#stevewise

[thewordgrafter]

...we discuss how the common law evolves in general and how it evolved specifically in response to the thinghood of human slaves, children and women.

Steve Wise,This man is trying to help chimps — and soon, elephants — sue their owners, Washington Post, May 24, 2016 by Karin Brulliard

[thewordgrafter]

Common law judges have a duty to keep the common law abreast of changing scientific facts, moral principles and human experiences.

Steve Wise,This man is trying to help chimps — and soon, elephants — sue their owners, Washington Post, May 24, 2016 by Karin Brulliard

[thewordgrafter]

Social revolutions don’t occur by mistake or accident. They emerge when people grapple with new and fundamental differences in policy and moral principles.

Steve Wise,This man is trying to help chimps — and soon, elephants — sue their owners, Washington Post, May 24, 2016 by Karin Brulliard

[allmylittleandnotsolittlefriends]

A new documentary by two renowned filmmakers follows one man's quest to get chimps and other smart creatures declared "legal persons."