Free Speech Journal images

These materials were created by the Mugar Greene Scholars to promote free speech. This was meant for a journal, which was physically placed in Mugar Library for students to contribute their thoughts and opinions related to freedom of speech

"Why are books banned?" Banned Books Week infographic poster

This infographic poster made for Banned Books Week provides some reasons for why some books have been banned and which are the top banned books. Stats are from the American Library Association

"Public Domain Film Fest Lunch" posters

These posters were created to make library visitors aware of an Open Access Month event screening films in the public domain

24 "Owls" Mugar Library posters

These posters were made to make BU students aware of the special hours of Mugar Library during exams

Homelessness & the Limits of Hospitality

This article explores the issue of homelessness from the perspective of someone who has experienced homelessness, as someone who has worked with the homeless and heard the stories of ‘our friends on the street’, as a mother distressed to see other mothers’ children, no matter their age, in such dire circumstances, and as a philosopher driven to interrogate the hidden assumptions and beliefs motivating our choices, judgments, and behavior. I wish to stress that homelessness must be addressed from the philosophical perspective not only with regard to the individual, but also with regard to the individual as belonging to the ‘we’. This ‘we’ must include all the people involved, from the homeless person laying out her swag under the bridge, to the policy-makers earning fabulous salaries. I’ll propose that a deeper understanding of what’s called ‘double incorporation’ is a crucial step towards galvanizing political will to implement solutions that have already been identified

Halloween 2017 poster & other materials

Poster, digital materials and bookmark for 2017 Halloween at BU; part of the #LibraryHorrorStories series.Poster and bookmark for 2017 Halloween at BU; part of the #LibraryHorrorStories series

"Consultation" Mugar Research Center poster

These posters were created to make BU students aware of the resources available at Mugar Library

Abrams v. Sanson, 136 Nev. Adv. Op. 9 (Mar. 5, 2020)

The Court determined that statements sent to an email listserv criticizing an attorney’s courtroom conduct were good faith communications regarding a matter of public concern and were protected under the Nevada anti-SLAPP statutes. However, the Court held that Abrams did not show a probability of prevailing on her claims with prima facie evidence as her claims did not exhibit minimal merit

Black and white grad caps "Congrats Grads" 2017 posters

These posters were created by the Mugar Greene Scholars to celebrate the graduation of the class of 2017

Research Recap: Can information improve the functioning of courts?

Countries where courts are weak, and rights are poorly enforced, tend to be countries with worse economic outcomes. To better understand the relationship between the functioning of judicial systems and economic growth, Dal Bó and Finan (2020) reviewed available evidence and constructed a framework for understanding the role of institutions in economic development. They note that despite the importance of the courts in resolving disputes, facilitating a healthy business climate, and protecting citizen rights, we have seen very little empirical evidence to show what makes courts function more fairly and quickly. Dal Bó and Finan systematically outlined open questions to encourage researchers to address these gaps. This helped launch the EDI programme as part of a Path-Finding Paper series. The goal of the Economic Development and Institutions (EDI) programme, an investment generously funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), is to build a body of evidence and insights into the impact of institutional changes on economic growth