Legacy Newsletters

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/29/2011

Angela Logomasini explains why laundry products are safe to use---contrary to the findings of recent "studies." Ivan Osorio talks about a new NLRB rule.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/25/2011

Rand Simberg talks about the future of U.S. space policy. Hans Bader comments on education spending. Marlo Lewis talks about overreaching EPA regulations.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/24/2011

Hans Bader talks about the potential positive consequences of deregulating the legal profession. Luke Pelican responds to assertions that the Berlin Wall was a "blessing…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/22/2011

Iain Murray talks about the Obama administration's hypocritical complaints about corporate culture. Ryan Young responds to critics of "Lemonade Freedom Day" and presents a "Regulation…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/19/2011

Matthew Melchiorre talks about Oregon efforts to crack down on illegal yard sales. Marc Scribner comments on CEI's efforts to prevent new air travel taxes.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/19/2011

EI Weekly is a compilation of articles and blog posts from CEI’s fellows and associates sent out via e-mail every Friday. Also included in the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/18/2011

Chris Horner talks about disingenuous political journalism. Ryan Young responds to the argument that war benefits the economy.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/17/2011

Jaqueline Otto and Luke Pelican talk about the federal "war on salt." Marlo Lewis comments on a new study about the benefits of Canadian oil…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/15/2011

Matthew Melchiorre talks about the environmentalist agenda. Aaron Buchhop comments on a new study on the effects of bisphenol A. Michelle Minton presents the latest…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/09/2011

Hans Bader talks about Standard & Poor's downgrade of U.S. debt and Obama's reaction to the downgrade. Ryan Young presents another "Regulation of the Day:…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/08/2011

Nick DeLong speculated how Congress will handle pending free trade agreements, Trey Kovacs talks about the future of the United States Postal Service. Ryan Young…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/04/2011

Hans Bader talks about the political aftermath of the debt ceiling compromise. Ryan Young comments on police crackdowns on children's lemonade stands, and presents another…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/02/2011

Hans Bader talks about European gender quotas for corporate boards. Alex Nowrasteh talks about the negative effects of the controversial Arizona immigration law. Michelle Minton…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 08/01/2011

Greg Conko talks about off-label drug promotion. Ryan Young presents the latest "Regulation of the Day."…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/29/2011

Matthew Melchiorre explains what will happen if Washington doesn't resolve the debt crisis by next week's deadline. Hans Bader comments on critiques of McDonald's Happy…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/28/2011

Matthew Melchiorre talks about how the Federal Housing Admninistration has affected home values in Hispanic communities. Luke Pelican explains how data retention mandates threaten privacy…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/25/2011

Ivan Osorio explains how the SEIU unfairly benefited from a California employer's actions. CEI hosts a contest to determine the worst piece of legislation in…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/22/2011

Matthew Melchiorre talks about House efforts to cut funding for the Essential Air Service program. Michelle Minton explains how the FDA is to blame for…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/21/2011

John Berlau and Wayne Crews deconstruct Obama's recent promise to cut unnecessary burdens on business. Marc Scribner talks about urban beekeeping. Ryan Young outlines the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/19/2011

Matthew Melchiorre talks about drilling permit caps. Michelle Minton talks about efforts to liberalize alcohol regulations in Pennsylvania. Ryan Young presents the latest "Regulation of…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/13/2011

Hans Bader talks about Fannie Mae's role in the financial crisis. Michelle Minton comments on Michelle Obama's work to improve national nutrition. Iain Murray releases…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/12/2011

Hand Bader comments on a stimulus scandal involving Mexican drug cartels. Brian McGraw talks about a recent congressional compromise on ethanol. Ryan Young presents the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/08/2011

Matthew Melchiorre explains how the burden of government regulation disproportionately falls onto small businesses. Hans Bader talks about proposed changes to child support laws in…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/07/2011

Hans Bader talks about stimulus spending allotments in Montana. Ryan Young presents the latest "Regulation of the Day."…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/05/2011

Hans Bader explains how stimulus spending has failed to achieve its purpose. Ivan Osorio comments on Rahm Emanuel's ultimatum for government employee unions in Chicago.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 07/01/2011

