Synopsis

How Federalism Has Harmed Public Health

How Federalism Has Harmed Public Health

Scholars argue that federalism has hindered the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

A First Amendment Balancing Act

A First Amendment Balancing Act

Scholars recommend limited government restrictions on false political speech.

Is it Time to Bar Mandatory Bars?

Is it Time to Bar Mandatory Bars?

Scholar argues that banning mandatory bar associations would be a public boon.

Ensuring Access to Confidential Reproductive Care

Ensuring Access to Confidential Reproductive Care

Scholar argues that changes to Title X regulations could prevent adolescents from accessing reproductive care.

How Land Use Reform Led to More Housing in Houston

How Land Use Reform Led to More Housing in Houston

Scholars show that reducing minimum lot sizes unleashed a small housing boom in Texas’s largest city.

Injecting Ethics Into Vaccine Mandates

Injecting Ethics Into Vaccine Mandates

Medical expert urges states to balance public health concerns with religious autonomy in creating vaccine policies.

Climate Change, Migration, and Immigration Law

Climate Change, Migration, and Immigration Law

Scholar argues that the United States may need to amend its asylum laws to include climate refugees.

FDA and the Importation of Prescription Drugs

FDA and the Importation of Prescription Drugs

Scholars evaluate a recent FDA rule that creates an importation program for Canadian prescription drugs.

Zombie Laws Haunt the Energy Market

Zombie Laws Haunt the Energy Market

Scholar argues that energy regulations that once protected consumers now block renewable energy companies.

Hate Speech in Context

Hate Speech in Context

Scholars argue that hate speech on social media can lead to violence and must be regulated.

No Such Thing as a Stigma-Free Lunch

No Such Thing as a Stigma-Free Lunch

Lawyer argues that state regulation is needed to eliminate local lunch-shaming policies.