This blog is used to record some fragmented experiences and thoughts, as well as to store my personal portfolio and podcast transcripts.
Podcast 06｜Late Qing Legal Reform: Why Qing China Rewrote Its Laws
In 1902, the Qing court set out to rewrite its laws and regain jurisdiction over foreigners. This episode follows Shen Jiaben’s reforms and asks why a son’s right to defend himself against his father divided Qing officials.
From the Provisional Constitution to Political Tutelage: Sun Yat-sen’s Efforts and Retreat
Why did Sun Yat-sen’s efforts to defend the 1912 Provisional Constitution give way to political tutelage?
Public Forum Doctrine: Why Is the White House Press Area a Nonpublic Forum?
In 2026, three news organizations sued the White House. Their dispute turns in part on the legal character of the White House press area. From the language of public trust in Hague in 1939 to Perry's three-category framework in 1983, the public forum doctrine defines how far the government can regulate expression within the spaces it controls.
Podcast 05｜Can Trump Revoke a White House Press Pass?
Trump barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House over their reporting. This episode traces the legal limits on revoking press passes and asks why restoring them leaves a separate fight over the press pool.
Bush v. Gore: How Did the Court Decide an Election?
How did equal protection and a recount deadline shape Bush v. Gore and the outcome of the 2000 U.S. election?