Note: Below is a review of the book “Moving the Bar,” the autobiography of the radical attorney, Michael Ratner. Michael died in 2016, and the book was completed by two friends. Michael Smith served on the Board of Directors of the Center for Constitutional Rights, of which Michael Ratner was president. Zachary Sklar is a journalist, screenwriter, and editor who co-wrote the film
I recently saw an online reminiscence by Arthur Dobrin relating civil rights events in which his ethical society engaged. Most of the actions did not succeed. I wondered why he bothered relating them. Now I get it. We all like success, but taking action to uphold ethical values matters. Enjoyed reading this recollection of an important person who stood up for ethics and often succeeded.
Michael Rather's good works will be remembered long after his brief time on this planet. It was always a good Monday morning when I was able to listen to him, Michael Smith and Heidi Begosian on "Law and Disorder" on WBAI. You pay him a lovely tribute, Joe.
MOVING THE BAR: MY LIFE AS A RADICAL LAWYER – A Review
I recently saw an online reminiscence by Arthur Dobrin relating civil rights events in which his ethical society engaged. Most of the actions did not succeed. I wondered why he bothered relating them. Now I get it. We all like success, but taking action to uphold ethical values matters. Enjoyed reading this recollection of an important person who stood up for ethics and often succeeded.
Michael Rather's good works will be remembered long after his brief time on this planet. It was always a good Monday morning when I was able to listen to him, Michael Smith and Heidi Begosian on "Law and Disorder" on WBAI. You pay him a lovely tribute, Joe.