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AI, Drones, and Self-Driving Cars: The Deregulation Debate Explained

The United States is at a crossroads for three technologies poised to redefine society: Artificial Intelligence, drones, and self-driving cars.…

Environmental Deregulation: Economic Growth vs. Public Health Protection

The story of environmental policy in the United States reveals persistent tension between protecting the nation's air, water, and natural…

Are Toll Roads Fair? The Growing Debate Over Pay-to-Drive America

The idea of the "open road" is deeply woven into American identity. It represents freedom, mobility, and opportunity just over…

Should the Government Sell Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

At the heart of the American housing market lie two financial giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which together form…

Bail Reform: Are We Making Our Communities Safer or More Dangerous?

At the heart of the American criminal justice system lie two foundational principles: the presumption that an individual is innocent…

Should Texas Democrats Be Able to Flee the State to Block Republican Bills?

In August 2025, the Texas Legislature came to a halt when dozens of Democratic lawmakers boarded planes out of state.…

How Should Palantir Be Regulated?

Palantir Technologies builds software it describes as "central operating systems" for government agencies. The private data analytics firm serves the…

How Should Airbnb Be Regulated?

Airbnb has transformed from a startup offering air mattresses on a living room floor into a global hospitality powerhouse that…