"Religion, Rights, and Wrongs" w/Caroline Corbin, Professor of Law

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In this compelling episode of Faithful Politics, Political Host Will Wright goes one-on-one with Professor Caroline Mala Corbin of the University of Miami School of Law. While Faithful Host Pastor Josh Burtram couldn't join in, the episode doesn't skip a beat in addressing some of the most intricate legal and social issues facing America today. A central theme is the U.S. Constitution—specifically, its role in shaping modern American society and safeguarding individual freedoms. Caroline offers unique insights into how the Constitution isn't just a historical document but an evolving tapestry that continually informs our civil liberties.

The conversation then shifts to the First Amendment, dissecting its two main clauses: the Establishment Clause and the Free Speech Clause. This segment is a goldmine for anyone interested in the delicate balance between state and religion, as well as the boundaries of free speech in an increasingly polarized world. Caroline illuminates these topics with examples, case studies, and personal viewpoints, making complex legal jargon accessible to all. Another enriching theme touched upon is feminism, particularly its relationship with both faith and law. Caroline delves into the complexities of gender issues within religious and legal frameworks, offering a nuanced perspective that is both academic and relatable.

This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone at the intersection of faith, politics, and law. Whether you're a law student, a legal practitioner, a faith leader, or simply someone intrigued by the complexities of American society, this episode has something for you

Guest Bio:

Caroline Mala Corbin is Professor of Law at the University of Miami School of Law. She teaches U.S. Constitutional Law I, U.S. Constitutional Law II, First Amendment, the Religion Clauses, the Free Speech Clause, Feminism and the First Amendment, and Advanced Topics in Reproductive Rights. Her scholarship focuses on the First Amendment’s speech and religion clauses, particularly their intersection with equality issues.

Professor Corbin’s articles have been published in the New York University Law Review, UCLA Law Review, Northwestern University Law Review, Boston University Law Review, and Emory Law Journal, among others. Her writing has also appeared in the online editions of the Harvard Law Review, University of Pennsylvania Law Review, Michigan Law Review, California Law Review, and Virginia Law Review. As well as writing for Take Care Blog, ACSblog, and NBC Think, Professor Corbin is a frequent commentator for local and national media on First Amendment questions.

Professor Corbin joined the Miami law faculty in 2008 after completing a postdoctoral research fellowship at Columbia Law School. Before her fellowship, she litigated civil rights cases as a pro bono fellow at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and as an attorney at the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project. She also clerked for the Hon. M. Blane Michael of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Professor Corbin holds a B.A. from Harvard University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School. She was a James Kent Scholar while at Columbia Law School, where she also won the Pauline Berman Heller Prize and the James A. Elkins Prize for Constitutional Law.

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