National Political Party Selection of Presidential Nominees: Constitutional and Policy Questions
Presentation of policy questions and constitutional concerns related to reforming the primary system in presidential elections.
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Presentation of policy questions and constitutional concerns related to reforming the primary system in presidential elections.
The campaign reforms of the 1970's have done much to improve this nation's campaign financing system. It is essential that we complete the cycle of campaign finance reform begun in the 1970's if our governmental institutions are to move beyond
Remarks on the hurdles on third parties and independents, particularly with regard to ballot access and recently enacted FECA requirements.
Discussion of the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act and its ossifying influence on grassroots campaign financing.
Panel discussion on David Kairys and Julie Shapiro's article discussing the civil liberties issues of nuclear power developments.
Discussion on Nuclear Power, Rapid Technological Advancement, and Democratic Values.
Brief remarks on tension between nuclear development regulation, with a mind toward preventing security issues due to terrorism threats, and civil liberties
Response to Harold C. Relyea's arguments about the origins and development of atomic secrecy and civil liberties, and arguments illustrating the government's increasing secrecy.
Civil commitment issues with the mentally ill and the elderly; right to counsel, policy and due process considerations for involuntary commitment
Proposal of a framework with which to analyze state models on natural resources conservation and waste reduction/recycling programs using Pareto optimality.
Analysis of granting testimonial privilege to professional journalists as opposed to the general public; preserving a robust press.
Socially responsible investment of state-run pension funds; legal issues, effectiveness and financial consequences of restricting South African investment.