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David Fontana is Associate Professor of Law at George Washington University Law School.

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Can Joc Pederson Kill the Jewish Cliché?

Rookie Hopeful

The Dodgers’ power hitting phenom is in a good position to destroy once and for all the stereotype that Jewish jocks are all brains and no brawn.

David Fontana | Published Oct 10, 2015

How the Supremes Rule on Global Law

NEW REALITIES

Justice Stephen Breyer’s new book thoughtfully discusses how the Court should reconcile foreign and domestic legal issues. But it may be too little too late.

David Fontana | Published Oct 07, 2015

Who Gave the Constitution to the GOP?

Lopsided

Sen. Mike Lee fervently defends a conservative approach to the Constitution on the Senate floor and lately in a new book. Why do Democrats let him get away with it?

David Fontana | Published Sep 11, 2015

How Americans Became Less Fanatical Fans

OPEN SEASON

Fantasy sports, game day packages, and other demographic changes have led to a shift in American sports. No longer is devotion to one team the norm.

David Fontana | Published Apr 06, 2015

Will Texas Stay Texan?

LONESTAR

As the Lone Star state continues its economic rise, will it be able to maintain its distinctive identity, or will it become more like the communities it sees as competition?

David Fontana | Published Dec 29, 2014

Andrew Cuomo Ignores Rural New York

New Political Geography

The governor’s autobiography might well worry his rural constituents, since like a lot of leaders in state politics, he pretty much ignores anyone who’s not a city dweller.

David Fontana | Published Nov 08, 2014

The Outside Game of Justice Scalia

Playmaker

A new biography of Antonin Scalia argues that his bellicose conservatism has alienated his fellow justices and rendered him ineffective. Think again.

David Fontana | Published Jun 16, 2014

Obama’s Shocking Success With Judges

New Zeal

Quietly but persistently, Obama and the Democratic Party have won approval for federal judicial nominees at a rate that outdoes either of Obama’s predecessors.

David Fontana | Published Jun 09, 2014

A Small Right-Wing Conspiracy

Federalist Papers

The elite Federalist Society has become an exceptionally effective conservative group. David Fontana looks at how that happened.

David Fontana | Published Jun 11, 2013