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Amy Erica Smith

Amy Erica Smith

    Latest articles by Amy Erica Smith

    Mischiefs of Faction
    “Law and order” politics often undermines the rule of law“Law and order” politics often undermines the rule of law
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Civil rights advocates should not cede ground in defining “the law.”

    By Amy Erica Smith
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Solo reveals the weakness of the Star Wars Galactic EmpireSolo reveals the weakness of the Star Wars Galactic Empire
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Don’t believe the Empire’s propagandists.

    By Amy Erica Smith
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Religious conflict in Jerusalem may not have political solutionsReligious conflict in Jerusalem may not have political solutions
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Research shows that fights over heavenly real estate may not be amenable to earthly solutions.

    By Amy Erica Smith and Carly Wayne
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Could corruption investigations undermine democracy in Latin America?Could corruption investigations undermine democracy in Latin America?
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Anti-corruption efforts in Latin America may be backfiring.

    By Lindsay Mayka and Amy Erica Smith
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Is Costa Rica’s presidential election a victory for liberalism?Is Costa Rica’s presidential election a victory for liberalism?
    Mischiefs of Faction

    The campaign had turned into an up-or-down contest over whether to legalize same-sex marriage.

    By Amy Erica Smith
    Mischiefs of Faction
    Signs of democratic demise in Latin AmericaSigns of democratic demise in Latin America
    Mischiefs of Faction

    Democracy is receding in Latin America, and authoritarianism is growing.

    By Amy Erica Smith

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