Why deregulating online platforms is actually bad for free speech

At first glance it might seem contradictory that restricting some speech can preserve free speech, but research shows that online content moderation protects the marketplace of ideas.

Michael Gregory, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Clemson University • conversation
April 17, 2025 • ~7 min

3 ways Trump’s EPA could use the language of science to weaken pollution controls

For example, the first Trump administration tried to use the principles of transparency to prevent federal agencies from considering major health studies when setting pollution rules.

Eric Nost, Associate Professor of Geography, University of Guelph • conversation
Jan. 8, 2025 • ~8 min

Britain's betting on buses – but how far will boosting services reduce carbon emissions?

Long-overdue changes are afoot in Britain's bus networks.

Peter White, Emeritus Professor of Public Transport Systems, University of Westminster • conversation
April 1, 2021 • ~6 min

What's behind $15,000 electricity bills in Texas?

Some Texans are receiving eye-popping electric bills after power providers passed on volatile costs to some of their customers – legally.

Seth Blumsack, Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics and International Affairs, Penn State • conversation
Feb. 24, 2021 • ~7 min

Looser standards for showerheads could send a lot of water and money down the drain

The Trump administration is trying to roll back a regulation that requires showerheads to conserve water and saves owners an average of $70 and nearly 3,000 gallons of water yearly per showerhead.

Robert Glennon, Regents Professor and Morris K. Udall Professor of Law & Public Policy, University of Arizona • conversation
Sept. 2, 2020 • ~8 min

Scalable without limit: how the government plans to get coronavirus support into our hands quickly

Wherever it can, the government is using automatic means to get money out of the door. It can keep doing it for as long as needed.

Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University • conversation
March 22, 2020 • ~8 min

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