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Impacts of Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers

Impacts of Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers

Regulations targeting abortion clinics significantly impact abortion access and public health.

Stopping Predatory Fintech Lending

Stopping Predatory Fintech Lending

Scholar argues that fintech firms engage in predatory lending.

How the Constitution Regulates Funding Religious Schools

How the Constitution Regulates Funding Religious Schools

A Supreme Court decision from last term allows states to subsidize student attendance at religious schools.

The Paranormal Nature of Ghost Kitchens

The Paranormal Nature of Ghost Kitchens

Online-only cooking warehouses are on the rise—but they may evade traditional food safety regulations.

A Primer on Midnight Regulations

A Primer on Midnight Regulations

As Biden’s inauguration approaches, regulators race against the clock to finalize rules.

The Lawlessness of Presidential Transitions

The Lawlessness of Presidential Transitions

Scholar argues for more stringent guidelines to govern the transfer of presidential power.

Climate Change Stress Testing

Climate Change Stress Testing

The Fed is beginning to consider policy responses to climate change.

Americans Need a Stronger Safety Net, Not Just Stimulus Checks

Americans Need a Stronger Safety Net, Not Just Stimulus Checks

COVID-19 reveals the need for sweeping U.S. welfare reform to help low-income and struggling individuals.

The Contraceptive Clash

The Contraceptive Clash

The Trump Administration’s regulations take aim at the ACA’s contraceptive mandate.

Is the Roadless Rule Exemption a Highway to Environmental Hell?

Is the Roadless Rule Exemption a Highway to Environmental Hell?

Despite protests, the U.S. government has opened the largest forest in North America to industrial activity.

Reimagining the Public Option

Reimagining the Public Option

Expert argues that social benefit, not market-competitiveness, should drive health care reform.

Social Media’s Cybersecurity Shortcomings

Social Media’s Cybersecurity Shortcomings

State financial regulator argues that social media companies need a dedicated monitor.