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The Dred Scott Case
In 1846 two slaves, Dred and Harriet Scott, filed petitions for their freedom in the Old Courthouse in St. Louis, Missouri. As the first true civil rights case decided by the U.S. Supreme Court,Dred Scott v. Sandfordraised issues that have not been fully resolved despite three amendments to the Constitution and more than a century and a half of litigation.The Dred Scott Case: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Race and Lawpresents original research and the reflections of the nation's leading scholars who gathered in St. Louis to mark the 150th anniversary of what was arguably the most infamous decision of the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision, which held that African Americans \"had no rights\" under the Constitution and that Congress had no authority to alter that, galvanized Americans and thrust the issue of race and law to the center of American politics. This collection of essays revisits the history of the case and its aftermath in American life and law. In a final section, the present-day justices of the Missouri Supreme Court offer their reflections on the process of judging and provide perspective on the misdeeds of their nineteenth-century predecessors who denied the Scotts their freedom.Contributors:Austin Allen, Adam Arenson, John Baugh, Hon. Duane Benton, Christopher Alan Bracey, Alfred L. Brophy, Paul Finkelman, Louis Gerteis, Mark Graber, Daniel W. Hamilton, Cecil J. Hunt II, David Thomas Konig, Leland Ware, Hon. Michael A. Wolff
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Red templar
When he is approached by a man who knows the location of the legendary Aos, companion to his own prized Templar sword, retired Army Ranger and historian John Holliday embarks on a new adventure that takes him deep into the dark heart of Russia and face-to-face with an ancient Templar Order.
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Toward a Culture of Consequences
Performance-based accountability systems (PBASs) link incentives to measured performance to improve services to the public. Research suggests that PBASs influence provider behaviors, but little is known about PBAS effectiveness at achieving performance goals. This study examines nine PBASs that are drawn from five sectors: child care, education, health care, public health emergency preparedness, and transportation.
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The Templar conspiracy
\"In Rome, the public assassination of the Pope by a sniper on Christmas Day sets off a massive investigation that stretches across the globe. But behind the veil of Rex Deus--the Templar cabal that silently wields power in the twenty-first century--the plot has only just begun. When retired Army Ranger John Holliday uncovers the true motive behind the Pontiff's murder, he must unlock the secrets of the modern Templar conspiracy--and unravel a deadly design to extend the Templar influence to the highest levels of power.\"--P. [4] of cover.
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