Stephen G. Bragaw
Job Title:
Assistant Professor of Government
Subjects or issues this person can knowledgeably discuss:
U.S. Supreme Court, American Indian law &
politics, campaigns & elections, and Virginia state
politics.
Professional achievements or current responsibilities:
Professor Bragaw has held research fellowships
from the DuPont Foundation, the Kenmore Fund,
and the Mednick Fund of the Virginia Foundation of
Independent Colleges.
Educational background:
Ph.D., University of Virginia; M.A., University of
Virginia; M.B.A., Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute; B.A., Wesleyan University.
Current or recent research:
Currently writing a book "The Court of the
Conqueror: The Constitution, the Supreme Court,
and the American Indian Nations" which examines
the history of American Indians in the U.S Supreme
Court to show the rise of the Court's power and the
development of American sovereignty and
citizenship.
Books or significant articles published:
"Traditional Native American Law and Dispute
Resolution." Legal Systems of the World. edited by
Bert Kritzer. Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2001. "The
'Brooding Omnipresence' in Bush v. Gore: Anthony
Kennedy, the Equality Principle, and Judicial
Supremacy" (with Barbara Perry). STANFORD LAW
AND POLICY REVIEW.
Current or recent professional memberships, activities or awards:
American Political Science Associationl Law & Society
Association, American Judicature Society, American
Society for Legal History.
Experience with news media:
Commentary on the Supreme Court in Wisconsin
and Minnesota, American Politics Commentator,
WLNI Radio, Lynchburg, VA, 1999-present.
Summary of expertise:
Bragaw is the author of multiple
publications examining the U. S. Supreme Court
and American Indian Law.
Key Terms:
U. S. Supreme Court, American Indian law, campaigns, elections, Virginia state
politics, politics
