subsidiarity

Doctor Injecting Patient With Coronavirus Vaccine
Doctor's Hand Injecting Patient With Coronavirus Vaccine
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Dershowitz Wrong: Government Can’t Compel You to Take COVID-19 Vaccine

Harvard law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz has made quite a media stir by claiming that the government can force us all to receive COVID-19 vaccines if one is developed. But And the government certainly doesn’t have “the power to literally take you to a doctor’s office and plunge a needle into your arm.” Read More ›
Gold domed capital building in Olympia, Washington, USA
Distant view of the gold dome capital building in Olympia, Washington, USA

State Legislature Should Have Stronger Oversight Role During Emergencies

In recent weeks, many citizens have written to me requesting that the Legislature take action to address the COVID-19 crisis. The reality is that the Legislature’s formal power to act in this crisis is limited; it is the governor who has broad authority during times of emergency. As we look to the future, the Legislature must have a much stronger role during emergencies. Read More ›