Opinion

The Easy Path to Firing Mueller

The Easy Path to Firing Mueller

The Solicitor General would readily comply with an order from President Trump to oust special counsel Mueller.

Regulating Immigration in a Deregulatory Administration

Regulating Immigration in a Deregulatory Administration

The Trump Administration’s measures to restrict immigration do not square with its push to deregulate.

Participatory Rulemaking in China Needs Even More Effort

Participatory Rulemaking in China Needs Even More Effort

Recent revisions to China’s administrative regulations will not guarantee effective public participation.

Inspection Practices of the Past and Future

Inspection Practices of the Past and Future

When considering future inspection practices, regulators should heed lessons from history.

The Transgender Military Personnel Fight Continues Amid Uncertainty

The Transgender Military Personnel Fight Continues Amid Uncertainty

President’s memo favoring a ban of transgender service members raises new questions for future litigation.

Should India’s Supreme Court Enforce Regulations?

Should India’s Supreme Court Enforce Regulations?

India’s Supreme Court enforces public interest regulations, but it risks political harm in doing so.

The Guidance Racket

The Guidance Racket

Despite attacks from conservatives, guidance documents help agencies and regulated firms comply with the law.

China Implements More Participatory Rulemaking Under Communist Party

China Implements More Participatory Rulemaking Under Communist Party

New requirements such as notice-and-comment periods and public hearings should improve transparency.

Washington Must Act on Much Needed Improvements to Freight Rail Policies

Washington Must Act on Much Needed Improvements to Freight Rail Policies

Rail industry’s complaints about recent Surface Transportation Board proposals are misplaced.

The Curious Bipartisan Push for Evidence-Based Policymaking

The Curious Bipartisan Push for Evidence-Based Policymaking

Despite its popularity, “evidence-based” policymaking is often less rational than it sounds.

Innovation as a Challenge to Regulation

Innovation as a Challenge to Regulation

Regulation can accommodate innovation while promoting broader social goals.

How Agencies Should Use Waivers and Exemptions

How Agencies Should Use Waivers and Exemptions

ACUS report recommends best practices for federal agencies using prospective waivers and exemptions.