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Bruce Ledewitz
Opinion contributor Bruce Ledewitz teaches constitutional law at Duquesne University Law School in Pittsburgh. His work appears biweekly on the Capital-Star’s Commentary Page. He hosts the “Bends Toward Justice” podcast. His latest book, “The Universe Is On Our Side: Restoring Faith in American Public Life,” is out now. His opinions do not represent the position of Duquesne University Law School.
If I were a betting man: Some predictions for the year we have left | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - January 25, 2023
Predictions are difficult, especially, as Yogi Berra might have said, about the future.
On Pope Benedict, science, faith, and his legacy | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - January 10, 2023
The most conservative of popes showed a surprising openness to dialogue.
Do all dogs go to Heaven? How our secular culture views death | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - December 28, 2022
Americans seem to want the promises and benefits of religion without the rigors of belief and faith.
The one good thing about the independent state legislature theory | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - December 16, 2022
The doctrine, for all its faults, would protect the public from judicial partisanship.
Why the courts should stop Philly DA Larry Krasner’s impeachment trial | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - December 7, 2022
The effort to remove Krasner is a recall masquerading as an impeachment. And Pa., unlike other states, doesn't have recall.
When it comes to prosecuting Trump, Merrick Garland needs to decide already | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - November 29, 2022
Donald Trump needs to be removed from public life. It's time for the AG to fish or cut bait.
The midterms were good news for Dems, but even better news for the country | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - November 15, 2022
Even with a GOP-controlled House, there’s still the prospect of bipartisan wins for President Joe Biden.
A law professors’ symposium asks: Should we control the U.S. Supreme Court? | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - October 26, 2022
Yes, American law has a future. The constitutional project is not exhausted. It is not over.
There’s a secular need for the High Holy Days. This is why | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - October 11, 2022
Who doesn’t long to start again? Who doesn’t wish to shed all the mistakes of the past?
The nation’s debt limit serves no purpose. It should be eliminated | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - September 27, 2022
Invoking the debt limit keeps the government from paying bills we already owe.
Only you can prevent amendment abuse | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - September 13, 2022
Because we get so much of our news online, many Pennsylvanians did not see the advertisement of five proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution that were published in Pennsylvania newspapers on Thursday, Sept. 1 — three months before the next general election as prescribed by the state constitution. If approved in the next legislative session, […]
Trump isn’t going to jail. And that’s good news for Democrats | Bruce Ledewitz
By: Bruce Ledewitz - August 29, 2022
It means that the Democrats' chances of retaining control of Congress and the White House just improved.