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My New Dispatch Article on "Why Donald Trump's Iran War is Unconstitutional"

The article explains why the war requires congressional authorization,and why this requirement is important.

Reason · Mar 5

Congress once fought to limit a president’s war powers − more than 50 years later, its successors are less willing to assert their authority

Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war, not the president. But most modern presidents and their legal counsel have asserted that Article 2 of the Constitution allows the president to use the military in certain situations without prior congressional approval – and have acted…

The Conversation · Mar 4

The Iran War Is Unconstitutional

The president has no lawful authority to launch a war absent a congressional declaration of war.

Reason · Mar 3

Melania: how the role of US first lady has changed over the years

The first lady of the US, a title typically held by the wife of the president, has never been a fixed cultural figure. Instead, she has functioned as a screen on to which the nation projects its ideals, anxieties and evolving ideas about womanhood and power.

The Conversation · Feb 6

Could the President Invoke the Alien Enemies Act in Response to the "British Invasion" of Rock Stars Like the Beatles?

In a crucial appellate court oral argument, the Trump Administration admits that their position says the answer is "yes." The exchange highlights the dangers of judicial deference on judicial invocation of extraordinary emergency powers.

Reason · Jan 23

Way-Too-Early 2026 College Football Playoff Brackets: Expert Picks, Imaginative Scenarios

Who’s the next Indiana? Will the Big Ten win a fourth straight championship? We dive into multiple projections for next season’s playoff.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23

Oregon vs. Indiana: Three Bold Predictions for Friday’s CFP Semifinal at Peach Bowl

Oregon and Indiana will square off Friday with a spot in the national championship on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 9

College Football Playoff ratings drop 7% as NFL competition impacts viewership

The College Football Playoff's first round averaged 9.9 million viewers across multiple networks, marking a 7% drop from last year

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Reseeding the College Football Playoff After the First Round

The top three seeds remain in order, while the teams that advanced either proved their mettle or face a mountain to climb in the quarterfinal round.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2025

Oregon-James Madison Game Day Guide: What’s at Stake & How to Watch, Stream

The Ducks and Dukes collide in Eugene with a College Football Playoff quarterfinal berth on the line.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2025