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In Why We Vote, renowned legal scholar Owen Fiss offers a bold and daring reconstruction of judicial doctrine that underscores the US Constitution's commitment to the expansion of democracy. Each chapter points to landmark Supreme Court decisions that have either enhanced the citizens' enjoyment of the right to vote or guaranteed feasible access to the ballot for independent candidates and new political parties. Fiss also shifts the focus from equal protection of the laws to the freedom that democracy generates--the right of those who are ruled to choose their rulers.

The book explores the evolving landscape of freedom of expression within liberal thought, highlighting how controversies surrounding pornography, artistic expression exemplified by Mapplethorpe, and the rights of street-corner speakers create divisions among liberals. It delves into the complexities and pressures these issues impose on liberal ideology, offering a critical examination of the current debates surrounding free speech and its implications for society.

Exploring the intersection of national security and constitutional law, this volume reflects Owen Fiss's shift from civil procedure to addressing the legal implications of the War on Terror. He examines critical issues from Guantanamo to drone warfare, highlighting the erosion of individual rights and the judiciary's failure to challenge governmental overreach. Fiss's work serves as a crucial discourse on the threats to constitutional protections posed by legislative and administrative actions in the name of public safety, making it vital for those concerned about civil liberties today.