In October 1973, the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) imposed an embargo against the United States in retaliation for its decision to resupply Israel during the fourth of the Arab-Israeli wars. The Yom Kippur War, as it became known, started on October 6, 1973. The embargo banned petroleum exports and introduced cuts in Read More
Late last month, the Biden administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new tailpipe pollution limits, which the New York Times called “one of the most significant climate regulations in the nation’s history.” These new regulations effectively require that about 70 percent of new vehicle sales be battery-powered electric or hybrids by 2032—even though electric vehicles Read More
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is on a quest to dominate the United States via various economic, military, and even social means. National security threats (especially from the Chinese) come in several forms, but one in particular is gripping the nation: the incredibly popular social media app TikTok. This seemingly harmless app is proving to Read More
This two-part Common Sense Paper explains the history of Presidential succession both prior to and following the ratification of the 25th Amendment. Part 1 focuses on the early history of Presidential succession, from the ratification of the Constitution until 1967. This paper (Part 2) focuses on the drafting and ratification of the 25th Amendment to Read More
This two-part Common Sense Paper will explain the history of presidential succession both prior to and following the ratification of the 25th Amendment. Part 1 focuses on the early history of presidential succession, from the ratification of the Constitution until 1967, which illustrated the need for an amendment. Part 2 focuses on the drafting and Read More
The terms assisted suicide and euthanasia are commonly used interchangeably, however, they refer to slightly different procedures. Assisted suicide involves an individual ending their natural life through self-administered lethal drugs prescribed by a physician. In contrast, euthanasia, also commonly known as mercy killing, broadly refers to the practice that involves a physician administering a lethal Read More
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard arguments for NRA v. Vullo, a case in which the National Rifle Association (NRA) alleged that its free speech rights were violated, and it was being targeted for its political views. As a background to the NRA’s claim, Maria Vullo, the New York Superintendent of the Department of Financial Read More
On Monday, the Supreme Court handed down a unanimous ruling in Trump v. Anderson that overturned the Colorado Supreme Court and rejected Colorado’s attempts to remove former President Donald Trump’s ability to appear on their state’s ballot for the presidential primary. The 14th Amendment was passed in the aftermath of the Civil War, primarily to Read More
The fight over new Merchant Category Codes (“MCC”) specific to firearms businesses has been in the headlines quite a bit over the last few months. This Common Sense Paper will explain the issues surrounding MCCs and put these issues in the context of the broader fight for Second Amendment rights. What is a Merchant Category Read More
The United States has often been described as a world power, a shining city on a hill, and a global leader in advancing democracy across the globe. Many phrases are used to illustrate our country’s prominence on the international stage, but when it comes to supporting others financially, the U.S. spends like drunken sailors without Read More