Ben RakerCan the Private Sector Get this Done?The first of several thoughts on the private sector’s ability to make up for a lack of federal regulation.Jun 3, 20172Jun 3, 20172
Ben RakerinThe ComplicaterThinking Like A LawyerThere may be ways that thinking like a lawyer could actually be a good thing.May 21, 2017May 21, 2017
Ben RakerinThe ComplicaterOn Convictions, the strength of them, and captureWhy we shouldn’t be surprised by Trump’s u-turns.Apr 14, 2017Apr 14, 2017
Ben RakerinThe ComplicaterA Different Sort of Power PlanA brief discussion of Trump’s Executive Order and attempt to undo the CPP.Mar 29, 2017Mar 29, 2017
Ben RakerWe Need to Talk About FederalismIt’s time we fess up about our opportunistic argumentsMar 27, 20174Mar 27, 20174
Ben RakerChevron For DummiesWith Neil Gorsuch’s nomination fight looming, the wider public is being introduced to a magical word. It is a “password” that has allowed…Mar 14, 20171Mar 14, 20171
Ben RakerinThe ComplicaterYou Should Pay For PornWhy “Tube” sites and pirated porn might present a market failure.Mar 14, 20171Mar 14, 20171
Ben RakerinThe ComplicaterThe Struggle of Being a Conservative Person in TennesseeLast spring the University of Tennessee in Knoxville was briefly in the national news because of an action by the Tennessee legislature…Mar 2, 2017Mar 2, 2017
Ben RakerinThe ComplicaterOn Hillbillies, Jew Jokes, and CriticismIn Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance, a national bestseller in the new media category of “Trump Supporter Apologies,” and one that is quite…Mar 1, 2017Mar 1, 2017
Ben RakerinThe ComplicaterWhy Are “Liberals” So Terrible?A thought experiment: an alien being with median levels of political awareness and a decent command of the English language as it has been…Feb 25, 20171Feb 25, 20171