Joshua Z. Rokach
Why Isn’t Sheldon Silver In Prison?
Silver’s reprieve is due to the tendency of some judges to treat white collar criminals with more consideration than the ordinary convict.
Remembering The Positive Changes President Carter Made For Israel — And American Jews
President Carter has a split legacy in the Jewish community, but we should remember the difference he made for Israel — and observant American Jews.
For Religious Speech, The Bus Stops Here
An inside look at why transit authorities can deny religious advertising on public transportation.
Why Sheldon Silver Is Headed To Prison
Sheldon Silver “wanted to seen to be a man of the people while he was using his public position to richly line his own pockets.”
Justice Brandeis Was Right About Technology — 90 Years Before The Courts
A few weeks after the 90th anniversary of Justice Louis D. Brandeis’ most prophetic dissent, the Court has finally come around to his way of thinking.
Federal Law Can — And Should — Punish Hate Crimes
The courts are equipped to challenge those who commit hate crimes — and they should use that power.
The Supreme Court’s Baffling Decision On The Muslim Travel Ban
The Supreme Court’s decision on the Muslim travel ban is both legally and morally mystifying.
Why U.S. Courts Can’t Rule On Halacha
A recent case is the latest indication that matters of Halacha remain out of the hands of U.S. courts.
The SCOTUS Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision Doesn’t Say What You Think It Says
The Supreme Court sided 7-2 with bakers who refused to make a cake for a gay wedding. But did Masterpiece Cakeshop get off on a technicality?
Why Giving Sermons With Supper Is So Dangerous
Should poor people have to sit through a sermon to get a hot meal? A new Trump policy might make it so.