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- ↑ Alice Jansen vs. Packaging Corp. America, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 95-3128 123 F3d 490 / Kimberly B. Ellerth vs. Burlington Industries, Inc., 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 96-1361 123 F3d 490
- ↑ Doe v. City of Belleville, Illinois, 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, No. 94-3699 119 F3d 563
- ↑ "Walter Olson Joins Cato". 2010-05-04.
- ↑ "Yes, Atheism and Conservatism Are Compatible". National Review . 2014-02-26.
- ↑ "Olson, Walter K. 1954– | Encyclopedia.com".
- ↑ "Why Libertarians - and Others - Should Care About Gerrymandering". 2017-11-06.
- ↑ "Redistricting Reform Commission, Maryland".
- ↑ "Election roundup: the White House". OverLawyered. 2004-10-26. Retrieved 2008-10-27.
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