A new book chronicles the evolution of civil liberties in California
Wherever There’s a Fight, by Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, tells the story of freedom and equality in California, from the Gold Rush to the precarious post–9/11 era. By relating the experiences of early Chinese immigrants subjected to discriminatory laws to professionals who challenged McCarthyism, the book chronicles hidden stories of brave individuals who stood up for their rights in the face of social hostility, physical violence, economic hardship, and political stonewalling.
Elinson and Yogi contend that the Constitution outlines civil liberties and rights, but people can transform those ideals into practical realities by challenging prejudice and discrimination.
Elinson is a media consultant for UC Hastings and was previously the communications director of the ACLU of Northern California.
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FROM THE DEAN Welcome letter from Acting Chancellor and Dean Leo Martinez '78 |
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A CLASSICAL ACT Hastings' classical music ensemble, Legal Notes, gives highly polished--and surprisingly jazzy--performances on campus |
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JUDICIAL LEADERS IN HAWAI'I Of the more than 300 Hastings alumni living in the Aloha State, 20 are judges, including a retired and a current justice of the Hawai`i Supreme Court |
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RESHAPING CALIFORNIA'S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE The Center for State and Local Government Law helps execute the Voters First Act |
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Professor Clark Freshman offers expert training in lie detection |
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CLASS CAMPAIGN LEADERS Inspired. Engaged. Spirited. These volunteer fundraisers are working to shape the future of our law school |
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HOT OFF THE PRESS A new book chronicles the evolution of civil liberties in California |
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HELPING LAWYERS RETURN TO WORK Increasing demand for the Hastings Opting Back In program |
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SCHOLARSHIP NEWS The winners of the George Moscone '56 Scholarship carry on the late mayor's commitment to public service |
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AIDING TARGETED YOUTH The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies launches a new program to assist Central American youth targeted by gangs |
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TRIBUTE A fond farewell to Dean Nell Newton '76, who leaves behind a remarkable legacy of accomplishments and innovations |
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GENERATION NOW: ACTIVISTS Passionate about making our world a better place, Emi Gusukuma '97 and Eric Casher '06 give unstintingly of their time, energy, and legal skills |
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GENERATION NOW: CORPORATE GURUS Big-picture thinkers Scott Sher '97 and Albert Liu '97 are business visionaries at the top of their games |
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GENERATION NOW: ONES TO WATCH We asked, you answered. We received an overwhelming number of nominations for alumni leaders who exemplify Generation Now |
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GENERATION NOW: FACULTY Three young faculty members are making inspired contributions to legal scholarship |
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS The Hastings Law Journal--esteemed as one of the premier legal journals in the nation--turns 60 |
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CLOSING STATEMENT Carl Leonard '68, founder and director of the Hildebrandt Institute and former chairman of Morrison & Foerster, shares his views on leadership and the law |
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CAMPAIGN Law firm leaders across the nation support UC Hastings Law |
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CLASS NOTES Read the most recent class notes |
