Governor Blagojevich and the Seventeenth Amendment
Professor Zelinsky discusses the recent arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and the public maneuvering in New York for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat.
Professor Zelinsky discusses the recent arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and the public maneuvering in New York for Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat.
Edward Zelinsky reflects on why Obama doesn’t want a filibuster-proof senate.
Zelinsky looks at the estate tax.
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.
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.
Zelinsky looks at vice presidential candidates.
A look at the failure of campaign finance reform.
Zelinsky discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in MetLife v. Glenn.
By permitting individuals to work at home, telecommuting removes cars from the roads, thereby reducing traffic congestion, gas consumption, and automotive pollution. Telecommuting also opens job opportunities for those for whom a conventional, daily trip to the office is difficult or undesirable.
Edward Zelinsky suggests that a free market in religion has made Americans a religious people, and therefore, a competitive market for marriage would strengthen marriage by unleashing the entrepreneurial energies of groups promoting their own models of marriage.
Zelinsky criticizes proposals for the states to administer private sector retirement savings plans.
Zelinsky suggests that former President Carter may have violated the federal Logan Act by meeting with officials of Hamas.
Edward A. Zelinsky looks at the Clinton’s tax returns.
Zelinsky discuses the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates, Inc.
Zelinksy questions why Derek Jeter’s New York tax settlement has not been made public.
Zelinsky reflects on a recent U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision and its affects on health care reform.