Joe Biden Rarely Issues Pardons but Made an Exception for His Son
Biden continues a modern trend of presidents who are stingy with the pardon pen.
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Belgian Sex Workers Gain Access to Paid Leave, Right To Refuse Sex Acts
Belgian sex work groups are cheering the new law. But it could come with some downsides.
Joe Pardons Hunter
Plus: Media figures and politicians react to the news, Donald Trump appoints Kash Patel to head the FBI, and more...
A Proposal To Create A New Article III Court of Immigration Review
"Creation of the COIR would also ensure a 'uniform rule' of immigration law as commanded by Article I of the U.S. Constitution."
Libertarianism From the Ground Up
In Common Law Liberalism, legal scholar John Hasnas offers a new vision for a free society.
Republican Populism Aims To Expand the Nanny State
The policies pushed by some MAGA Republicans sound a lot like the ideas of socialist Democrats.
Trump's Tariffs Are Already Creating Jobs—in Lobbying
The president-elect's first term turned lobbying into a growth industry, and he looks poised to do it again.
Martin Gurri: Political Chaos Brings Colossal Transformation
Former CIA analyst Martin Gurri discusses Donald Trump’s political arc, the rise of populism, and the incoming chaos and transformation we cannot foresee.
The Dismissed Federal Cases Against Trump Involved Substantial Evidence of Serious Misconduct
In response to charges that he illegally interfered with the 2020 election and improperly retained presidential records, Trump insisted that he was entitled to do whatever he wanted based on preposterous claims.
The Gaetz Flop Suggests That Trump Is Still His Own Worst Enemy
The nomination, which fell apart in record time for predictable reasons, reflected a pattern of impulsiveness that may yet defeat the president-elect's worst instincts.
Betting on Bessent
Plus: Pregnant law student fights a holy war, NYC officials are trying to ruin your holidays, and more...
Part XVI: The Rights of the Accused
An Introduction To Constitutional Law Video Library: Gideon v. Wainwright (1963), Miranda v. Arizona (1966)
Dispatch From Trump World: The Spirit of '24
"It's harder to be snotty or snarky when I'm looking you in the eye.”
Brickbats: December 2024
News of politicians, police, and bureaucrats behaving badly from around the world.
Blaming Bill Buckley for Racism, January 6, and More
Historian David Austin Walsh tries and fails to rebut Jonah Goldberg's Liberal Fascism thesis.
The New York Times Claimed D.C.'s Minimum Wage Hike Created Jobs. We Exposed Their Error.
The reporting was cited by One Fair Wage as proof that its policy worked.
I Tried Lab-Grown Salmon. Here's What It Tasted Like.
Cultivated meat is getting better and better. That's why states keep trying to ban it.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
A grizzly murder, double jeopardy, and public magistrations.
Deepfake Crackdowns Threaten Free Speech
From criminal penalties to bounty hunters, state laws targeting election-related synthetic media raise serious First Amendment concerns.
Is Javier Milei Actually Improving Argentina?
Two Argentine pundits debate the success of Javier Milei.
Gladiator II Is a Lavish, Empty Spectacle
Ridley Scott heard you liked Gladiator, so he thought he'd give you some more gladiators with your gladiator.
Gaetz Pulls Out
Plus: NYC stabbing spree, rescheduling pot, Burke vs. Paine, and more...
Part XV: Taking Private Property for Public Use
An Introduction To Constitutional Law Video Library: Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon (1922), Penn Central Transportation Company v. New York (1978), Kelo v. City of New London (2005)
California Progressivism Is Not the Path Forward for Democrats
To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump's foes will need a skilled, focused, and thoughtful leader. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is not that guy.
Incoming FCC Chairman Brendan Carr's Beef With NewsGuard Is Legally Dubious and Empirically Shaky
The company, which says it takes an "apolitical approach" to rating news outlets, faces regulatory threats and a congressional probe because of its perceived bias against conservatives.
Alaska Keeps Ranked Choice Voting by Razor-Thin Margin
With 50.1 percent of the final tally, Alaskans voted to preserve a system that allows voters more choice in how they vote, and who they vote for.
