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Dan M. Kahan

Dan M. Kahan is the Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Law and the deputy dean at Yale Law School.

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Philosophy & Religion, Politics

Ending Polarization

The good news about the culture wars.

John Gastil, Dan M. Kahan, Donald Braman

Forum

When Rights Are Wrong

The difficult choices surrounding building searches, curfews, anti-loitering provisions, and the like should be made by the individuals with the biggest stake in them.

Tracey L. Meares, Dan M. Kahan

Forum Response

When Rights Are Wrong — Final Response

Rights don't determine their own content.

Tracey L. Meares, Dan M. Kahan

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