The Federalist Papers: America Then and Now
Lawrence Goldman discusses why The Federalist Papers are still relevent today.
If Not Perfect, At Least Excellent: The Electoral College
Donald Ritchie looks at the Electoral College.
A Lesson From the Crash of 2008
In this article, Zelinsky discusses the federal government’s promotion of common stock investments for 401(k) participants. He suggests that, in light of the Crash of 2008, that promotion constitutes misguided paternalism.
Congressman Rangel’s Tax Returns and the Ghost of Wilbur Mills
Zelinsky discusses the failure of House Ways and Means Chairman Charles B. Rangel to report on his federal income tax return Rangel’s rental income from his condominium in the Dominican Republic.
Russian Roulette
Harm de Blij examines the effect of the collapse of the former Soviet Union.
Belgian Belligerence
A look at Belgium.
Congressional Testimony
Amos N. Guiora on the importance of sharing information in preventing terrorist attacks.
State-Administered Retirement Plans for the Private Sector: A Bad Idea
Zelinsky criticizes proposals for the states to administer private sector retirement savings plans.
Fixing Failed States
Ashraf Ghani has taught at Johns Hopkins, Berkeley, and Kabul University, worked at the World Bank, served as Finance Minister of Afghanistan, and been credited with a range of successful reforms in Afghanistan in the years following 9/11. He is currently the Chairman of the Institute for State Effectiveness. Clare Lockhart is Director of the […]
Scoops, Packs, and Clubs
Donald Ritchie shares his National Press club speech.
Feel My Pain: The Federal Taxpayers’ Subsidy of Bill Clinton
Edward A. Zelinsky looks at the Clinton’s tax returns.
District of Columbia v. Heller: What to Look For?
What should we look for in the District of Columbia v. Heller case?
Binge Britain: 24 hour licensing one year on
Martin and Moira Plant, authors of Binge Britain, give their take on 24 hour drinking laws.
Derek Jeter and New York State Income Tax
Zelinksy questions why Derek Jeter’s New York tax settlement has not been made public.
Freakonomics a Response
Richard L. Revesz responds to an article in the N.Y. Times Magazine.
ERISA Preemption in the City by the Bay
Zelinsky reflects on a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision and its affects on health care reform.