Opinion

The Supreme Court’s Reassuring Opinion on Agency Decision-Making

The Supreme Court’s Reassuring Opinion on Agency Decision-Making

The Supreme Court offers a robust vision of hard look review in a polarized political climate.

Regulatory Retrospection Amid the Smashing of Expertise

Regulatory Retrospection Amid the Smashing of Expertise

The presidential influence chronicled in Graham’s magisterial book now threatens technocratic decision-making.

What You Do Not Know Can Hurt You and Others

What You Do Not Know Can Hurt You and Others

Federal agencies under President Trump will harm public health by hiding information from the public.

Regulatory Reform from Nixon to Obama … and From Trump Onwards

Regulatory Reform from Nixon to Obama … and From Trump Onwards

The Trump Administration might alter the trajectory of the history Graham provides.

A Fair, Complete Book but With Unworkable Solutions

A Fair, Complete Book but With Unworkable Solutions

Graham offers a balanced history but misses an opportunity to reimagine the regulatory state.

Transcending Partisanship in Regulatory Reform

Transcending Partisanship in Regulatory Reform

Graham’s new book highlights the challenges of and opportunities for regulatory reform.

The Role of the White House in Regulatory Reform

The Role of the White House in Regulatory Reform

President Reagan introduced comprehensive White House oversight of agency regulatory activities.

Presidential Regulatory Reform

Presidential Regulatory Reform

Presidents have played an important and sometimes surprising role in driving regulatory changes.

President Trump Is Not the Only Threat to Our Democracy

President Trump Is Not the Only Threat to Our Democracy

Party-based primaries inhibit the legislative branch.

Turning Administrative Agencies into the President’s Puppets

Turning Administrative Agencies into the President’s Puppets

President Trump’s recent executive order attempts to exert improper control over agencies.

Ending EPA’s “Endangerment” Finding

Ending EPA’s “Endangerment” Finding

Repeal of EPA’s endangerment finding on greenhouse gases faces hurdles and would threaten regulatory instability.

The Vacancies Dilemma

The Vacancies Dilemma

Acting officials in high-level roles can undermine the accountability of the Senate confirmation process.