Deborah Rod
The History of the US Drug Classification System
The United States drug regulation system began as a consumer protection effort and evolved into one of the…
Why the Founding Fathers Created the Ninth Amendment as Constitutional Safeguard
The first eight amendments in the Bill of Rights protect familiar liberties like freedom of speech, the right…
A $10,000 Speeding Ticket? How the Eighth Amendment Protects Your Wallet
Imagine receiving a speeding ticket. You expect a fine, perhaps a few hundred dollars. But what if the…
Why Does the Constitution Care About $20? The Strange History of the Seventh Amendment
Of all the revered phrases in the Bill of Rights - guaranteeing freedoms of speech, religion, and the…
5th Amendment Myth vs. Fact
The Fifth Amendment packs five major constitutional protections into a single sentence. Most Americans know about "pleading the…
Am I Free to Go? The Most Important Question You Can Ask Police
A police interaction can be confusing and stressful. Your rights and responsibilities can shift dramatically from one moment…
Why the Founders Feared Standing Armies and Created the Third Amendment
The Third Amendment to the United States Constitution declares: "No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered…
A Nation of Different Gun Laws: How the Second Amendment Looks in California vs. Texas
California has enacted the most comprehensive and restrictive firearm regulations in the country, treating gun violence as a…
The History Behind the Second Amendment
The Second Amendment is short: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State,…
How Should Palantir Be Regulated?
Palantir Technologies builds software it describes as "central operating systems" for government agencies. The private data analytics firm…
How Should Airbnb Be Regulated?
Airbnb has transformed from a startup offering air mattresses on a living room floor into a global hospitality…
How Should Microsoft Be Regulated?
Microsoft has evolved from the personal computer monopolist of the 1990s into a corporate giant that sells cloud…
How Should Meta Be Regulated?
Meta Platforms owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads. Together, these apps connect 3.35 billion (Q4 2024) to 3.43…
A Guide to Government Tools for Fighting Economic Crashes
When stock markets collapse and unemployment rises, governments at every level must act fast. The tools they use…
Government Role: The Debate Between Economic Intervention and Free Markets
Few questions shape American economic policy more than this: What should the government's role be in the economy?…