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Should Biden Issue More Pardons?
Before Biden leaves office, he may want to consider drafting hundreds of pardons for his supporters and allies. These pardons do not have to be announced publicly, but Biden can have them in a back file just in case they are needed or…
Reexamining the presidential pardon: A call for constitutional accountability
Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution grants the power of the pardon to the president--probably the most absolute power granted in the document. Designed as a tool for justice and mercy, it has at times sparked intense public controversy…
"Something Special in My Factory"
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The first installment (“I’m just a consumer”) closed with two admonitions. One said we should value people instead of tossing them aside as “mere hands,” and the other is confident we can cast aside propaganda that…
The 2025 Columbus City budget shift
Police Funding Up, Community Safety Measures Down:
This budget goes against public health best practices that tell us to invest in social determinant-focused programs like affordable housing, quality…