Opinion

Congress Should Eliminate the FCC’s Public Interest Authority

Congress Should Eliminate the FCC’s Public Interest Authority

The FCC’s authority to regulate needs to reflect the modern realities of broadcasting.

No Need for the Supreme Court to Revisit the Fairness Doctrine

No Need for the Supreme Court to Revisit the Fairness Doctrine

The Court should not overturn a settled doctrine that ensures the fair use of airwaves.

Revisiting Congressional Oversight

Revisiting Congressional Oversight

Abolishing needed protections through the Congressional Review Act is not effective oversight.

The Supreme Court Should Overturn the Fairness Doctrine

The Supreme Court Should Overturn the Fairness Doctrine

The Court should no longer allow the government to require that broadcasters air opposing views on public issues.

The Digital Dollar Divide

The Digital Dollar Divide

Two recent acts of Congress represent a unique approach to digital currency regulation.

Adding Autism Claims to the VICP Would Likely Destroy It

Adding Autism Claims to the VICP Would Likely Destroy It

The costs of covering serious autism cases under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) could undermine childhood vaccine production.

Disability Employment Goals and the War on DEI

Disability Employment Goals and the War on DEI

The Trump Administration proposes eliminating longstanding regulations promoting the employment of people with disabilities.

Lack of Coordination Threatens Environmental Policy

Lack of Coordination Threatens Environmental Policy

Without interagency and intergovernmental cooperation under NEPA, environmental outcomes will suffer.

A Land Use Revolution in the Green Mountain State

A Land Use Revolution in the Green Mountain State

Vermont reforms its land-use system to balance economic development and the environment.

Rethinking the AI Race

Rethinking the AI Race

Openness in AI models is not the same as freedom.

To Regulate the Voluntary Carbon Market, Start at the FTC

To Regulate the Voluntary Carbon Market, Start at the FTC

The scope of the FTC’s authority puts it in the best position among agencies to regulate carbon credits.

Academic Toadies Impair Government Performance

Academic Toadies Impair Government Performance

The Trump Administration’s hiring of academics who compromise disciplinary standards threatens effective governance.