I have two articles at The Federalist this week discussing the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Read about Day 1 and Day 2 here.
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This week in the Courts
StandardI have two articles at The Federalist this week about Supreme Court cases:
- On Tuesday, I wrote about why the sales tax decision in Wayfair was correct and pro-federalism.
- On Wednesday, I wrote about the travel ban case, Trump v. Hawaii, and how it was shocking that it wasn’t 9-0.
Life’s too short to bet the under
StandardThe Supreme Court made the right decision in Monday’s case about sports gambling. I wrote about it today for The Federalist:
The Conflict That Shaped Our Constitutional Order
StandardMy latest book review at National Review Online explores Chief Justice John Marshall and his role in shaping the nation we know today. Check it out!
By Hook or By Crook
StandardIt’s wrong to use a power imbalance to force people to bend to your will, whether that power is achieved through election or through wealth. My latest at The Federalist.
What is Populism
StandardWhat is populism? What is Trumpism? Why are they so compelling to millions? I wrote about it today at The Federalist.
The New Tax Cheats
StandardThere is no “one weird trick” to keep the local tax deduction for taxes over $10,000. The only way to pay less is for states to lower their taxes. My latest at The Federalist.
The Other CCR
StandardAre our natural rights universal, or do some rights should stop at the state line? Today at The Federalist, I wrote about concealed carry reciprocity and how second amendment rights are treated differently from other rights.
National ID
StandardToday at The Federalist, I wrote about why–despite the legitimate concerns–a national identification card is a good idea.
King Donald
StandardIs Trump a unique aberration in American history, or part of a troubling trend in the nature of executive power? I wrote about it today at The Federalist.