Justice Breyer and Strategic Retirement
We should take a minute to consider all that is being communicated in the push for Breyer to relinquish his post and step down?
“Politicians in Robes”: Neutrality in the Supreme Court
How can we maintain confidence in the Court given the politicization surrounding it?
A Challenge to Federalism: Mask Mandates and Subsidiarity
How do we find the proper division of labor between competing claims to authority by federal, state, and local bodies?
On the “Canceling” of Liz Cheney
"During the time men live without a common power to keep them all in awe, they are in that condition called war."
Gun Control and Constitutional Interpretation
The Supreme Court's assessment of gun rights has been largely shaped by originalist readings, but that doesn't necessarily settle the debate.
“Stand Back and Stand By”: The Demands of Loyal Opposition
What role and responsibilities does American democracy assume of the minority party?
The Value of Secrecy in Congress
If voting in secret encourages members of Congress to vote their conscience, why shouldn't secret voting be the norm?
The Broader Moral Issue Behind the Filibuster
Is the filibuster the linchpin holding it all together or a relic from a bygone era holding us back?
When Should We Be Undemocratic?
On what grounds might barring a politician from ever running for public office again be justified?
The Cost of Free Speech
Freedoms come with responsibilities and must be balanced against other moral values.