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James Ceaser is the Harry F. Byrd Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, director of the Program for Constitutionalism and Democracy, and was a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. He is the author of several books on American politics and American political thought, including...
The Roots of Obama Worship
Barack Obama has now been center stage for two years—one as a presidential candidate (and president elect) and one as president. . . .
James Sweeney: The Impact And Influence Of California’s Ambitious Global Warming Legislation
Intelligence and Security with James Woolsey
James Woolsey discusses the failure of the intelligence community in the run-up to the Iraq war and considers Barak Obama’s selection of Leon Panetta to head the CIA in light of the historical relationship between the president and the CIA director. He outlines the challenges the intelligent community faces in what he calls America’s war against “theocratic totalitarianism.” Finally, he asserts that it is imperative for us to destroy oil as a strategic commodity – not only for our security but also for the good of the planet. (36:56 ) Video transcript
Area 45: James Sweeney On California’s Electricity Woes
Why can’t the world’s fifth-largest economy keep its lights on?
Area 45: California: Back In Blackouts Again?
James Sweeney explains the differences between crises present and past, and suggests ways California can better balance population and environmental concerns.
California Climate Law Aims High
California to cut global warming pollution 40 percent below 1990 levels.
Steps To Reduce The Risk Of Wildfires In California
[Subscription Required] Three experts share their views on what policy makers can do.
The Strategic Case For U.S. Climate Leadership
How Americans Can Win With a Pro-Market Solution.
Hamilton on Debt, Default, and Oil
James Hamilton of the University of California, San Diego, and blogger at EconBrowser talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the rising levels of the national debt and the growing Federal budget deficit. . . .
Laurence Tribe: A ‘Traitor’ To The Environmental Agenda
Harvard Professor Laurence Tribe has been getting a lot of press in advance of his representation of Peabody Energy in its dispute with the Obama Administration over the constitutionality of the Environmental Protection Agency’s carbon dioxide emission regulations.
The Tricky Issue Of Severing US “Control” Over ICANN
I have written an essay for Hoover’s The Briefing series entitled The Tricky Issue of Severing US “Control” Over ICANN. Tomorrow the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation committee will have an important hearing on this subject.
Making Progress On The Encryption Debate
In a recent debate between NSA director Mike Rogers and Yahoo Chief Information Security Officer Alex Stamos, the topic of law-enforcement restricted access to encrypted communications once again came up.
Can Only Republicans Help Republicans On Climate Change?
On a Tuesday conference call, climate policy champion Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) predicted that the toxic politics of global warming will change “because of the public’s growing awareness” of the issue. Many people who want action on climate change share the same hope.
Focus Legislative Energy On A National Carbon Policy, Not Keystone XL
Climate change warriors of all stripes were focused on the White House on Tuesday, where President Obama vetoed a bill that would have authorized construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Can California Actually Get 'Greener'?
California may be the greenest state in the nation. The Golden State's renewable portfolio standard is among the nation's most aggressive, the state's cap-and-trade program is likely the most developed, and each legislative session lawmakers grapple over dozens of new environmental-based bills.
A Tale Of Four Droughts
California is not suffering one drought, but four. Each is a metaphor of what California has become.
Jerry Brown's California Water Welfare
Water: Amid California's drought, Gov. Jerry Brown has unveiled a $1 billion scheme packed with pork rather than the long-term planning and provisioning the crisis requires.
How Feckless Bureaucrats Threaten The Development Of Safer Foods
The recent regulatory approvals of genetically engineered potatoes and apples with consumer-friendly traits are a welcome development, but unscientific, excessive and hugely expensive regulation systematically prevents research institutions from commercializing their innovations.
The Enviro-Favoritism That's Keeping California Less Green
In a previous RealClearMarkets column, I asked whether California could actually get any greener than it currently is. This matters when we remember that Golden State politics are increasingly centered on who can propose the most aggressive environmental plan. But what California's elected leaders often ignore when "keeping up with the environmental Joneses" are the facts.
Jerry Brown's Three-Point Energy Plan Appeases Only Democrats
Jerry Brown is California’s longest-serving governor, not to mention one of its more arcane chief executives in recent times. Brown doesn’t do many in-depth interviews; he cares little for insights into his political psyche.