Gun policy archives

The online gun market: A legal analysis of impacts on gun control

by Uzra Khan | May 5, 2016

A 2014 study published in the John Marshall Journal of Information Technology and Privacy Law looks at the loosely-regulated internet gun market and its impact on gun control.

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Economics, Media, Politics & Government

Public funding for sports stadiums: A primer and research roundup

April 10, 2024

Team owners looking to build or revamp big league sports stadiums often seek public funds in the hundreds of millions of dollars. But research conducted over decades indicates these investments almost never lead to massive economic gains for host cities.

Politics & Government, Race & Gender

How voter registration rules discourage some Americans from voting: An explainer and research roundup

March 12, 2024

A big reason voter registration rates vary so much in the U.S. is because states have their own election policies and processes, which can make registering easy or difficult. Election offices also differ in how they educate voters.

Health, Politics & Government

EMTALA and abortions: An explainer and research roundup

January 24, 2024

Under a federal law, hospital emergency departments must provide appropriate emergency medical treatment to any patients who need it. But now the U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case that questions the law’s precedence over state-level abortion bans.

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