Professor Tom Stipanowich, "Malice Toward None; Charity for All: Lincoln’s Vision of Reconciliation for All Americans" -- ABA Dispute Resolution Magazine

Professor Thomas J. Stipanowich's article, "Malice Toward None; Charity for All: Lincoln’s Vision of Reconciliation for All Americans," is published in the Fall 2024 issue of ABA Dispute Resolution magazine. The article considers President Abraham Lincoln's vision for reconciliation as reflected in his second inaugural address. Professor Stipanowich's illustration of Lincoln appears on the cover of the magazine.

Professor Stipanowich will also be speaking on Lincoln's faith journey at the AALS Section on Leadership Conference in October, and at the Straus Institute Symposium on Faith and Politics in November.

Excerpt from "Malice Toward None; Charity for All: Lincoln’s Vision of Reconciliation for All Americans"

The closing words of Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address are among the most remarkable ever spoken by any leader—let alone a war leader looking ahead after four years of civil conflict that tore a nation apart, divided families, and inflicted untold bloodshed and suffering. Though the war still raged, Lincoln’s towering rhetoric framed an appeal to Americans North and South to look forward to a time when hatred and bloodletting gave way to healing and mutual understanding.