Energy Archives - Page 2 of 14 - Independence Institute

Would a federal Law legalizing abortion survive the Supreme Court?0
- July 26, 2022
For the court to strike down a federal abortion law, it would have to . . . courageously enforce the Constitution’s subject-matter boundaries between federal and state jurisdiction.
READ MORE
The Constitution’s rules for relations with Indian tribes: part II 0
- July 19, 2022
The leading myth in Indian law is that the Constitution gives Congress “plenary” (absolute) authority over Indian affairs.
READ MORE
The Supreme Court’s recent—and sweeping—Indian Law cases: part I 0
- July 19, 2022
One reason the votes in these cases were so close is that the law of tribal sovereignty is chaotic.
READ MORE

Gone with the Wind: Weather Dependent Energy Puts Residents at Risk 0
- July 12, 2022
The power grid in Texas is a little bit under the weather. A major heat wave has arrived just as the wind stopped blowing, creating a perfect storm for residents looking for relief from the blistering summer sun in the country’s second-largest state. As Bloomberg reports: Wind power — a key source of electricity in
READ MORE
Our Favorite Porch Pirates So Far 0
- July 12, 2022
My first item below reminds me of a classic. A guy walks into a bar. “Did you know that in some other countries you don’t know who your wife is until you are married?” he asks the bartender. The bartender replies, “It’s the same everywhere, son.” So much passion, so much betrayal, so much…romance. All
READ MORE
Independence Institute Comments on Initiative 31 Draft Analysis – Income Tax Cut 0
- July 11, 2022
The state constitution requires the state to produce a voter information booklet, commonly known as the “Blue Book,” on every legislatively referred and citizen initiated measure to appear on the statewide election ballot. The booklet, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (LCS), must provide fair and impartial analysis of each measure. LCS solicits comments from the
READ MORE

Contribute