Koppelman explains the logic of this uniquely American form of neutrality: why it is fair to give religion special treatment, why old (but not new) religious ceremonies are permitted, and why laws must have a secular purpose.

Burning Down the House is the definitive history of an ideological movement that has reshaped American politics.

This is the only book that lays out the interests that must be balanced in any decent compromise, in terms that both sides can recognize and appreciate.

In this book Andrew Koppelman shows the powerful legal and moral case for gay equality, but argues that courts cannot and should not impose it.

Ranging from early constitutional history to potential consequences, this is the definitive postmortem of this landmark case.

The book demonstrates that the right to discriminate has a long and unpleasant history.

Arguing that although it is not the role of a liberal state to shape its citizens' beliefs, this work suggests that a moral code for the prevention of discrimination is needed.

This is an appropriate occasion for legislative negotiation. This book is a systematic accounting of the interests that must be balanced in any decent compromise, in terms that both sides can recognise and appreciate.