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The author focuses on the impact of war on justice in the history of American law. It discusses the three periods of American history including the Revolution and the subsequent decades of constitution making, the Civil War and Reconstruction, and World War II and its aftermath. It also discusses America's World War II and its acceptance of ethnic equality and rejection of Nazi racism and court case Brown v. Board of Education.

The author offers a response to a commentary made by Professor Dan Subotnik on his article "The Emerging American Police State," published within the issue. He says that he wrote the article to address important issues of constitutional dimension. These issues include the relationship between traffic fines and race and ethnicity, and the impact of the proliferation of stop signs on the environment and the economy.

An essay is presented on the shortcomings of the U.S rule of law as well as its precepts. Topics discussed include various aspects of the rule of law, the book "The Nature of the Judicial Process" by Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo, and the U.S District Court for the Southern District of New York's decision in case United States ex rel. Elksnis v. Gilligan that addressed the conviction of plaintiff for homicide on a guilty plea.

The article discusses the law and the structure of power in colonial Virginia, focusing on the legal order in the region in relation to immigration, indentured servants, and Virginia's agricultural industry. Bacon's Rebellion, African slaves, and repression are also addressed. The legal rights of laborers and Virginia's elite are mentioned, along with Virginia's General Court and a boat theft-related case involving Virginian John Gibson in 1668. Fines and legal settlements are also examined.

In this article, the author responds to Paul A. Crotty's attack on his book "Fighting for the City: A History of the New York City Corporation Counsel." He criticizes Crotty for attacking the leadership of the office of the Corporation Counsel. He also comments on the accusation from Crotty that the book attempts to introduce prejudice. In addition, the author discusses his analysis of the downsides of popular influence on the policy of the New York City Law Department, including the impact of activities against Communists.

Pays tribute to Justice Byron R. White of the U.S. Supreme Court. Discussion on his attitude toward work; Background on his experiences as a football player; His philosophy of duty and service; Participation in World War II.