Luke Pelican explains how proposed changes to copyright law will affect Internet users who post videos online. Will Tew talks about recent antitrust complaints against…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/28/2011

Hans Bader comments on the Supreme Court's decision to strike down California's ban on the sale or rental of violent video games to minors. Fran…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/27/2011

Vincent Vernuccio talks about Rep. Darrell Issa's Postal Reform Act. Will Tew explains the consequences of Georgia's strict immigration laws. In the latest CEI Podcast,…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/24/2011

Adam Michel talks about the AARP's efforts to address problems with Social Security benefits. Iain Murray discusses public sector union pensions. Greg Conko explains a…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/21/2011

Marc Scribner talks about the FOIA request he filed with the Department of Transportation today. Will Tew talks about Foreign Policy's Failed States Index. Greg…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/20/2011

Luke Pelican talks about progressive efforts to frame internet access as a "human right." Lee Doren explains why ATMs are not "killing jobs," contrary to…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/17/2011

CEI Weekly is a compilation of articles and blog posts from CEI’s fellows and associates sent out via e-mail every Friday. Also included in the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/17/2011

Ivan Osorio talks about the Wisconsin State Supreme Court's ruling on Scott Walker's collective bargaining law. R.J. Smith remembers Roger MacBride. Iain Murray talks about…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/14/2011

Brian McGraw talks about a recent federal seizure of gambling funds. Michelle Minton goes over the latest changes to alcohol regulations around the nation.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/10/2011

Greg Conko talks about the possibility that the German E. coli outbreak originated at an organic farm. Iain Murray points out some bizarre scientific experiments…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/07/2011

Hans Bader talks about auto industry executives' reactions to the Chrysler bailout. Jacqueline Otto takes a close look at California State Senator Ellen Corbett's failed…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/03/2011

CEI Weekly is a compilation of articles and blog posts from CEI’s fellows and associates sent out via e-mail every Friday. Also included in the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 06/02/2011

Marc Scribner explains why the DOT's plan for high-speed rail lines in California is fundamentally flawed. Alex Nowrasteh and Ryan Young talk about what can…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/31/2011

Hans Bader talks about the Supreme Court's decision in Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting. In the new CEI Podcast, Greg Conko talks about the FDA's…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/27/2011

Ivan Osorio talks about the NLRB's case against Boeing. Greg Conko explains why the USDA has finally lowered its recommended cooking temperature for pork. Ryan…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/25/2011

Ivan Osorio explains how government employee unions are able to maintain their influence over policymakers. Michelle Minton goes over the latest changes in alcohol regulations…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/23/2011

Hans Bader explains how the economy is recovering in spite of---not because of---the $800 billion stimulus package. Ivan Osorio says AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka isn't…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/20/2011

Iain Murray explains what's happened in NFL labor negotiations. Brian McGraw outlines the case for legalizing internet poker. Greg Conko criticizes the USDA's proposal to…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/18/2011

Hans Bader talks about the constitutional case against Obamacare. Ryan Radia compares the recently-introduced Protect IP Act to last year's COICA. John Berlau explains why…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/16/2011

Ivan Osorio comments on the proposed Jobs Protection Act. Marc Scribner responds to a new report about the nation's public transit systems. Ryan Young reveals…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/13/2011

Ivan Osorio talks about community opposition to Walmart in the District of Columbia. Greg Conko explains how synthetic hormones are used to boost milk production…

• 05/11/2011

Ryan Young responds to Rep. Jesse Jackson's call for Constitutionally-protected positive freedoms. Angela Logomasini comments on ongoing efforts to ban BPA in Oregon. Michelle Minton…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/09/2011

Ivan Osorio comments on the new CBO pension report. Michelle Minton responds to the closing of the Adult Industry Medical Foundation. Ryan Young explains a…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/06/2011

CEI Weekly is a compilation of articles and blog posts from CEI’s fellows and associates sent out via e-mail every Friday. Also included in the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/06/2011

Greg Conko responds to Prince Charles' recent keynote address on organic farming. Ryan Young looks at clear-cut evidence that free trade creates jobs. Daniel Compton…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/05/2011

