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The Political is Personal

Patriarchal Religion in U.S. Constitutional Law (Dobbs v. Jackson): Originalism as “Political Religion” (Burke) Unmasked1

David A. J. RichardsView further author information
, JD, D.Phil
Pages 23-42 | Published online: 18 Aug 2023

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