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Sometimes the Trump Administration Strengthens the Rule of Law

Sometimes the Trump Administration Strengthens the Rule of Law

The Trump Administration’s recent proposal on Title IX would bolster due process rights of students.

Achieving Climate Goals Will Require Sound Energy Storage Policies

Achieving Climate Goals Will Require Sound Energy Storage Policies

Clean energy systems will not reduce emissions unless states promote effective energy storage policies.

Week in Review

Week in Review

Senate passes Natural Resources Management Act, European Union agrees to change its copyright law, and more…

How Sessions Reshaped the U.S. Immigration Court System

How Sessions Reshaped the U.S. Immigration Court System

In less than two years, the former Attorney General spearheaded significant changes to the U.S. immigration system.

Single-Use Plastics Need Comprehensive Federal Legislation

Single-Use Plastics Need Comprehensive Federal Legislation

Despite state and local action, more effective reduction of single-use plastics must come from Congress.

Smart Algorithmic Change Requires a Collaborative Political Process

Smart Algorithmic Change Requires a Collaborative Political Process

A groundbreaking algorithm designed to optimize school start times meets fierce community resistance.

Defining Equity in Algorithmic Change

Defining Equity in Algorithmic Change

When Boston school leaders sought to use algorithms to redesign the bus schedule, equity remained a challenge.

It’s Time to Cut the Hidden Climate Tax

It’s Time to Cut the Hidden Climate Tax

As global temperatures rise, Americans will continue to pay the economic costs of climate change.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Trump delivers the State of the Union, David Bernhardt receives nomination for Secretary of the Interior, and more…

The Case for Eating Bugs

The Case for Eating Bugs

Scholar argues FDA should regulate insects as food to help address food insecurity.

The New Face of Title IX Due Process

The New Face of Title IX Due Process

Education Department’s proposed rule could transform procedural protections under Title IX.

In a Justice Department Shutdown, Some Agencies Can Still Litigate

In a Justice Department Shutdown, Some Agencies Can Still Litigate

Even during budget crises, federal law empowers agencies to use appropriations to defend civil cases.