President Trump's Assault on the Antiquities Act
12/5/17 //
Commentary
On Monday, President Trump announced that his administration was taking dramatic action to reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah. The President’s announcement is out of step with historical use of the Antiquities Act.
Net Neutrality
11/28/17 //
In-Depth Analysis
Where did the existing rules come from? What do these rules accomplish? And what effect might their repeal have?
Not So Fast, Mr. President
11/24/17 //
In-Depth Analysis
Under Dodd-Frank, now that Richard Cordray has resigned as Director, the CFPB’s Deputy Director is the Bureau’s acting Director. President Trump may decide he doesn’t care what Dodd-Frank says, but he doesn’t get the final say.
Versus Trump: Updates, Y'all!
11/9/17 //
Commentary
You want updates, so we've got updates! On this week’s episode of Versus Trump, Jason and Easha revisit several important cases and news items that we've previously mentioned so that you have the latest information on them. Listen now!
Versus Trump: The Contraception Mandate Challenges
10/12/17 //
Commentary
On this week’s episode of Versus Trump, Easha and Jason discuss the Administration's drastic expansion of the number of companies that may now offer health insurance that does not cover birth control, as well as several lawsuits that were immediately filed challenging these new regulations. Listen now!
Free Speech Solidarity
10/6/17 //
In-Depth Analysis
Collective action has proven an effective response to the President’s attempted interference with the employment of Jemele Hill and NFL players.
Versus Trump: So, Can California Really Do That?
10/5/17 //
Commentary
On this week’s episode of Versus Trump, Charlie and Jason discuss a recently-passed bill awaiting the signature of California Governor Jerry Brown that, if signed into law, would require presidential candidates to disclose five years of federal of tax returns in order to appear on the ballot in California. Jason and Charlie ask each other whether California has the constitutional power to do that, and, if so, whether it's a good idea. Listen now!
Faux Federalism
9/28/17 //
Commentary
Graham-Cassidy should be seen for what it is: an effort to prevent any level of government, state or federal, from making good on the promise of universal coverage.