All Essays

How Immigration Restrictions Harm U.S. Citizens, Too

How Immigration Restrictions Harm U.S. Citizens, Too

Restrictions on immigration actually end up harming native-born Americans.

Forty Years After Surface Freight Deregulation

Forty Years After Surface Freight Deregulation

The regulatory reforms of the railroad and trucking industries are models for evidence-based, bipartisan policymaking.

Are Net-Zero Emission Pledges Credible?

Are Net-Zero Emission Pledges Credible?

Climate change pledges require concrete government policies to ensure their enforceability and effectiveness.

Making Conservation Easements Last

Making Conservation Easements Last

Scholars discuss regulations that provide tax deductions for environmental conservation on private lands.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The FTC alleges that Facebook violated antitrust law, President Trump issues executive order to prioritize U.S. citizens in COVID-19 vaccine distribution, and more…

A First Amendment Balancing Act

A First Amendment Balancing Act

Scholars recommend limited government restrictions on false political speech.

Are Vegan “Butter” and “Meat” Labels Protected as Free Speech?

Are Vegan “Butter” and “Meat” Labels Protected as Free Speech?

U.S. courts seem to recognize plant-based companies’ constitutional right to use meat and dairy advertising terms.

The Next Wave of Disability Law

The Next Wave of Disability Law

The future of disability antidiscrimination efforts should account for pervasive and normative biases.

Reasserting Tribal Forest Management Under Good Neighbor Authority

Reasserting Tribal Forest Management Under Good Neighbor Authority

Advocates should promote tribal sovereignty and protect lands through joint forest management agreements.

Thirty Years Later, Still Fighting Over the ADA

Thirty Years Later, Still Fighting Over the ADA

The United States has failed to realize the ADA’s potential to impact the rights of people with disabilities.

Thirty Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Thirty Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act

Scholars reflect on three decades of the landmark antidiscrimination law, its effects, and its future.

‘Tis the Season for Nonprofit Regulation

‘Tis the Season for Nonprofit Regulation

Experts recommend policies to close gaps in the patchwork regulation of nonprofits.