Regulations

Do You Realize How Dangerous It Is to Drive a Taxi?

Do You Realize How Dangerous It Is to Drive a Taxi? Do You Realize How Dangerous It Is to Drive a Taxi?

Taxi and livery drivers suffer homicide rates twenty to thirty times higher than other occupations.

Oct 24, 2014 / Michelle Chen

Did the CIA Illegally Spy on the Senate? Now We May Never Know

Did the CIA Illegally Spy on the Senate? Now We May Never Know Did the CIA Illegally Spy on the Senate? Now We May Never Know

The Department of Justice won't investigate shocking claims made earlier this year.

Jul 10, 2014 / George Zornick

Will the Government Finally Regulate the Most Predatory Industry in America?

Will the Government Finally Regulate the Most Predatory Industry in America? Will the Government Finally Regulate the Most Predatory Industry in America?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is poised to issue regulations for businesses that offer small-dollar, short-term loans. Will they be strong enough?

Jun 27, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

What the SCOTUS Decision Ending Obama’s Recess Appointment Power Means

What the SCOTUS Decision Ending Obama’s Recess Appointment Power Means What the SCOTUS Decision Ending Obama’s Recess Appointment Power Means

The Supreme Court decided Thursday to end President Obama’s ability to make recess appointments.

Jun 26, 2014 / George Zornick

Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk?

Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk? Does Homeland Security’s Tough New Screening Process Put Asylum Seekers at Risk?

A heightened credible fear standard would particularly impact immigrants who are detained at the border and subjected to “expedited removal."

Jun 3, 2014 / Michelle Chen

The Next Four Months Will Decide the Future of the Internet

The Next Four Months Will Decide the Future of the Internet The Next Four Months Will Decide the Future of the Internet

The FCC has opened a debate on Net Neutrality. Activists must raise an outcry to assure it does not lead to a pay-to-play Internet.

May 14, 2014 / John Nichols

Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry

Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry

The FCC is mistaken—and democracy is threatened—when commissioners fail to embrace their authority to protect a free and open Internet. 

Apr 24, 2014 / John Nichols

Wall Street Group Aggressively Lobbied a Federal Agency to Thwart Eminent Domain Plans

Wall Street Group Aggressively Lobbied a Federal Agency to Thwart Eminent Domain Plans Wall Street Group Aggressively Lobbied a Federal Agency to Thwart Eminent Domain Plans

E-mails obtained through a FOIA request reveal the extraordinary access SIFMA had to Federal Housing Finance Administration officials.

Jan 17, 2014 / Alexis Goldstein

The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It

The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It The Internet As We Know It Is In Peril. The FCC Can (And Must) Save It

A court has struck down net neutrality protections. But the commission has the authority to undo the damage.

Jan 14, 2014 / John Nichols

The End of Dark Money?

The End of Dark Money? The End of Dark Money?

Not quite.

Dec 3, 2013 / Zoë Carpenter

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