Regulatory Vigilance in a Changing World
In a new book, Cristie Ford advocates that regulators pay closer attention to private-sector innovation.
Trump’s “Emergency” and the Constitution
The Constitution requires the Supreme Court to ensure that the President does not abuse emergency powers.
Sometimes the Trump Administration Strengthens the Rule of Law
The Trump Administration’s recent proposal on Title IX would bolster due process rights of students.
Achieving Climate Goals Will Require Sound Energy Storage Policies
Clean energy systems will not reduce emissions unless states promote effective energy storage policies.
Single-Use Plastics Need Comprehensive Federal Legislation
Despite state and local action, more effective reduction of single-use plastics must come from Congress.
Smart Algorithmic Change Requires a Collaborative Political Process
A groundbreaking algorithm designed to optimize school start times meets fierce community resistance.
Defining Equity in Algorithmic Change
When Boston school leaders sought to use algorithms to redesign the bus schedule, equity remained a challenge.
It’s Time to Cut the Hidden Climate Tax
As global temperatures rise, Americans will continue to pay the economic costs of climate change.
In a Justice Department Shutdown, Some Agencies Can Still Litigate
Even during budget crises, federal law empowers agencies to use appropriations to defend civil cases.
OIRA Reinvigorated
Over the last two years, OIRA has made many positive contributions to the administrative state.
Adopting Rebuttable Presumptions at the FCC
Deregulatory rebuttable presumptions would help advance the goals of the Telecommunications Act.
Lessons from State Implementation of Marijuana Legalization
States should learn from each other to confront the challenges of regulating marijuana.