Fran Smith explains union opposition to pending free trade agreements. Trey Kovacs talks about how Obamacare is awarding special interests. Vincent Vernuccio argues that the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/04/2011

Marc Scribner criticizes the proposed D.C. taxicab medallion plan. Trey Kovacs responds to recent NLRB litigation. Wayne Crews comments on the House Judiciary Committee's subcommittee…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 05/02/2011

Angela Logomasini explains why bisphenol A is safe in the way it is currently used. Marc Scribner talks about China's experience with high-speed rail. Ryan…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/28/2011

Lee Doren deconstructs economist John Quiggin's critique of I Pencil. Fred Smith talks about behavioral economists' defense of government policies. Michelle Minton talks about the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/26/2011

Wayne Crews and Ryan Young break down the findings of Ten Thousand Commandments. Marc Scribner talks about why expensive urban convention centers won't generate the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/22/2011

Brian McGraw talks about the real effects of climate legislation. Ryan Radia explains why current U.S. privacy laws are outdated. In the new CEI Podcast,…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/21/2011

Marc Scribner talks about misleading survey results on Americans' community preferences. Michelle Minton praises efforts in Alaska to change the drinking age for members of…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/19/2011

Trey Kovacs talks about union efforts to block altruistic efforts that would interfere with union contracts. Iain Murray speculates about future federal spending levels. Brian…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/13/2011

Jessica Melugin explains why some states' plans to tax out-of-state internet sales will unduly burden interstate commerce. Fran Smith commends new efforts to end farm…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/11/2011

Vincent Vernuccio explains how taxpayers are paying for public employee union lobbying. Hans Bader talks about new sexual harassment standards for schools. Michael Fumento urges…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/08/2011

John Berlau explains why the Durbin Amendment will help big retailers while hurting consumers. Christine Hall criticizes media coverage of the threat of a government…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/06/2011

Grant Babcock looks at how inflation is affecting retirement savings accounts. Lee Doren talks about new health mandates for New York City employees. Russ Brown…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 04/04/2011

Hans Bader talks about the class action suit brought against Wal-Mart before the Supreme Court last week. Fran Smith talks about critics of free-market efforts…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/30/2011

Kat Ciano talks about Virginia's plan to sell naming rights to highway rest stops. Michelle Minton explains why small brewers are happy about the BEER…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/29/2011

Hans Bader slams the Obama administration's handouts to "friendly" corporations. Ryan Radia talks about why recent congressional efforts to censor mobile applications may be violating…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/25/2011

Hans Bader talks about overreaches by federal education officials. Kara Cheseby explains why the Department of Education would be wrong to deny students loans for…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/23/2011

Marc Scribner explains why the U.S. has fallen in the International Property Rights Index. Brian McGraw talks about how President Obama could help Brazil by…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/23/2011

Regulatory Reform CEI Vice President Wayne Crews is participating in a panel discussion on regulatory reform this morning at the U.S. Chamber.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/21/2011

Hans Bader asks whether Obama should really be encouraging all Americans to receive a college education even if they have to go into debt to…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/18/2011

CEI Weekly is a compilation of articles and blog posts from CEI’s fellows and associates sent out via e-mail every Friday. Also included in the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/18/2011

Iain Murray criticizes Energy Secretary Stephen Chu's response to the Japanese nuclear disaster. Ryan Young explains the debate over whether text messaging prices are an…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/16/2011

Brian McGraw explains what new proposed legislation would do for the corn ethanol industry. Ryan Young deconstructs Jesse Jackson Jr.'s argument for progressive constitutional amendments.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/14/2011

Brian McGraw talks about costly problems caused by "green" appliances. Kat Ciano explains why Subway now has more restaurants than McDonald's. Ryan Radia talks about…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/10/2011

Ryan Young argues that the public should stop focusing on controversial partisan figures. Vincent Vernuccio talks about Scott Walker's budget bill. Angela Logomasini explains what…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/09/2011

Ryan Young explains how federal regulations are disproportionately hurting small businesses. Marlo Lewis talks about how passing the REINS Act could curb the EPA's power.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/07/2011

Hans Bader explains how Obama is allowing his allies to opt out of Obamacare. Michelle Minton talks about a new mosquito-killing laser and other recent…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/02/2011

