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Conversations
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Giving the president more power is a bad idea
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The idea that could calm America's political chaos
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Should Washington decide everything?
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The president isn't supposed to do this
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How the federal government keeps expanding its power | Kevin Williamson & Bill Duncan
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The next Supreme Court battle?
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Why the Supreme Court can't fix every bad law
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How much power does the president really have?
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Stop expecting the U.S. Supreme Court to solve every problem
Insights & Takeaways
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CommentaryOriginal public meaning, not subjective intent, should guide Utah judge’s evaluation of scholarship law
Read More: Original public meaning, not subjective intent, should guide Utah judge’s evaluation of scholarship lawThe court can make a great contribution by getting the legal issues right.
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CommentaryUtah considers a modest step in restoring federalism – and more can be done
Read More: Utah considers a modest step in restoring federalism – and more can be doneUtah has an opportunity to strengthen the framers’ vision with a bill aimed at restoring some of the much-needed balance between the states and Washington.
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InsightsScholarship lawsuit might be looking for (legal) meaning in all the wrong places
Read More: Scholarship lawsuit might be looking for (legal) meaning in all the wrong places“Original public meaning” is the best standard for understanding the law. It focuses on the actual language of the law, not on the subjective intent of those who had a…
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InsightsWhy the Ninth Circuit unanimously tossed the Huntsman tithing lawsuit
Read More: Why the Ninth Circuit unanimously tossed the Huntsman tithing lawsuitFour judges in concurring opinion say the case was a “transparent fight about the current course of the Church masquerading as a civil lawsuit.”
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InsightsMore state control will mean less catastrophic wildfire
Read More: More state control will mean less catastrophic wildfireCongress should amend the law to encourage public land agencies to gradually transfer land that is not dedicated as a national park or a similar federal purpose to the states.
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InsightsUnderstanding Utah’s app store bill
Read More: Understanding Utah’s app store billGiven the risk of social media and other technologies to children, it is reasonable for Utah to ensure parents can be involved in decisions about their use.
