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“Precedent and the Conservative Court” – Jeremy Rozansky in National Affairs

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

In an essay for National Affairs, Jeremy Rozansky analyzes stare decisis, its justifications, and how it may influence the jurisprudence of the Roberts Supreme Court. He examines how justices in the Roberts Court have articulated their…

Justin Dyer reviews "Originalism's Promise: A Natural Law Account of the American Constitution," by Lee J. Strang

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

In a piece for the Review of Politics, Justin Dyer reviews a new book by Lee J. Strang that promulgates an approach to originalism rooted in an appreciation for Aristotelean virtues and universal truths. Strang argues that the core purpose…

Fellowship Alumni Spotlight: Holden Tanner '20

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

Holden Tanner is a 3L at Yale Law School, where he serves as Vice-President of Academic Affairs for the Yale Law School chapter of the Federalist Society and Executive Editor for the Yale Journal on Regulation. After graduating, he…

"Natural Rights and Religious Liberty: The Founders' Perspective" - Vincent Phillip Muñoz in RealClearPublicAffairs

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

In an essay for RealClearPublicAffairs' 1776 series, Vincent Phillip Muñoz, Tocqueville Associate Professor of Political Science and a Concurrent Associate Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, explores the Founders'…

"Rawls and the Rejection of Truth" - Prof. Michael Pakaluk in Law & Liberty

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

In an essay for Law & Liberty, JWI Affiliated Scholar and Catholic University of America Professor of Ethics and Social Philosophy Michael Pakaluk critiques John Rawls' political philosophy and the legacy of A Theory of Justice.…

"Dobbs to be Decided" - Gerard V. Bradley in First Things

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

In an essay for First Things, JWI Senior Scholar and Trustee Gerry Bradley explores the implications of the Supreme Court's decision to hear Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization for the pro-life movement. In the case, the Fifth…

The James Wilson Institute Presents: Anchoring Truths

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

JWI is proud to announce the launch of its newest website, Anchoringtruths.org. Anchoring Truths will be home to JWI's original content: essays, podcasts, videos, webinars, and more. The publication will be a beacon to draw together our…

The Biden Administration Is Playing Dumb—and Into a Trap: Garrett Snedeker in Newsweek

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

In an article for Newsweek, JWI Deputy Director Garrett Snedeker writes about the Biden administration's continuance of the eviction moratorium, in defiance of a Supreme Court ruling that ordered its expiration. In Alabama Association of…

The Case for the Unconstitutionality of Abortion: Josh Hammer at Newsweek

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

In an article for Newsweek, JWI Affiliated Scholar and Anchoring Truths contributing editor Josh Hammer outlines the argument for outlawing abortion nationwide. Conservatives debate about whether overturning Roe v. Wade should allow the…

Reflections on the Arkes-Strang Debate: Phil Williamson ('18) in Anchoring Truths

By The James Wilson Institute • Oct 31 2026

In an article for Anchoring Truths, JWI Fellow Alumnus Phil Williamson offers some thoughts on the debate between JWI Founder and Director Hadley Arkes and Toledo Law School Professor Lee Strang. The debate, which focused on the…

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