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Can States Close Churches Amid COVID-19?

Can States Close Churches Amid COVID-19?

Scholars address whether houses of worship are essential amid state social distancing orders.

Regulatory Uncertainty Over Emergency Powers in Switzerland

Regulatory Uncertainty Over Emergency Powers in Switzerland

Democratic process and federalism concerns raise questions about the Swiss government’s COVID-19 policies.

Regulatory Delivery Lessons From COVID-19 Responses

Regulatory Delivery Lessons From COVID-19 Responses

Amid uncertainty, countries must learn from previous inadequacies in risk-based regulation and compliance measures.

Mexico’s Untimely Fight Against Coronavirus

Mexico’s Untimely Fight Against Coronavirus

Mexico’s citizens and economy suffer because the President failed to invoke the only constitutional tool to fight COVID-19.

COVID-19 and Access to Medical Care in the United States

COVID-19 and Access to Medical Care in the United States

Although Congress has failed to take big steps to ensure access to COVID-19 care, states are taking small but significant steps.

President Trump’s Regulatory Process Changes Will Not Stick

President Trump’s Regulatory Process Changes Will Not Stick

The Trump Administration’s regulatory rollbacks will not have staying power among future administrations.

Undoing the Regulatory Policies of the Trump Administration

Undoing the Regulatory Policies of the Trump Administration

The Administration has taken an aggressive approach in using legal tools to advance its regulatory agenda.

A Fuller Picture of the Trump Administration’s Regulatory Agenda

A Fuller Picture of the Trump Administration’s Regulatory Agenda

President Trump’s deregulatory agenda may have lasting effects beyond the term of his presidency.

Debating the Repercussions of Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda

Debating the Repercussions of Trump’s Deregulatory Agenda

Analysts debate the possible future ramifications of the Trump Administration’s deregulatory efforts.

Rationing Scarce Medical Resources

Rationing Scarce Medical Resources

The COVID-19 pandemic raises questions about how decision-makers should distribute medical resources.

Reforming Blood Donation in the Age of COVID-19

Reforming Blood Donation in the Age of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic prompts reforms of blood donation standards for gay men.

The Trump Administration’s New Title IX Rule

The Trump Administration’s New Title IX Rule

A new rule brings changes to enforcement of sexual harassment regulations in higher education.