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“A detailed history of the transformation of First Amendment law” from one of the nation’s foremost civil liberties lawyers (The New York Times). are you sitting down? It turns out that everything you learned about the First Amendment is wrong. For too long, we’ve been treating small, isolated snippets of the text as infallible gospel without looking at the masterpiece of the whole. Legal luminary Burt Neuborne argues that the structure of the First Amendment as well as of the entire Bill of Rights was more intentional than most people realize, beginning with the internal freedom of conscience and working outward to freedom of expression and finally freedom of public association. This design, Neuborne argues, was not to protect discrete individual rights—such as the rights of corporations to spend unlimited amounts of money to influence elections—but to guarantee that the process of democracy continues without disenfranchisement, oppression, or injustice. Neuborne, who was the legal director of the ACLU and has argued numerous cases before the Supreme Court, invites us to hear the “music” within the form and content of Madison’s carefully formulated text. When we hear Madison’s music, a democratic ideal flowers in front of us, and we can see that the First Amendment gives us the tools to fight for campaign finance reform, the right to vote, equal rights in the military, the right to be full citizens, and the right to prevent corporations from riding roughshod over the weakest among us. Neuborne gives us an eloquent lesson in democracy that informs and inspires.
“In the dark art of lawyering, Neuborne has always been considered a white knight.” —New York
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Are you ready to uncover the truth about the First Amendment? Discover the untold story behind one of the most important pillars of our democracy with Madison's Music: On Reading the First Amendment. Written by Burt Neuborne, a renowned civil liberties lawyer, this book offers a detailed history of the transformation of First Amendment law that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.
Prepare to be amazed as Neuborne unveils the intentional structure of the First Amendment and the entire Bill of Rights. From the internal freedom of conscience to the freedom of expression and public association, every word was carefully crafted to preserve the integrity of our democracy. Neuborne argues that these rights were not meant to protect corporations' unlimited influence but to ensure that no one is left disenfranchised or oppressed.
With Neuborne's expertise as the legal director of the ACLU and his experience arguing cases before the Supreme Court, this book offers an eye-opening perspective on the true essence of the First Amendment. By hearing the "music" within Madison's text, we gain valuable insights into how these rights can be utilized to fight for campaign finance reform, equal rights, and protection against corporate supremacy.
Don't miss out on this eloquent lesson in democracy. Join the ranks of those who have been inspired by Neuborne's powerful words and gain a deeper understanding of our constitutional rights. It's time to take action and make a difference. Experience the transformative impact of Madison's Music: On Reading the First Amendment today.
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