Speech & Debate in Letters to Leaders(Prof. Josh Chafetz Speaks)
An interview with Prof. Josh Chafetz underlining why the speech and debate clause probably protects those 47 Republican Senators you've heard about this month. [read more]
Sexual Assault on Campus: Overdue Due Process
Under the mounting pressure of this “victim culture,” many colleges and universities have changed their policies on sexual assault to provide more protections to victims. These changes, while well-intentioned, ultimately infringe on the civil rights of the accused. [read more]
Regulating GMOs: There a lot of Green at Stake in the New Green Revolution
After the dust had settled, a total of nearly thirty million dollars had been spent on the ballot-measure. That’s a lot of green. The pro-labeling contingent behind Measure 92, the Oregon Mandatory Labeling of GMOs Initiative, ended up losing in a recount by only 837 out of over 1.5-million votes cast. [read more]
A Civil Liberties Blackout in Chicago
Imagine getting taken into police custody in the United States without being allowed access to your constitutional rights. For some citizens in Chicago, this may be a nightmare come true. [read more]
The Silent Net Neutrality Revolution and You
The concept of “network neutrality” underscores that all Internet data should be equal, and that ISPs should not be permitted to charge different companies more or less for their data usage. [read more]
The Moroccan Wall Still Stands
"Over 1,600 miles long, the Moroccan Wall, or Moroccan Berm, is the longest operational military barrier in the world, and you have probably never heard of it. " [read more]
Women in Politics: Are We There Yet?
I am sorry to burst the pink –no guilt in the color choice- bubble, but we are not there- yet. [read more]
Torture By Any Other Name
Recent findings that CIA “enhanced interrogation” constituted torture is unlikely to change Agency practices. [read more]
Certified Review: The Islamic State
Arlan Cohen revisits his recent report on the Islamic State, “Scared to Fight,” with Cornell Law Professor Jens David Ohlin. In part two of the interview, they continue their discussion of the legal and policy justifications governing the US response in Iraq and Syria. [read more]
Green Jobs, Green Growth: The Economic Impact of Marijuana Legalization
Imagine an economic stimulus plan that will increase tax revenue, produce jobs, stimulate tourism, and grow small business. Does that sound like smoke and mirrors? [read more]
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