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Andrew Reginald Hairston: Pandemic Reflections on Money

Posted on February 10, 2021 by andrewrhairston

I did everything right, but I perpetually had very little money. Andrew Reginald Hairston: Pandemic Reflections on Money

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On the 46th POTUS

Posted on January 21, 2021 by andrewrhairston

A call to action for the new presidential administration Continue reading →

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UALR Law Review – Summer 2020 School Policing Article

Posted on August 3, 2020 by andrewrhairston

In the fall of 2019, I presented at the annual Ben Altheimer Law Review Symposium at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law; my talk concerned school policing in Texas and Arkansas. I am pleased to share … Continue reading →

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Reflections from a Black Lawyer on Juneteenth

Posted on June 30, 2020 by andrewrhairston

This piece originally appeared on the American Constitution Society’s ExpertForum blog to commemorate Juneteenth 2020. I knew that I wanted to be a lawyer early on in my childhood. If you had asked me for the source of this career … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Years on Social Media

Posted on December 1, 2019 by andrewrhairston

It began in 2006. Or perhaps I should say 2004? If we start in 2005, as a compromise, I can likely pinpoint the moment. I sat in the computer lab in the downtown location of the Columbus Public Library. It … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Lawyer Through Patchett’s Prose

Posted on September 29, 2019 by andrewrhairston

I review a good book and consider why people choose to become lawyers. Continue reading →

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Hochi Run

Posted on September 16, 2019 by andrewrhairston

I reminisce on the Howard years and venture into the short story form. Continue reading →

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The Gift of Grandparents

Posted on September 8, 2019 by andrewrhairston

I reflect on the lives of my beloved grandparents. Continue reading →

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Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico City)

Posted on February 22, 2018 by andrewrhairston

  What’s better than a long weekend? A trip to an incredible international city over a long weekend. After considering a couple of options, my law school buddy, Harry, and I excitedly agreed to visit Mexico City for the first … Continue reading →

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An Insider’s View of Today’s SCOTUS Arguments on Voter Purging in Ohio

Posted on January 11, 2018 by andrewrhairston

This piece appears on Advancement Project’s blog.  Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States held the oral argument for Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute. This case concerns the maintenance of states’ voter rolls under the National Voter Registration … Continue reading →

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