What’s Needed After the Russian Oil Embargo, Section 230 Reform, and More

March 17, 2022

The Russian oil embargo proves we a need a clean energy revolution

“No one can predict where the Ukrainian situation will go or how global energy markets will respond. But President Biden and leaders in Washington should use this crisis as a catalyst for the kind of long-term energy and conservation policies America needs, before history repeats itself again,” Adie Tomer urges.

Former President Trump signs FOSTA into law in 2018

What happened the last time Congress amended Section 230

Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act—the statute that generally shields websites from legal liability for third-party content—has become many American politicians’ favorite scapegoat when it comes to technology policy. Quinta Jurecic discusses the last attempt by Congress to reform Section 230 and the lessons that can be drawn from it.

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People with Ukrainian and American flags in front of the White House

The invasion of Ukraine unites the American people against Russia and Putin

What do Americans think about providing financial assistance to Ukraine, instituting a no-fly zone, and the Russian invasion as a whole? Using recent survey data, William Galston examines the attitudes of the U.S. public and the patterns that are emerging.

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