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GAO Reviews New Transit Safety Measures

GAO Reviews New Transit Safety Measures

The Government Accountability Office examines recent federal expansion of public transit oversight.

“Rollback Whiplash” and a Two-Year Presidency

“Rollback Whiplash” and a Two-Year Presidency

Scholars argue that rollback tools mean Presidents must act fast to implement lasting policy.

Regulatory Lessons From the Meme Economy

Regulatory Lessons From the Meme Economy

Scholars review the rise and fall of GameStop stock and urge updates to securities laws.

Protecting the Right to Express Milk

Protecting the Right to Express Milk

Scholar argues that lactation policies need to do more to protect parents’ rights.

The Social Responsibility of Social Media Platforms

The Social Responsibility of Social Media Platforms

Scholar weighs options for putting an end to harmful speech on social media platforms.

Mass Comments’ Opportunity Costs

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

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

Democracy, Rulemaking, and Outpourings of Comments

Scholars and policymakers should recognize the democratic benefits of public comments.

Regulating Plastic Bags

Regulating Plastic Bags

Scholars discuss policy options for regulating single-use plastic bags.

High Hopes for FDA Regulation of CBD Products

High Hopes for FDA Regulation of CBD Products

FDA regulation of CBD products faces new challenges as the market develops.

Managing Mass Comment “Supply” by Reducing “Demand”

Managing Mass Comment “Supply” by Reducing “Demand”

Alternative agency outreach methods can garner useful feedback and reduce pressure on the notice and comment process.

Robots Reviewing Agency Rules

Robots Reviewing Agency Rules

Scholar warns that using artificial intelligence to revise agency rules may compromise democratic ideals.