Harper's Magazine (the illustrious journal that has covered American culture since the mid-nineteenth century) this month includes a fun, insightful dialogue between Pam Karlan (the illustrious law professor and fellow list member who has covered voting rights since the mid-nineteen eighties) and Richard Posner (illustrious judge who has covered just about every major legal issue to arise since the nineteenth century).

The exchange is on the Supreme Court's role in deciding the contested presidential election.  Karlan and Posner finish each other's sentences, take a few pointed shots at one another, and offer plenty of astute observations about the controversy.  Posner defends (on Article II and pragmatic grounds) and Karlan attacks (on standing and equal protection grounds) the Court's decision in Bush v. Gore.

As of yet, it is not available on-line.

-Adam Winkler
winkler@ucla.edu