Alison O'Leary
How Should Amazon Be Regulated?
Amazon dominates American commerce. The retail giant controls more than a third of all online sales, operates the…
How Government Policies Create and Destroy Market Bubbles
Market bubbles follow a predictable pattern. Asset prices climb far beyond their fundamental value, driven by speculation rather…
Can the Government Cancel Colbert’s TV Show?
Could the United States government force a media company like Paramount to cancel a politically charged show like…
Understanding the MAGA Agenda: Project 2025 and Government Reform
"Make America Great Again" has evolved from a campaign slogan into a framework for government reform. The phrase…
When Washington Works Together: The Pros and Cons of Unified Government
When a single political party takes control of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, the gears…
Can a President Block the Release of Epstein Court Documents?
The question of whether a U.S. President can block the release of court documents raises critical questions about…
The Norms and Consequences of Investigating a Presidential Predecessor
Donald Trump has explicitly promised a campaign of retribution against his predecessors and political rivals. This targeting of…
Where DEI is Written Into American Law
The legal landscape for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is found within federal and state statutes, executive orders, and…
A Recent History of Government Shutdowns in America
A government shutdown represents one of the most dramatic failures of American democracy. It happens when the most…
Why Widespread Tariffs Haven’t Caused Runaway Inflation (Yet)
In 2025, the United States implemented one of the most aggressive tariff campaigns in modern history. Average tariff…
Debating Social Media for Minors: A Guide to the Issues, Laws, and Arguments
The question of how to manage children's and teenagers' access to social media has evolved from a private…
Did National Weather Service Cuts Affect the Response to the Texas Floods?
Over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025, a catastrophic flood tore through the Texas Hill Country, leaving…
Did FEMA Cuts Affect the Response to the Texas Floods?
In the pre-dawn hours of July 4, 2025, catastrophe struck the Texas Hill Country. A stalled storm system,…
The Post-Roe Divide: How State Lines Now Determine Reproductive Freedom
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. The decision…
The Potential Impacts of Elon Musk’s America Party
In July 2025, Elon Musk announced the formation of the "America Party" via his social media platform X.…