Eric Posner

Republican Rivals Talk Tough, but Even Presidents Have Limits

Prof. Eric Posner discusses ‘extremely remote’ chances of a president seizing authoritarian command


Warren's Wrong: Bank Rules Need Cost-Benefit Test

In op-ed, Prof. Eric Posner writes that cost-benefit analysis for financial regulation ‘deserves support from liberals and conservatives alike’


The nuance you may have missed in Obama’s gun control plan

Prof. Eric Posner discusses President Obama’s use of the term ‘executive action’ and the effectiveness of issuing executive orders


PBS NewsHour

ISIS Influence on Web Prompts Second Thoughts on First Amendment

Profs. Eric Posner and Geoffrey Stone discuss hypothetical limits on freedom of speech to curb Islamic State propaganda


The Republican-Democratic Divide on Civil Liberties

In op-ed, Prof. Eric Posner discusses the uncertain constitutionality of the U.S. no-fly list


Slate

Right to be forgotten: Swiss cheese internet, or database of ruin?

Article cites Prof. Eric Posner's defense of proposed 'right to be forgotten' privacy laws to protect individuals from incorrect search engine results


Guardian

Confederate Symbols, Swastikas and Student Sensibilities

Article cites Prof. Eric Posner, who says universities are ‘fully justified in imposing rules that respect the sensitivity of students,’ in regard to objectionable symbols


Right Divided, a Disciplined Left Steered the Supreme Court

Article cites Profs. Eric Posner and David Strauss, who discuss the Supreme Court’s recent liberal-leaning decisions


Citizenship for Sale

In op-ed, Prof. Eric Posner criticizes current United States’ 'immigrant investor' program, arguing that 'the price we charge for citizenship is extraordinarily low'


Slate