The New Sumptuary Laws: Covid and the Return of Absolutism
The parallels between the sumptuary laws of old and the Covid restrictions of late are both revealing and instructive.
Tagged: regulations
Protecting Workers Is How We Protect the Economy
Why do we keep talking about “the economy” as though it’s not made out of human lives?
Tobacco Age Limit Raised Under Smokescreen of $1.4T Spending Bill
The FDA has announced the raised age limit to purchase tobacco products, signed into law by the President along with the latest spending package, is now in effect.
Nursing Is One of the Most Dangerous Jobs in America: How Can We Change That?
Nursing remains one of the most dangerous professions due to the risk of injury and, sadly, the risk of assault from patients and their family members.
NYC Caps Ride Share Vehicles, Requires Minimum Pay
In an effort to combat gridlock on its streets, New York City introduced new regulations affecting rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft, placing a moratorium on new licensed vehicles and mandating a minimum hourly wage for drivers.
The Jurisprudence Of Found-Object Taxidermy
A squib in the popular press. A recollected anecdote. A recent law review article. A reference to ska music from the late 1980’s. A daring proposal resting upon an untestable postulate. A recasting of intellectual incentives.
Perfect blogfodder.
The bureaucratic mindset
Matthew Yglesias has already poked fun at this interview with the new head of DC’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, but the entire exchange really has to be read to be believed. It’s...
