The Libertarian

Richard Epstein covers two recent Supreme Court rulings on the right to bear arms and the prohibition of state funds for religious education.

Richard Epstein evaluates an upcoming Supreme Court case about whether Colorado can shut down a small business for not serving everyone on the market.

Richard Epstein discusses the arrest of a gunman in front of Justice Kavanaugh’s house and the media’s surprising level of coverage.

Richard Epstein calls for due process and explains why a ruling to limit the SEC is right, but for the wrong reasons.

Richard Epstein discusses whether anything can be done to reduce or eliminate mass shootings in the United States and the likely response from the Supreme Court if new gun control legislation passes.

Richard Epstein discusses Senator Josh Hawley’s proposal to retroactively reduce the length of Disney’s copyrights.

Richard Epstein covers the biggest leak in modern Supreme Court history and discusses the legal merits of overturning Roe v. Wade.

Richard Epstein parses President Biden’s possible move to forgive student loans and whether the federal government should be in the business of lending at all.

Richard Epstein discusses concerns that billionaires are too powerful in America and weighs in on the spat between Disney and Florida Governor DeSantis.

Richard Epstein hashes through Elon Musk's possible acquisition of Twitter and the worries of possible monopoly abuse it has raised. Plus, what happens next at Amazon after a successful union vote?

Richard Epstein covers our new Supreme Court Justice’s legal background, California’s overreach on pork, Merrick Garland’s January 6th investigation, and Elon Musk’s new position on Twitter’s board.

Richard Epstein discusses mission-drift from the Securities Exchange Commission and the wider push for climate change action at executive agencies.

Richard Epstein responds to op-eds from major newspapers on free speech and cancel culture, and offers context on the current Supreme Court nomination.

Richard Epstein reacts to a recent protest at Yale’s law school and highlights the different responses by the right and the left to speakers they disagree with.

Richard Epstein discusses President Biden’s State of the Union address, which covered Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, rapid inflation at home, and the upcoming federal budget.

Richard Epstein provides an overview of how the United States should respond to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and describes how he differs from other libertarians on foreign policy.

Richard Epstein discusses an executive order that would require firms to use union labor and the likelihood that it will stand up in court.

Richard Epstein explains sensible solutions that would increase immigration while balancing national security concerns.

Richard Epstein discusses cancel culture within universities and the controversy over filling the next seat in the Supreme Court.

Richard Epstein reflects on Justice Breyer’s time on the Supreme Court and considers who should replace him—including Vice President Kamala Harris.