Jacqueline Otto asks whether the SBA has an inherent conflict of interest. Fran Smith talks about stalled free trade agreements. Hans Bader discusses the House's…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 03/01/2011

Hans Bader disputes Wisconsin protesters' claims about Virginia public schools. Marlo Lewis explains why the EPA need to be reined in. Vincent Vernuccio talks about…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/25/2011

Fran Smith talks about Bill Clinton's recent change of opinion on ethanol. Michelle Minton defends the creators of Four Loko against lawmakers' criticisms. IN the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/24/2011

John Berlau talks about George Washington's legacy as an entrepreneur. CEI Studios reveals the truth about makeup. Michelle Minton rounds up the latest news on…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/23/2011

Hans Bader talks about the Egyptian economy. Alex Nowrasteh explains why the U.S. is hurting itself with its policy towards H-1B visas. Vincent Vernuccio talks…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/18/2011

Fran Smith urges Obama to make passing the Colombia Free Trade Agreement a priority. Marc Scribner talks about Rick Scott's decision to come out against…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/17/2011

Iain Murray talks about efforts to unionize the TSA. Brian McGraw talks about new bills to block subsidies for domestic ethanol. Kathryn Ciano looks at…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/16/2011

Hans Bader talks about New York Times errors in Supreme Court coverage. John Berlau talks about state resolutions against federal law. Ryan Young talks about…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/14/2011

Kathryn Ciano talks about American leaders' approach to global stability and revolution. John Berlau recommends life-cycle budgeting for federal agencies. Marc Scribner…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/11/2011

Brian McGraw talks about natural gas vehicle conversions. Michelle Minton explains how alcohol nutrition labeling mandates will hurt brewers. Ryan Young talks about proposed regulations…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/09/2011

John Berlau criticizes new FDIC rules. Iain Murray estimates the size of the federal work force. Hans Bader rounds up recent TSA horror stories.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/07/2011

Angela Logomasini why restrictions on Sunday liquor sales are unwarranted. Trey Kovacs talks about union reactions to Obamacare. Hans Bader points out hypocrisy in the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/04/2011

Hans Bader commends Judge Vinson's decision on Obamacare. Marc Scribner criticizes opponents of toll roads. Michelle Minton talks about a recent legal decision affecting free…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/03/2011

Kathryn Ciano talks about the Federal Crisis Inquiry Commission's recently-released report. Marc Scribner disputes anti-car claims by smart-growth advocates. Angela Logomasini talks about the latest…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 02/02/2011

Hans Bader explains the Florida decision on the health care law, and Lee Doren talks about what the decision means for the future of our…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 01/31/2011

Hans Bader explains how the TSA has changed their policy to exclude private airport security screeners. Brian McGraw talks about how California's budgetary problems are…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 01/31/2011

Fran Smith talks about new attempts to shut down the sugar program. Hans Bader explains why the Supreme Court is not "pro-business." Michael Fumento talks…

• 01/28/2011

Marc Scribner talks about high-speed rail promises in the State of the Union. Ryan Young talks about what Obama has in common with George W.

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 01/26/2011

Ryan Young liveblogged Tuesday's State of the Union Brian McGraw argues that Newt Gingrich is pandering to the Iowa corn lobby. Dennis Grabowski…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 01/25/2011

CEI Weekly is a compilation of articles and blog posts from CEI’s fellows and associates sent out via e-mail every Friday. Also included in the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 01/25/2011

For commentary on tonight's State of the Union, contact the CEI Media Department at 202.331.1010. Fellow in Regulatory Studies Ryan Young will be liveblogging the…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 01/24/2011

Myron Ebell talks about what President Obama should say in his State of the Union. Michelle Minton talks about the most recent attempts to ban…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 01/20/2011

Wayne Crews and Ryan Young respond to Obama's executive order. Ivan Osorio talks about the unionization of Harper's magazine. Brian McGraw discusses a recent re-branding…

• By: Nicole Ciandella
• 01/19/2011

John Berlau explains why the Volcker rule is costly, unnecessary, and may even add risk to the financial system. Trey Kovacs talks about the NLRB's…