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The Road to Clean Air Is a Toll Road

The Road to Clean Air Is a Toll Road

Scholar argues that legal barriers should not prevent cities from using congestion pricing to curb traffic.

The Truth About Toxic Prisons

The Truth About Toxic Prisons

Scholar argues that many U.S. prisons are built on hazardous waste sites and lack oversight.

Medical AI Regulators Should Learn from the Global Financial Crisis

Medical AI Regulators Should Learn from the Global Financial Crisis

In regulating AI in medicine, FDA should exercise care in implementing a principles-based framework.

Regulating Methane Emissions

Regulating Methane Emissions

Scholars discuss regulating methane emissions released by industry activity.

An Early History of Rulemaking Power

An Early History of Rulemaking Power

Scholar investigates an early exercise of federal administrative power that mirrors modern agency rulemaking.

Ending “Pass the Harasser” in Higher Education

Ending “Pass the Harasser” in Higher Education

Scholars call for rules to require screening of faculty hires for previous sexual misconduct.

The Fair Housing Act’s Unexpected Potential

The Fair Housing Act’s Unexpected Potential

Scholar shows how to use fair housing law to combat gentrification’s harms.

States Regain Regulatory Power Over Predatory Loan Servicers

States Regain Regulatory Power Over Predatory Loan Servicers

The Education Department’s new interpretation of federal law empowers states to protect student loan borrowers.

Only Federal Regulation Can Ensure Fair Elections

Only Federal Regulation Can Ensure Fair Elections

Congress should use its constitutionally granted authority to regulate elections and protect democracy.

Reversing Roe in Texas

Reversing Roe in Texas

Under the state’s recently enacted restrictions, experts say access to abortion has been effectively gutted.

The Promise and Peril of Local Election Administration

The Promise and Peril of Local Election Administration

Local election officials played a critical role in facilitating free and fair elections in 2020.

Regulating Cyber Charter Schools

Regulating Cyber Charter Schools

Experts examine the need for regulation of cyber charter schools.