By Visiting Professor Jeffrey Thaler On August 20, 2018 the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Spokane, Washington was 306 – meaning it was not only deemed “hazardous” to residents, but also was more than double the AQIs that day of … continue reading
By Associate Dean Dmitry Bam Should all judges within a judicial system be selected the same way? It is not a question we generally give much thought. All of our federal judges, from a federal district court judge to a … continue reading
By Professor Jeffrey A. Maine I’ve been spending a lot time these days studying the recent Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in December 2017. It represents one of the most significant overhauls of our tax code in more … continue reading
By Professor Sarah Schindler If I grow carrots on my small farm, should I be able to sell them to my neighbor without any oversight or regulation from the government? Should I be able to sell them to a restaurant? … continue reading
By Associate Professor Thea Johnson Originally published by Slate.com There are some skeptics out there who see more hype than hope with regard to the new “progressive” prosecutors who’ve been sweeping into office across the nation. But the residents of Philadelphia, at least, seem … continue reading
By Professor Jennifer B. Wriggins Originally published in the Bangor Daily News Vice President Mike Pence recently said that Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, was a “tireless champion of … the rule of law,” but the real … continue reading