Cafe : Opinion
Palin’s Libel Case Could End Up Before The Supreme Court In Test Of Decades-Old Press Freedom Rule
Legal scholars note that recent opinions by Justices Thomas and Gorsuch favor overturning the Sullivan standard – a move that would take away a key protection for the press against libel suits by vindictive public officials.
02.15.22 | 5:01 pm
Welfare Is No Substitute For A Child Tax Credit
Some in Congress say the child tax credit isn’t needed because Temporary Assistance for Needy Families is a success. ProPublica reporting found it’s marked by repeated failures.
02.14.22 | 2:00 pm
SCOTUS Ruling On Alabama Map Could Open The Door To A New Wild West Of Redistricting
Not every voted is counted equal.
02.11.22 | 1:40 pm
Researchers Contemplate A Fertile Alaska As Climate Change Worsens
Climate change could enable Alaska to grow more of its own food. Now is the time to plan for it.
02.03.22 | 11:31 am
Oath Keepers Are Better Trained Than Other Extremists: Two-Thirds Of Members Are Vets Or Retired Police
Behind the 11 Oath Keepers charged with sedition are many more who have been trained by the U.S. military.
01.27.22 | 2:12 pm
DOJ Civil: Progressives Should Pay Attention To The Actions Of This Powerful Litigating Division
The Civil Division is handling the lawsuit against Texas for its novel abortion ban.
01.25.22 | 11:15 am
Kazakhstan’s Internet Shutdown Is Latest Episode In An Ominous Trend: Digital Authoritarianism
Governments using a kill switch to block internet access on a provincial or national scale is increasing.
01.24.22 | 3:03 pm
The Sunsetting Of The Child Tax Credit Expansion Could Leave Many Families Without Enough Food On The Table
The payments were widely credited with bringing about huge declines in poverty and malnutrition.
01.21.22 | 2:24 pm
