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Low-Energy Fridays: What’s the Link Between Judicial Review and Wildfires?
As wildfires continue to devastate large parts of Los Angeles County, a seemingly unrelated topic has come up: judicial ...
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Farm fertilizers and pesticides are increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Government subsidies are making the problem worse.
Fertilizers and pesticides used on agricultural products emit greenhouse gasses. Increased greenhouse gas emissions ...
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Spotlight on Criminal Justice: Stalking in America – A Crime That Thrives in the Shadows
Stalking is a crime that thrives in the shadows, preying on fear, manipulation, and the vulnerabilities of its victims.
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California Incinerated Its Insurance Market
Insurance is the foundation of homeownership and the economy, but California leaders have dilly-dallied in the face of a long ...
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Testimony in Support of Virginia SB 811: ‘Alcoholic beverage control; third-party delivery licenses.’
Robert Melvin, Northeast Region Director, R Street Institute Testimony in Support of SB 811: “Alcoholic beverage control; third-party delivery licenses.” January 17, 2025 Senate Committee on ...
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Key Data Privacy and Security Priorities for 2025
Authors Media Contact For general and media inquiries and to book our experts, please contact: [email protected] Data is ...
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AI and the 2024 Election Part III: Many Uses and Minor Impacts
This is part of the AI and the 2024 Election Series. In the lead-up to the 2024 election, the potential for artificial ...
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Safer Solutions: When We Miscalculate Health Risks, We Get Health Policy Wrong
Welcome to “Safer Solutions,” a biweekly newsletter devoted to exploring policy’s role in reducing health risks. We believe people should have access to evidence-based information and tools that can ...
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Low-Energy Fridays: If renewable energy is cheaper, then why don’t we use it exclusively?
The fundamental assertion behind many climate protests and activism is that decision-makers do not do enough. Often, the ...
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How Does the Child Tax Credit Impact Employment? A Simplified Look at Short- and Long-Term Effects
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC) have long been celebrated for their ability to reduce child ...
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Meta’s shift to Community Notes model proves that we can fix big problems without big government
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The Biggest Tech and Environmental Issues to Watch in 2025
Many states have created task forces or passed narrow, targeted legislation, such as tackling political or non-consensual sexual deepfakes. But momentum is building for larger, more comprehensive ...