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Slavery in St. Louis

Slavery in St. Louis is a traveling exhibit created by the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site.



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Legally Reading Book Club: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray

"New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and richly dramatic novel about Frances Perkins, one of the greatest political figures of the twentieth century, and an unsung heroine whose legacy is woven into the fabric of every American life." Becoming Madam Secretary follows Frances Perkins from her early days navigating Hell’s Kitchen reform work through turbulent personal trials to her groundbreaking role as FDR’s trusted Secretary of Labor, where she helps shape policies amid Depression-era upheaval.



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Preview of the 2026-2027 U.S. Supreme Court Term

Learn about upcoming U.S. Supreme Court cases before the term starts on October 5th. 


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Prosecutorial Misconduct: How to Avoid It, How to Exploit it

Morley Swingle, who spent years as both a prosecutor and criminal defense lawyer, discusses cases from across the country where prosecutors were disciplined for misbehavior, sometimes intentional, sometimes accidental, resulting in everything from censure or reprimand to suspension or disbarment. The Code of Professional Responsibility applies to prosecutors, and they and defense lawyers need to be aware of these cases. Swingle is the author of Don't Get Disbarred: Ethics & Professional Responsibility For Prosecutors. Professor Bennett L.