Building Better Online Classes: Tips for Effective and Engaging Course Design
Teaching online classes presents unique challenges and opportunities, but with over a decade of experience at the University of Central...
The Case for Progressive Taxation: Who Benefits Most from Public Policies?
One of the enduring debates in normative political philosophy concerns the fairness and structure of taxation—particularly, whether the tax code...
Beyond Rawls: Risk Aversion, Expected Utility, and the Case for Social Insurance
John Rawls’ theory of justice famously uses the original position and veil of ignorance to argue for principles of fairness...
Unpacking Ballot Order Effects: Exploring the Role of Implied Endorsement in Voter Behavior
One of the more intriguing phenomena in electoral politics is the ballot order effect, wherein the first-listed candidate on a...
A Critical Analysis of the Militia Perspective on the Right to Bear Arms in the Second Amendment
I'd like to see an essay critically analyzing the militia perspective on the right to bear arms in the Second...
Investigating the Economic Value of a Law School Education: A Regression Analysis Approach
Researching the real economic value of a law school education offers valuable insights into whether the prestige of a law...
Exploring the Influence of Dueling Norms on the Right to Bear Arms in Early America
The norms, customs, and rules surrounding dueling in early American history offer a unique perspective on the historical understanding of...
Researching the Impact of Gun Acquisition on Public Opinion Post-Mass Shootings
This essay explores a potential research idea aimed at understanding how the legality of a mass shooter’s gun acquisition influences...
Beyond Gerrymandering: Establishing a Compactness Benchmark for Redistricting
Evaluating the compactness of political districts is a crucial yet complex task in the redistricting process. Although a substantial amount...
Replication and Transparency in Empirical Legal Studies
Replication and transparency are fundamental to the advancement of scientific knowledge, including in the field of empirical legal studies. To...