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Frank Johnson

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Frank Johnson was a judge who was among the three who ruled on segregation in Alabama in 1955. He was seen as a traitor after ruling that segregation was against the constitution and was attacked by Alabama governor, George Wallace. Johnson managed the campaign of Dwight Eisenhower in Alabama, and later became a federal judge. Johnson also allowed a civil rights march from Selma which was to become a significant event in the civil rights movement. Johnson was seen as a man of courage who was able to make a difference as an individual.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
Justice, Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Law, Johnson, Frank Minis

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Roma Mitchell

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Roma Mitchell was the first woman to be governor of a state in Australia, and to be judge of a supreme court in that country. Her views were similar to those of younger feminists, including the view that housework should be shared. She stayed single so did not have to pursue her career and work as a housewife. She came to support affirmative action for women. She supported a number of controversial ideas, and even foundinteresting the idea of marijuana being licensed for sale.She was seen as having shown the way for other women.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
Feminists, Mitchell, Roma Flinders

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Baltasar Garzon

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Plans to reform the Spanish justice system are examined in detail. A key figure in the system, investigating judge, Baltasar Garzon, is profiled in this context.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
Laws, regulations and rules, Biography, Spain, Justice, Garzon, Baltasar

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