Atticus Finch

Lawyers on Reality Television: Should We Object?

Karen Thalacker | Posted 10.23.2009 | Media


Karen Thalacker

Is there entertainment value in "everyday people" with real legal problems getting non-binding legal advice from lawyers who aren't really their lawyers?

I Live In The Land Of You, Me And We

Matthew Modine | Posted 10.15.2009 | Impact


Matthew Modine

The first three words of the Constitution say, "We the People." "We" is a lovely word; it is inclusive. Life forms and nature are a delicate dance of symbiotic relationships. Some people understand that there is only one world and we are all in this together.

My Father's Voice

Beth Arnold | Posted 09.16.2009 | Living


Beth Arnold

I hadn't heard my father's voice in almost 30 years -- until today, when I played an old tape recording.

The Empathy Seat on the Supreme Court

Thane Rosenbaum | Posted 06.29.2009 | Politics


Thane Rosenbaum

Somewhere between graduating from law school, the passing of the bar, and the hanging up of a shingle, those who are licensed to navigate our legal system have lost their inner-Atticus Finch.

Who is Barack Obama? Atticus Finch.

Erik Lundegaard | Posted 10.17.2008 | Entertainment


Erik Lundegaard

So who does Barack remind me of? He's a civil rights lawyer who taught Constitutional law and is bringing up two girls the right way. When bullies gather, he stands up for what's right, he stands up for the rule of law, he stands up.

Enough!: Why Obama Should Release His Righteous Rage

Arianna Huffington | Posted 10.11.2008 | Politics


Arianna Huffington

When I think about what Bush has done to this country -- and what McCain wants to keep doing -- I consider outrage the only rational response. The last seven-plus years demand more than a beaming smile. They demand indignation. Outrage. Fury.