Touro Law Center - Gould Law Library

01/15/2025

It is projected that about half of all American adults will have spent some portion of their lives living below the poverty level.

In his 1964 State of the Union Address, US President Lydon B Johnson declared an “unconditional war on poverty.” From that declaration grew several different progressive actions and organizations, such as the Community Partnership Program, Head Start, SNAP, utility assistance, Job Corps, and a wide range of others.

Statistics from the US Census Bureau show that still more than 37 million Americans, or over 11% of the population, have been living in poverty.

In 2009, National Poverty In America Awareness Month became recognized, particularly when US Congress pass the Measuring American Poverty Act.

The hope behind Poverty Awareness Month is to encourage more education about the factors behind poverty, improve public awareness about access to assistance programs, and promote the reduction of poverty prevalence in every community.

Visit the book display to read more about the legal issues that surround Poverty in America.

12/16/2024

Menorahs and Meditations are on display on the third floor of the library. Take a little time during the holidays (and finals week) to view the display, reflect, and relax with a meditation like this one from "Eight Lights: Meditations for Chanukah" by Rabbi DovBer Pinson.
"When you gaze upon the flame, notice that the flame, wick, and oil are all part of one seamless whole as you are body and soul. Ask yourself- Does the oil of your actions strengthen the bond between the wick of your body and the flame of your soul? There should be no conflict between body and soul. To Behold this deepest unity is to dissolve inner strife and live a life of harmony"

Peace to all this Holiday Season!

12/05/2024

Study Guides are available in the library and online. Good Luck on your finals!

12/05/2024

Thanks to our friends at CALI.ORG for sending us colorful earplugs for Finals Week. Now you can study in silence and in style.

https://www.facebook.com/cali.org/

11/18/2024

We hope you get a moment to view some of our Native American Heritage selections on display and in our collection, especially those that tell stories of our local Native Americans like the Montauketts.

11/18/2024

Looking for an interesting read that acknowledges Native American Heritage Month, the Library of Congress has a brief overview of some of the first Native American women lawyers and judges in the United States.

Today's blog post highlights a brief overview of some of the first Native American women lawyers and judges in the United States.

11/11/2024

Happy Veteran's Day!
To all who served in the military, thank you for keeping us safe and protected. 🇺🇸❤️

11/05/2024

Happy Election Day!
Look at these two, filled with hopes and dreams!
Use your voice and vote.

Photos from: Trump: The Art of the Deal by Donald J. J. Trump, Tony Schwartz; The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris.

10/30/2024

Happy Hal-LAW-een!

Could bad breaks and an unlucky life be caused by a witches’ charms, curses, transfigurations, spells, jinxes, hexes, and counter-spells? Or maybe it is the dark angel standing in the way.

Back in 1971, Gerald Mayo thought that Satan has on numerous occasions caused him misery and unwarranted threats, against his will, Satan had placed deliberate obstacles in his path and had caused his downfall. So, he sought justice in court.

In UNITED STATES ex rel. Gerald MAYO v. SATAN AND HIS STAFF, 54 F.R.D. 282 (1971) Plaintiff alleges that by reason of these acts, Satan has deprived him of his constitutional rights.

The court, stating its reservations regarding whether the alleged interferences with plaintiff's life stated a claim for which relief could be granted, and questioning whether the court could obtain jurisdiction over defendant chief fallen angel, (since the plaintiff failed to provide the defendant's residence within the district) the court denied plaintiff's application.

Have a happy and safe Halloween! May no tricks get between you and sweet treats!🎃

10/15/2024

Just a reminder regarding the holiday hours for the library for this week and next week. Enjoy the Holiday!

10/09/2024

LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long annual observance of le***an, gay, bisexual and transgender history and the history of the gay rights and related civil rights movements.
First celebrated in 1994, it was declared a national history month by President Barack Obama in 2009. LGBTQ+ History Month provides role models, and represents a civil rights statement about the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community.
October was chosen as the month of observance since October 11 is National Coming Out Day and the anniversary of the first march for gay rights in Washington took place on October 14, 1979.
Learn more about the history of the LBGT community from a legal POV with selections from our collection or at the LGBT History website https://lgbthistorymonth.com/category/icon-tags/lawsuit

10/06/2024

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This month we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM’s purpose is to confirm the commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme: “Access to Good Jobs for All.”
A selection of books from our collection related to the law and disability discrimination are on display.

09/26/2024

We are 5 weeks into the semester, how is everyone feeling?
Are you needing more incentive, more study materials, or maybe another voice to explain the law and law school to you. Do you love podcasts? Then tune into Lawdibles.

Lawdibles are ten-minute audio recordings of law professors answering a very specific question you will likely encounter in law school. Ten-minute lessons on topics such as Legal Writing, Success in Law school, Contracts, Torts, Professional Responsibility and more. There are 140+ podcasts to choose from.

Lawdibles are from the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI.org) and you can find the link to CALI on the Gould Law Library's online resources page. Lawdibles are also available through Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can listen in your car, on the train, even in between classes.
Enjoy!

09/17/2024

On September 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they had created: the U.S. Constitution. Today we celebrate the love for the United States of America and the Blessings of Freedom Our Founding Fathers secured for us: Life, Liberty Freedom and Prosperity. Stop by the library and get your copy of the US Constitution today while supplies last. 🇺🇸

09/04/2024

Latino population in the United States is over 60 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (2023). This makes up 19.5% of the total population and is the largest racial or ethnic group in the US. Latinos continue to help fuel our economy and enrich our nation as entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, entertainers, scientists, public servants.
September is National Hispanic Heritage Month and traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans.
The theme for 2024 is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.” recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success like Romualdo Pacheco, the first Latino Congressman or Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina to serve on the bench of America’s highest court.
To learn more, visit the display of books curated from the library’s collection or go online for biographies such as Romualdo Pacheco’shttps://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-CDOC-108hdoc225/pdf/GPO-CDOC-108hdoc225-2-2-6.pdf

08/27/2024

The First Day of the Fall 2024 Semester was EPIC!
A rainstorm passing through campus just around sunset produced a rainbow and an amazing sky. It's going to be a great semester!
Enjoy!

08/26/2024

Welcome Back to all our law students!
Wishing everyone a successful year!