District Voting Explained
District voting offers an alternative to a national popular vote compact that complies with the Constitution and might benefit both parties.
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Aug 142 min read
What does the Republican Governance Clause Mean?
Every state in the US must be a republic under the Constitution's Republican Governance Clause. But what does that really mean?
Global North Institute Staff
Aug 144 min read
U.S. Senate Passes Censorship Bill Despite Bipartisan Opposition
A new bill would incentive tech companies to silence opponents for Washington.
Global North Institute Staff
Jun 252 min read
Do Exceptions to the First Amendment Actually Exist?
In current US Constitutional doctrine, a standard view holds that there are exceptions to the First Amendment. For those that don’t think...
Global North Institute Staff
Jun 253 min read
Canons of Statutory Interpretation: What are they and do they make any sense?
In law school, American lawyers are often exposed to canons of statutory interpretation. Yawn. Well, no actually. This seemingly arcane...
Global North Institute Staff
Feb 282 min read
A Right to Raise One’s Own Children: The Most Obvious Missing Constitutional Right
The right to parent is an inalienable right so obvious it was left out of the US Constitution.
Global North Institute Staff
Feb 282 min read
Steal This Dataset: New FinCen Rules Create a Tantalizing Target for Cybercriminals and a Way to Dox Opponents
Vague FinCEN beneficial owner disclosure rules create new risks for cyber attack and doxxing of political opponents.
Global North Institute Staff
Feb 283 min read
The Think Tank Revolution
Since the 1960s think tanks have emerged as a valuable alternative to academia to develop new ideas.
Global North Institute Staff
Jan 82 min read
How does the Delta Regional Authority spend its money?
A closer look at a Delta Regional Authority grant for virtual reality headsets.
Global North Institute Staff
Jan 82 min read
A look at Bureau of Indian Affairs grantmaking for telecom projects
How are US federal funds being spent for Indian reservation telecom access?
Global North Institute Staff
Oct 16, 202322 min read
Comparing Indigenous Land Rights in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
A look at indigenous land rights in English settler countries from reservations to land trusts and special hunting rights.
Global North Institute Staff
Oct 16, 202338 min read
More Than Windtalkers: Examining Indigenous Language Rights in the U.S.
Across the US, dozens of native languages are on the brink of extinction.
Global North Institute Staff
Oct 16, 202336 min read
Next Generation Energy Regulation: Preparing for a Hydrogen Economy in the U.S.
Federal and state legal barriers are preventing a low-emission "hydrogen economy" from developing.
Global North Institute Staff
Feb 16, 20232 min read
Is the Abandoned Shipwreck Act Good Policy?
A US federal law from the 1980s pits archaeologists against ship salvage teams.
Global North Institute Staff
Dec 30, 20223 min read
Reverse Incorporation: A Little Recognized Risk to the U.S. Federal System?
A Constitutional doctrine created by the Supreme Court could create chaos if taken to its logical conclusion.
Global North Institute Staff
Dec 7, 20225 min read
A Look at the Policy Positions of the American Constitution Society (ACS)
How does the left-wing American Constitution Society interpret the US Constitution?
Global North Institute Staff
Nov 27, 202237 min read
Managing Emergencies: Comparative Emergency Powers in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia
Governments over-reacted to Covid-19, canceling civil liberties in the process. New approaches are needed to manage future emergencies.
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