodations
1964 was a pivotal year in the civil rights movement
David Adler
March 11, 2023
David Adler Columns
Supreme Court in Nebbia: 'An Ominous Fork in the Road'
The decision saved the American dairy industry
David Adler
March 4, 2023
David Adler Columns
The Supreme Court delivers landmark victory for farmers
Farmers organized politically to counter the power of the railroads.
David Adler
February 25, 2023
David Adler Columns
Pence seeks refuge in the Speech or Debate Clause
The clause enabled congressional representatives to fulfill their public duties
David Adler
February 18, 2023
David Adler Columns
State of the Union Address: The Constitution & Politics
For the nation’s chief executive, there is no greater stage
David Adler
February 11, 2023
David Adler Columns
The First Amendment and free speech on campus
Freedom of speech is a powerful tool, exercised to expose impoverished opinions
David Adler
February 4, 2023
David Adler Columns
The Constitution and government classification of secrets
The Constitution is silent on the repository of authority to classify documents
David Adler
January 28, 2023
David Adler Columns
Tinker v. Des Moines: Anchoring students’ free speech rights
It's the authoritative ruling on symbolic speech rights for students
David Adler
January 21, 2023
David Adler Columns
Buck v. Bell: The Supreme Court upholds forced sterilization
The opinion has still not been overruled
David Adler
January 14, 2023
Press Release
Celebrating the Success of 2022
Thanks to you, we accomplished so much
January 10, 2023
David Adler Columns
Powell v. McCormack: Confining Congress to the Constitution
Does Congress have the authority to refuse to seat a duly elected candidate
David Adler
January 7, 2023
Press Release
More organizations receive Crossroads grants from Wyoming Humanities
The impact of these grants will be seen statewide
January 4, 2023
David Adler Columns
At Year’s End: A Duty to Protect our Constitutional Democracy
The citizenry bears a special responsibility to defend our Constitution
David Adler
December 31, 2022
David Adler Columns
Constitutionally Speaking, A Former President May Be Prosecuted
No special dispensation is required to permit prosecution of a citizen
David Adler
December 24, 2022
David Adler Columns
Law and History Reject Unlimited Legislative Power
"An elective despotism was not the government we fought for"
David Adler
December 17, 2022
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