Libertarian

Build Back-Scratching Better: Biden Makes Good On His Pledge to Unions

Richard Epstein argues that the spending provisions in Biden’s reconciliation bill are less worrisome than the structural changes it will impose on the labor market.

Borderline Insanity: Biden‘s Plan to Compensate Illegal Immigrants

Richard Epstein discusses the Justice Department’s plans to pay families who were separated from their children at the border and President Biden’s approach to those who are claiming political asylum.

Why Not Tax the Rich?

Richard Epstein explains the problem with taxing unrealized capital gains and predicts how the wealthy will work to avoid paying higher taxes.

Check Your Executive Privilege: Trump and Bannon’s Legal Strategy and the 1/6 Commission

Richard Epstein parses the ability of Donald Trump to use executive privilege as a former president and discusses the consequences of the House select committee holding Steve Bannon in contempt.

The Federal vs. State Vaccine Mandate Showdown

Richard Epstein untangles federal vs. state vaccine mandates and the rights of businesses to choose how they operate.

Justices Reign Supreme: ’21 SCOTUS Docket Preview

Supreme Court cases affecting gun rights, religious liberty, and abortion will soon be heard by the Court.

It’s Not Our Default: Massive Spending and The National Debt

Richard Epstein assesses the infrastructure and reconciliation bills being debated and discusses who is to blame for the upcoming debt ceiling fiasco.

Does a Universal Basic Income Make Sense?

Richard Epstein judges the likelihood of success of yet another universal basic income plan and provides grave predictions about the ability of the federal government to rein in spending.

Biden’s Plan to Tax the Rich

Richard Epstein reacts to the proposed tax increases in President Biden’s spending bill and explains what “tax the rich” really means.

Biden’s Vaccine Mandate

Richard Epstein delves into President Biden’s new vaccine mandate and addresses whether it holds up to constitutional scrutiny.