State agencies act as prosecutors and judges. How is that fair? And why don’t lawmakers fix it?
Deal or no deal, time to exit Afghanistan
The Trump administration should consummate a deal with the Taliban, even if the dire predictions of critics come true.
GOP should save its powder for the Barr report
It is understandable that Comey kept copies of memos about his interactions with Trump. It’s what he did with them that was wrong.
Conservatives need their own social media
A disadvantage in accessing public platforms is nothing new for conservatives. And the answer has always been the same: build their own.
What if Lewis were a private prison?
Remember the dysfunctional locks at the Lewis Prison, government owned and operated, next time you encounter a screed about private prisons.
The political hit job against Bill Montgomery
It can be argued that trial and bench experience is preferable. But claims that Montgomery isn’t qualified for the high court aren’t credible.
Arizona doesn’t need a free-range attorney general
Brnovich’s tuition lawsuit has merit. But the AG shouldn’t have free range to sue other state officials over policy disagreements.
What would a federal crime of domestic terrorism actually accomplish?
The federal criminal code shouldn’t be further laden to satisfy a desire to “do something” about mass shootings unless it would really do something about mass shootings.
Big business invites European-style regulation
The Business Roundtable issues a statement demoting the interests of shareholders. There are political consequences from that.
The fracturing consensus on immigration and welfare
The Trump’s administration’s expansion of the public charge ban on immigration wouldn’t do much. But the reaction to it is revealing.