WCL Raskin Book

The big bluewave that took you to theMDSenate inAnnapolis carried us into activism in MD. We went to rallies, organized fundraisers, knocked on doors, distributed campaign literature. Law students learned the meaning of democratic governance through work with you to secure marriage equality, gun control, and an end to the death penalty. You honed your vision of democratic theory and political action and educated us along the way. We heard you develop your ideas at fundraisers, rallies, and celebrations. When you moved to Congress, we all moved our political activism, too. Although no longer formally a member of the faculty, you remained a vibrant member of our community. What is Democracy Summer but another iteration of Marshall-Brennan? In the impeachment, you told methodically, passionately, and brilliantly the story of a president who fomented and directed an insurrectionist mob to undermine democratic governance, betraying his Constitutional duty. You implicitly told the story of a party that was complicit with the president and you challenged them to renounce their false allegiance. Finally, you told the story of how each person could find strength and commitment in the vision of democracy you offered. What a joy to share this home with you. Ann

Dear Jamie, When you came to WCL, you found a home. You filled it with exhilarating ideas, dedication to students, commitment to justice, fun, and abundant projects. You created the Law and Government Program where democratic theory and practice took root. You inspired students in the classroom and sent them out to change society through political action. You imagined and brought to life the Marshall-Brennan Program. You wrote a book for law students to bring the Constitution to high school students. Combining scholarship and activism, you secured non-citizen voting in Takoma Park. You taught about, advocated for, and wrote about DC statehood.