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.
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?
Today, rhetoric surrounding pot has become a bit more realistic, but many of our laws remain rooted in the myth and xenophobia that prompted films like Reefer Madness.
Advocates of death with dignity may question how they can access the judicial system to promote their cause going forward. The answer is that they can focus on utilizing state courts.
While the slippery-slope concerns are valid, conceivably, there are ways to draw clear lines that permit only voluntary euthanasia.
“The truth is that many medical malpractice claims are frivolous.”
What is the motivation behind these quarantines? Fear.
States must be given the latitude to make difficult judgment calls regarding what is necessary to maintain not only public health and safety, but to prevent panic or people taking matters into their own hands.
How the West can stem IS recruiting of foreign fighters.