Showing 2 events for the week starting 02/23/2026
February 23
Monday • 2 events
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When Courts Do—and Don’t—Defend Democracy: Evidence from Israel with Andrew O’Donahue
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
When does judicial behavior defend democracy by upholding constraints on executive power? I study this question in Israel under Benjamin Netanyahu by analyzing quantitative data on over 16,000 panel decisions by Israel’s Supreme Court and qualitative interviews with high-ranking judges, lawyers, and politicians. I theorize that when judicial selection institutions… -
Mindfulness Strategies with HLS Alum Sarah Stewart
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
This hands-on session is equally appropriate for beginners to mindfulness-based strategies and for experienced practitioners. Participants will come away with a clear understanding of mindfulness, reducing tension, improving sleep, increasing focus and attention, and hardwiring happiness. This event is open only to members of the HLS Community. Light Refreshments will…