Kendall Thomas
Kendall Thomas is Nash Professor of Law, and Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Culture, at Columbia Law School.
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Sep 13, 2026
Lean Left
A viral human-interest story described a mother feeding her toddler breakfast before a sudden life-changing medical emergency.
The left shares these stories to underscore the fragility of American families without universal healthcare or paid leave, where one crisis can bankrupt a household.