The Biden-Harris Administration’s Racial Equity Efforts
Although much more work remains, the current Administration has made historic progress in advancing equity.
Unlocking the Potential Between Blockchain and Antitrust
The tech and legal communities should recognize the complementary nature of antitrust law and blockchain.
What It Means to Support a Waiver of COVID-19 Vaccine Patents
The Biden Administration should exert international and domestic pressure to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents.
Empathy in an Automated State
Increased use of artificial intelligence in public administration calls for efforts to give government a human touch.
Pushing Social Media Platforms to Self-Regulate
Social media companies may increase content oversight if motivated by federal incentives and liabilities.
Mass Comments’ Opportunity Costs
What is lost when those with something to say join the mass comments bandwagon?
Comparing U.S. and Chinese Environmental Risk Regulation
Research comparing risk regulation in the United States and China reveals selective variations, not sharp contrasts.
Democracy, Rulemaking, and Outpourings of Comments
Scholars and policymakers should recognize the democratic benefits of public comments.
Managing Mass Comment “Supply” by Reducing “Demand”
Alternative agency outreach methods can garner useful feedback and reduce pressure on the notice and comment process.
Mass Comments Should Be Discouraged
ACUS should discourage the submission of mass comments in the notice and comment rulemaking process.
Preventing Mass Comment Wars
Agencies can welcome public participation while discouraging the submission of mass comments.
Mass Comments and the Revival of Apolitical Expertise
Mass comments policy should consider agencies’ roles as apolitical policymakers.