Author: James N. Markels

By Feb 29,2004

Of duck hunting and recusal

Here’s a hypothetical for you: Say there’s a Supreme Court Justice that is about to hear a case where Organization X is a party. Organization X is a nonprofit group...

By Jan 04,2004

The trials of trying Saddam

We’ve got him! Now, what are we going to do with him? That seems to be the problem these days, as the euphoria of capturing Saddam Hussein and dealing a...

By Nov 09,2003

Capital or state?

If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, you’re familiar with inscription on license plates of D.C. residents’ cars: “Taxation Without Representation.” D.C. residents are taxed like anybody else in...

By Oct 05,2003

SMU’s brazen bake sale

Sometimes the best way to get at the heart of an issue is to reframe the debate–especially when the basics of a policy problem are taken for granted. A good...

By Sep 07,2003

The Housekeeping Amendment

How often should we amend the Constitution? It’s not a common question, that’s for sure. We tend to think of the Constitution as something holy, revered, and too good to...