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Progressive Regulatory Reform Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration

Progressive Regulatory Reform Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration

The Biden Administration can deliver its policy agenda through progressive, people-centered regulatory reform.

Cyberbullying and the Limits of Free Speech

Cyberbullying and the Limits of Free Speech

Schools and policymakers confront balancing the protection of cyberbullying victims with free speech.

Week in Review

Week in Review

FDA approves emergency use of the first COVID-19 vaccine, the Labor Department finalizes its fiduciary rule, and more…

Can the California Consumer Privacy Act Curb Big Tech?

Can the California Consumer Privacy Act Curb Big Tech?

Scholar argues that a landmark data privacy law obscures the problem it seeks to solve.

Mandating COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination in the Workplace

Mandating COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination in the Workplace

Employers should adopt clear, consistent policies for the coronavirus and carefully consider accommodations.

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.