Primary

The parent category for sub-categories designated as an essay’s, “primary” category. DO NOT classify an essay as existing in this category, DO designate the essay with only one of the sub-categories AND the matching category at the root level of categories. This will allow us to display only the primary category for the story on essay’s synopsis while continuing to show it on other category pages.

Life in Plastic Is Not Fantastic

Life in Plastic Is Not Fantastic

To save the seas from tiny plastics, a business leader proposes that plastics producers self-regulate.

When Courts Play God, Whose Religion Matters?

When Courts Play God, Whose Religion Matters?

A religious freedom law invoked by conservative groups may also protect progressive causes.

Recognizing the Losers in Benefit-Cost Analysis

Recognizing the Losers in Benefit-Cost Analysis

Policymakers should consider direct compensation for people who regulations negatively affect.

Reconsidering the Internet’s Liability Shield

Reconsidering the Internet’s Liability Shield

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act faces criticism from across the political spectrum.

The Administrative Shallow State

The Administrative Shallow State

Scholars argue that federal advisory committees help align agency decision-making with electoral politics.

The Fair Price of Fossil Fuel

The Fair Price of Fossil Fuel

Scholar argues that fossil fuel leases on public lands should reflect the external costs of production.

The Future of the Abortion Pill

The Future of the Abortion Pill

FDA’s regulation of medication abortion must be guided by science, not politics.

Taking Trust in Government Seriously

Taking Trust in Government Seriously

Regulators should adopt trust-enhancing methods to implement regulations and secure compliance—especially during a pandemic.

Privacy Problems in the Genetic Testing Industry

Privacy Problems in the Genetic Testing Industry

Experts debate oversight of direct-to-consumer genetic tests and access to genetic information.

Reducing COVID-19 Behind Bars

Reducing COVID-19 Behind Bars

Criminal justice experts warn that more needs to be done to mitigate coronavirus in U.S. jails and prisons.

How Will President Biden Address the Student Loan Crisis?

How Will President Biden Address the Student Loan Crisis?

Progressives call for Biden to take sweeping action to relieve student debt.

Google’s Break

Google’s Break

In one of the biggest antitrust cases in a generation, the Justice Department opted for a narrow claim.