Andrew Grainger
Cognoscenti contributor
Andrew Grainger is a retired associate justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. He has been designated a senior Fulbright scholar by the U.S. Department of State. He has taught legal courses in numerous foreign universities, and also teaches locally.
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People Of Good Character, At Every Level Of Government, Are The Antidote To Trump
Without people of character who are dedicated to goals weightier than personal power and self-interest, writes Andrew Grainger, the nation’s founding documents, however eloquent and well-conceived, are simply words.
Lots Of Republicans In Congress Went To Law School. They’ve Forgotten Every Lesson
Common sense and all the other tools we use to marshal the truth are not collateral damage, writes Andrew Grainger. They are intended casualties in a partisan crusade.
To Check Trump's Lies, Check His Lawyers
Trump can be brought to heel by disciplining the lawyers who enable him, writes Andrew Grainger.
Harvard Bungled The Harvey Weinstein Lawyer Case. But Liberal Bias Wasn’t The Culprit
Both Harvard and Oberlin, facing its own troubles, squandered teaching opportunities, writes Andrew Grainger. This is better described as institutional cowardice.
The Trouble With Clarence Thomas
Justice Clarence Thomas broke his silence to ask several questions in the case of Flowers vs. Mississippi, writes Andrew Grainger. Unfortunately Thomas’ rare participation amounted to “whataboutism.”
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Precedent Doesn’t Favor Trump’s Emergency Declaration. But What Happens Next Is Anybody’s Guess
So long as the Supreme Court employs even a scintilla of intellectual honesty, it cannot turn a blind eye to the public record, writes Andrew Grainger.
William Barr Is A Stellar Candidate For AG — Except When It Comes To Issues Involving Trump
The president's pick for attorney general believes congressional oversight encroaches on the executive branch’s broad authority, writes Andrew Grainger.
Trump's Attacks On The Press Only Strengthen The First Amendment
The relationship between the White House and the reporters covering it has grown more tense than ever, writes Andrew Grainger.
An Afternoon In Trump Country
Donald Trump shouldn't prevent us from recognizing the humanity in one another, writes Andrew Grainger.
It's Hard To Get The Truth If You're Not Trying To Find It
The fight between Senate Republicans and the women who have accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct will be decided by political power, writes Andrew Grainger.