All Essays

A Sorely Needed Defense of Government’s Possibilities

A Sorely Needed Defense of Government’s Possibilities

Government regulation has played a crucial role in developing U.S. industries and improving citizens’ lives.

The Unbearable Lightness of the Unitary Executive Theory

The Unbearable Lightness of the Unitary Executive Theory

A Supreme Court that embraces a powerful executive could aid President Trump’s efforts to eliminate agency independence.

How Government and Markets Built America Together

How Government and Markets Built America Together

Government has always been involved in the evolution of America—and it will likely stay that way.

Looking Back on How Government Built America

Looking Back on How Government Built America

As the second Trump Administration begins, scholars reflect on the new book, How Government Built America.

Dictatorship and Accountability

Dictatorship and Accountability

A recent Trump executive order unlawfully undermines the authority of independent agencies.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump mandates health care price transparency, the Supreme Court declines to hear abortion protest cases, and more…

Biden Administration Closes With a Call for New Warning About Alcohol

Biden Administration Closes With a Call for New Warning About Alcohol

The Biden Administration’s Surgeon General cited “strong association” between drinking and increased cancer risk regardless of alcohol type.

Freedom of Expression or Freedom to Discriminate?

Freedom of Expression or Freedom to Discriminate?

Scholar argues that the right of expressive association could compromise antidiscrimination laws.

The Fork in the Road

The Fork in the Road

Legal debate ensues over the Office of Personnel Management’s deferred resignation program.

A Modern Consumer Bill of Rights in the Age of AI

A Modern Consumer Bill of Rights in the Age of AI

The rapid advance of AI systems requires new shared guideposts for consumer protection.

Gender Violence in the Digital Age

Gender Violence in the Digital Age

Rangita de Silva de Alwis discusses how technology enables online violence toward women and girls.

Using UNCLOS to Combat Climate Change

Using UNCLOS to Combat Climate Change

Scholars discuss the potential to regulate climate change with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.