1/8/19  //  In-Depth Analysis

The EPA just issued an incredibly bizarre proposed rule about whether it is 'appropriate and necessary' to regulate power-plant emissions of mercury. What gives?

9/10/18  //  Commentary

Undoing existing rules governing mercury pollution would be both pointless and dangerous. It would also be illegal.

7/5/18  //  Quick Reactions

Pruitt’s departure is warranted and long-overdue. But given what likely lies ahead, it is hardly cause to breathe easy.

5/10/18  //  Commentary

The Supreme Court has held that there's no private right of action to enforce Title VI. But the civil rights laws can still form the basis of a challenge to a waiver allowing states to impose work requirements.

5/9/18  //  Uncategorized

Low-income residents in Michigan’s cities are significantly less able to travel for work than people in rural communities. But Michigan legislators wants to exempt only the latter from their new work requirements. That's both immoral and illegal.

5/8/18  //  Uncategorized

Michigan legislators want to exempt rural residents from Medicaid work requirements, but not extend the same accommodation to people who live in cities. The racial disparities are obvious—and unlawful.