The Supreme Court of the United States is more powerful today than it was when the Constitution was ratified 230 years ago. But does the high court “make law” or simply interpret the Constitution and laws of the land? The
The powers of the president have grown exponentially since the nation’s founding, far more than the Founders would have predicted. Some of this growth in power is due to major crises—war, depression, etc. Others arise because Congress has delegated substantial
The powers of the president have grown exponentially since the nation’s founding, far more than our Founders would have predicted. Some of this growth in power is due to major crises—war, depression, etc. Others arise because Congress has delegated substantial
California is poised to contest Federal action to implement President-elect Trump’s immigration policies. Can they do this legally? Can the Federal Government force the states to enforce new Federal immigration policy? America’s federal system of checks and balances is designed
Hilary Clinton out-polled Donald Trump by more than 2 million votes in the Nov. 8 election, but Donald Trump won the Electoral College vote and so will be the nation’s next president. What is the Electoral College? Why is it
On the eve of its 70th birthday, the United Nations stands at a crossroads. 2016 marks a halfway point in the organization’s global efforts to eradicate poverty, hunger and discrimination and ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. A set of
George Balanchine and Igor Stravinsky changed the world of dance in the 20th century. Balanchine used Stravinsky’s music creatively, ultimately shaping what is now American dance. Their collaboration was based on a new sense of choreography with dance evolving from
George Balanchine and Igor Stravinsky will join us, in spirit, at the Arizona Senior Academy on Thursday (Jan. 7) from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This first of three weekly presentations will highlight these giants of ballet and music through presentation,