James Madison and the Making of America
Kevin Gutzman recounted the legislative career of James Madison, which he called the most under-emphasized aspect of his…
Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo discusses how fear of reprisal in the federal government often keeps good people from sounding the alarm on per… read more
Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo discusses how fear of reprisal in the federal government often keeps good people from sounding the
alarm on perils that could harm the public.
On August 18, 2000, Dr. Coleman-Adebayo won an historic lawsuit against the EPA on the basis of race, sex, color discrimination, and a hostile work environment. She subsequently testified before Congress on two occa sions. As a result, the Notification of Federal Employees Anti-discrimination and Retaliation Act No FEAR was introduced by Congressman F. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee ( D-TX) and Senator John Warner (R- VA). Along with the No FEAR Coalition, she ushered the No FEAR Bill through Congress. President George W. Bush signed the No FEAR Act into law. close
Kevin Gutzman recounted the legislative career of James Madison, which he called the most under-emphasized aspect of his…
Mark Denbeaux and Jonathan Hafetz talked about the book they edited, The Guantanamo Lawyers: Inside a Prison, Outside th…
Merle Hoffman recounts her life and career as a women’s health care activist . She recalls her founding in 1971, two yea…
Richard Goldstein recounts the role that New York City played in the American war effort during World War II. From ship…