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Popular Constitutionalism Inside the Courts: The Search for Popular Meaning
Get PDFWhile commentators celebrate (or lament) the rise of originalism on the Roberts Court, another theory may prove as important to the future of constitutional law: popular constitutionalism. In a range of recent cases, Justices from across the ideological spectrum have proven themselves open to using sources of popular authority to address important constitutional issues. This is especially true of the two Justices at the Roberts Court’s ideological center: John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh. Even so, the question remains how best to make popular constitutionalism work inside the courts. This question has vexed popular constitutionalists since the theory’s inception. In my view, the answer lies in the search for (what I refer to as) the Constitution’s popular meaning. Put simply, popular meaning is a source of authority rooted in the constitutional status of the American people. While original meaning identifies the best reading of the Constitution’s text at the time of its ratification, popular meaning draws on sources of authority outside of the courts to capture the constitutional views of the American people today. Popular meaning holds out the promise of addressing a range of longstanding theoretical challenges, including how to build a principled form of living constitutionalism and how to make popular constitutionalism work inside the courts. It also offers a distinct lens through which to analyze ongoing debates on the Roberts Court over how best to weigh the authority of post-ratification history — whether framed as arguments from tradition, convention, historical practice, or constitutional liquidation
“I’m Jackson Wang from China”: Global Celebrities as China’s Messengers of Nationalism
Get PDFThis paper examines the rise of nationalist expressions among globally recognized Chinese celebrities, such as Jackson Wang, Fan Bingbing, and Jackie Chan. Global Chinese celebrities, defined here as individuals born in China who have risen to international prominence, used to appear generally apolitical in the public eye, but can now more often be observed expressing nationalism, despite having access to uncensored information about the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In this paper, nationalism refers to expressions of pride in one’s nation, often linked to support for the government and its policies. Here, the term carries a less negative connotation than it typically does in popular discourse. Why have globally recognized Chinese celebrities seemingly transitioned from being generally apolitical to increasingly nationalistic? This trend can be attributed to factors such as the CCP’s co-optation strategies, censorship, cybernationalism, and an increasingly authoritarian Chinese population. Additionally, global Chinese celebrities possess a unique ability to reach and influence audiences worldwide. Their expressions of nationalism may, therefore, be driven by an increasing perception of anti-China prejudice. I argue that this shift results from both genuine nationalist sentiments and CCP co-optation in response to a blend of the aforementioned factors
Leveraging ChatGPT for Higher Education Course Offerings
No full textSince it was released on November 30, 2022, ChatGPT has offered numerous opportunities for higher education professors to improve their course offerings. However, not all information provided by the application is accurate. The application has been known to yield highly inaccurate information with high confidence. Yet, with that knowledge, ChatGPT can still save education practitioners hours of time and improve their courses, as well as help students with library research. By January, 2023, ChatGPT was the fastest growing consumer software application in history, with over 100 million users. Despite any misgivings, it is here to stay. This paper investigates how ChatGPT can be used help IS faculty more easily and effectively prepare and present their courses and discusses potential opportunities and threats from its use. Ways in which students may use the application for library research and feedback are also discussed. Generative AI in its current and evolving formats are proving helpful for students and faculty alike
Are Community Schools The Key To Dropout Prevention And Workforce Skills?
No full textWraparound services remove barriers so K-12 students can focus on learning. Communities In Schools of Richmond explores workforce development for life after high school