Author Archive | Jonathan H. Adler

John Miller presents his list of “the top 50 conservative rock songs of all time” in the June 5 issue of National Review. Admitting the list is somewhat arbitrary, John explained the criteria he used, in consultation with others, to produce the list: What makes a great conservative rock song? The lyrics must convey a […]

Here is the federal government’s press release announcing the indictment. For commentary on the indictments, see these posts by Professor Bainbridge, Christine Hurt at Conglomerate, and Miriam Cherry at Concurring Opinions.

As some anticipated, one of the nation’s most famous (or perhaps infamous) litigation firms has been indicted on a range of charges, including money laundering, mail fraud, conspiracy, racketeering, and filing false tax returns. For years Milberg Weiss has been the nation’s dominant plaintiffs’ firm in class-action securities cases. From today’s WSJ (subscription required): The […]

Congress seems intent on doing something to address current gasoline prices. Last time around all they could muster was a pork-laden energy bill that did nothing meaningful to address consumer concerns about energy costs and price volatility. Alas, Congress does not seem to have learned its lesson, and is pursuing a new set of policies […]

The New York Times reports on how technology has made it easier for students to cheat, leaving universities to play catch up. With their arsenal of electronic gadgets, students these days find it easier to cheat. And so, faced with an array of inventive techniques in recent years, college officials find themselves in a new […]

Tonight, in Detroit, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 86-84, to take a 3-2 series lead. All hail Lebron James – a master of the game, and he’s only 21.

At Marginal Revolution, Alex Tabarrok has posted the text of an open letter summarizing the economic consensus on immigration. If Gregory Mankiw, Vernon Smith, Tyler Cowen, and Brad DeLong agree, it’s worth taking to heart.

Is it a good idea to deploy National Guard units along the U.S.-Mexico border? Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff did not think so several months back. (Hat Tip: Brad DeLong)

This NYT story suggests an indictment is on the way. Negotiations to avert an indictment of the firm have stepped up in recent weeks. But by this week, hopes for a settlement were quickly fading as both sides remain far apart on several crucial points surrounding any so-called deferred prosecution agreement, including the waiver of […]

The Christian Science Monitor explores why e-mails are often the source of miscommunication. Though e-mail is a powerful and convenient medium, researchers have identified three major problems. First and foremost, e-mail lacks cues like facial expression and tone of voice. That makes it difficult for recipients to decode meaning well. Second, the prospect of instantaneous […]

Last week, relying on data posted by Indur Goklany on The Commons Blog, I claimed that gasoline is “more affordable than ever,” despite the increase in real and nominal gas prices. Some commenters objected that this generalization is misleading due to a rise in income disparities. The price-to-income ratio for the average American may have […]

Yesterday the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Environmental Defense v. Duke Energy Corp.. The case arises out of an EPA enforcement action against Duke, alleging violations of the Clean Air Act’s New Source Review (NSR) provisions and applicable regulations. Duke prevailed in the district court and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth […]

Ed Kowalczyk was inspired to write “Heaven” by his experience as a new parent. Although today is Mother‘s Day, not Father’s Day, I thought the song was sufficiently appropriate to post (certainly more so, sentiment-wise, than the last song I posted on a Mother’s Day). Besides, Redheadlaw7 and I are seeing Live tonight at the […]

There was lots of distress and amazement in the Idol-watching blogosphere after the audience voted Chris Daughtry off the show. Many folks, including Ann Althouse and some of the show’s judges, thought Daughtry was the favorite to win it all. I will admit, that after watching some of his performances with Redheadlaw7, I was impressed; […]

If the low price were not enough, Mark Kleiman suggests VOIP as an alternative to traditional telephone service for those of who don’t live in Qwest territory. (Of course, if the non-Qwest telcos can be held liable for their cooperation with the NSA — a posibility Orin explores here — that would be a reason […]