2023

The Public-Health Emergency Authority Act: A Framework for Unchecked Gubernatorial Power

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Click here to read the full policy brief.   Public health emergency declarations and the policies that flow from them are fresh in the minds of the American public, with the actions taken by federal, state, and local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to be fiercely debated. Substantial questions remain concerning the source and […]

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These 15 Republican-led states use taxpayer funds to support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) causes.

These 15 ‘Red’ States Used Taxpayer Dollars to Push Businesses to Go Woke

Budget and Taxes, Environment and Climate Change, Opinion, Our Work /

Over the past decade, many of the largest corporations in the United States have adopted overtly political causes, including positions on controversial social issues. In most cases, these corporate policies have favored left-wing ideological positions. For example, in 2021 , massive companies such as American Airlines, Dell, and AT&T openly opposed state laws meant to

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UCC and central bank digital currencies

Central Bank Digital Currencies and the Uniform Commercial Code

Budget and Taxes Tip Sheets, Policy Tip Sheets /

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have only recently become a widely discussed topic among influential figures in academia, media, and public policy institutions. However, initiatives to implement CBDCs around the globe have existed for years, especially in countries with autocratic governments, such as China and Russia. As of September 2023, 131 countries have said they

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Do States Have the Legal Authority to Stop ESG in Banking?

Do States Have the Legal Authority to Stop ESG in Banking?

Constitution, Environment and Climate Tip Sheets, Our Work, Policy Papers, Policy Tip Sheets /

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics are a popular kind of social credit scoring, one that poses a significant threat to individual liberty and free-market economies, both in America and abroad.[1] ESG is regularly used by corporations and investors as a tool to impose values and environmental policies on other businesses, governments, families, and individuals.

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Renters’ Second Amendment Rights Are in Danger. Here’s How to Protect Them

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Since the Great Recession, the total number and percentage of U.S. renters has hit an all-time high.[1] Moreover, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates several times since the start of 2022, making owning a home, considered by many to be “the American dream,” unattainable for millions. Due to these and other extenuating circumstances, more

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AI in Criminal Justice: Reasons for Concern and Recommendations for the Future

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Artificial intelligence (AI), automation powered by AI, advanced algorithms, and other emerging technologies are now being used in criminal courts across the United States, raising serious concerns about civil rights and the trustworthiness of these tools. (For a basic primer on AI, see item 1 in the Notes section.[1]) Mapping Pretrial Injustice, a website created

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Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land

Foreign Ownership of U.S. Agricultural Land: Outlining the Biggest Problems and Potential Solutions

Environment and Climate Tip Sheets, Other Tip Sheets, Our Work, Policy Tip Sheets /

In recent years, America has experienced a remarkable trend: foreign individuals and corporations have been amassing millions of additional acres of U.S. agricultural land. Although some organizations have downplayed the significance of this development, there are substantial economic, national security, and freedom-related reasons policymakers should be deeply concerned.[1] According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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AI in Banking: The Threats to Liberty and Opportunities for Innovation

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Artificial intelligence (AI), automation powered by AI, advanced algorithms, and other emerging technologies are changing the landscape of the global financial services industry, including in the United States. AI offers numerous benefits to financial companies seeking to lower costs and provide speedier decisions for consumers and other businesses, but it also comes with significant threats

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Biden Just Quietly Created the Largest Student Debt Handout Program in U.S. History

Biden Just Quietly Created the Largest Student Debt Handout Program in U.S. History

Education Freedom, Opinion, Our Work, Politics /

In June, the Supreme Court struck down the White House’s plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt. Biden’s debt cancellation plan would have been the biggest student debt handout in history, had it not been wildly unconstitutional. Undeterred, the Biden administration has rolled out smaller debt relief programs in the wake of the Supreme Court’s

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