An appropriate description of President Donald Trump’s grand strategy has been widely debated. While it has been labeled anywhere from one of “reciprocity” to “illiberal hegemony,” his second term suggests a more volatile reality: “predat...
In 1984, the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviewed a report alleging that federal judges improperly used funds to “influence pending legislation.” Specifically, the concern was that judges might have misused resources allo...
In 1895, following nearly four centuries of colonial rule, Cuba launched its third and final war of independence against the Spanish Empire. Almost immediately, the American population was theatrically captured by the plight of the Cuban people, sway...
Now nearly one week later, nothing needs to be added about Sandy Hook. But for those who haven’t followed, National Review yesterday outrageously editorialized the tragedy by insinuating Sandy Hook was a victim not only of gun violence, but somehow...
Now nearly one week later, nothing needs to be added about Sandy Hook. But for those who haven’t followed, National Review yesterday outrageously editorialized the tragedy by insinuating Sandy Hook was a victim not only of gun violence, but somehow...
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s so-called individual mandate was generally perceived as legitimizing an expansion of federal power. While the provision was upheld under...
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)’s so-called individual mandate was generally perceived as legitimizing an expansion of federal power. While the provision was upheld under...
Before I say anything about guns, or politics, or the NRA, or anything, I have to ask you to take a moment and think about what happened in Newtown, CT, on Friday morning. Whether or not you support the Second Amendment, I think you will agree that ...
Before I say anything about guns, or politics, or the NRA, or anything, I have to ask you to take a moment and think about what happened in Newtown, CT, on Friday morning. Whether or not you support the Second Amendment, I think you will agree that ...
This week, Newark Mayor Cory Booker is doing something that millions of people have done before – he is living on a food stamp budget. Of course, he’s only living on it for one week, but it’s the thought that counts. And the thought...
This week, Newark Mayor Cory Booker is doing something that millions of people have done before – he is living on a food stamp budget. Of course, he’s only living on it for one week, but it’s the thought that counts. And the thought...
Hello, readers! Just in case you’ve forgotten, the disaster formerly known as Election 2012 is now over, and President Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term in office. So what’s the most important thing on his plate right now? If you ...
Hello, readers! Just in case you’ve forgotten, the disaster formerly known as Election 2012 is now over, and President Barack Obama has been re-elected to a second term in office. So what’s the most important thing on his plate right now? If you ...
Welcome back, readers! For those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope your holiday was swell. Mine was marred by the sudden onset of a cold, but not even a sore throat and aching head could stop me from bringing up some important Supreme Court s...
Welcome back, readers! For those of you who celebrate Thanksgiving, I hope your holiday was swell. Mine was marred by the sudden onset of a cold, but not even a sore throat and aching head could stop me from bringing up some important Supreme Court s...
It’s a little funny how climate change is an issue of belief. Most controversial issues, like evolution, are framed in terms of faith. But we wouldn’t ask someone if they believe in antibiotics or gravity. I understand how evolution could be cont...
It’s a little funny how climate change is an issue of belief. Most controversial issues, like evolution, are framed in terms of faith. But we wouldn’t ask someone if they believe in antibiotics or gravity. I understand how evolution could be cont...
In my last article, I cited some parts of a paper by Professor Koppelman. Here, I am most concerned about his claim that the “framers displayed their faith by codifying abstract ideals such as equal protection.” [italics mine] This suggestion is ...
In my last article, I cited some parts of a paper by Professor Koppelman. Here, I am most concerned about his claim that the “framers displayed their faith by codifying abstract ideals such as equal protection.” [italics mine] This suggestion is ...
According to an article published by Education Week just yesterday, Tucson Unified’s hugely popular and highly controversial Mexican-American studies program, eliminated just months ago by executive decision of newly appointed Arizona state superin...
According to an article published by Education Week just yesterday, Tucson Unified’s hugely popular and highly controversial Mexican-American studies program, eliminated just months ago by executive decision of newly appointed Arizona state superin...
A BBC survey of around 20 million people in 21 countries found high support for Obama during the run-up. As soon as President Obama’s reelection was formally announced, pictures of people around the world celebrating Obama’s victory flooded the ...
A BBC survey of around 20 million people in 21 countries found high support for Obama during the run-up. As soon as President Obama’s reelection was formally announced, pictures of people around the world celebrating Obama’s victory flooded the ...
Happy “Week after the Presidential Election,” readers! I hope you’ve been productive—Washington, D.C. sure has. The scandal regarding David H. Petraeus, former head of the C.I.A., is causing quite a stir during a period in which the lame duck...
Happy “Week after the Presidential Election,” readers! I hope you’ve been productive—Washington, D.C. sure has. The scandal regarding David H. Petraeus, former head of the C.I.A., is causing quite a stir during a period in which the lame duck...
After an election there’s often fleeting talk of compromise. One area that seems ripe for compromise is infrastructure. In 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers graded U.S. infrastructure a “D”and estimated it would take $2.2 trillion o...
After an election there’s often fleeting talk of compromise. One area that seems ripe for compromise is infrastructure. In 2009, the American Society of Civil Engineers graded U.S. infrastructure a “D”and estimated it would take $2.2 trillion o...