Author: Jerry Brito

By Mar 10,2003

One last time: It's about the oil

As U.S. troops get ready to “shock and awe” Iraq, it’s important to take one last look at the Bush Administration’s motivations for a preemptive war. Oil is still high...

By Dec 10,2002

A constitutional defense of Megan's Law

Megan’s Law, adopted by all 50 states, requires convicted sex offenders to register their whereabouts with police once they get out of jail. Often neighbors are alerted by the state...

By Nov 10,2002

The District's Democracy Deficit

This week’s elections will give citizens all over America the opportunity to choose the leaders that will manage our federal republic. All over the U.S., that is, except in its...

By Oct 05,2002

Copyright and the Court’s Right

This week, the Supreme Court will listen to oral arguments in Eldred v Ashcroft. I don’t blame you if you haven’t heard about it; the case has not been publicized...