Archive - Apply Liberally

The Quasi-Judicial Immigration system presents a threat to all Americans’ rights

Using Judicial forms without judicial independence weakens the very concept

May 1 •

Matthew Downhour

March 2025

Honoring Our 'Incompatible' Ancestors

The Irish were once every bit as 'out of place' in the United States are recently disparaged immigrants are to the US or Western Europe

Mar 17 •

Matthew Downhour

Don't Pay to Subscribe to this Newsletter

I don't really need the money - but others do

Mar 14 •

Matthew Downhour

January 2025

On Pardons in the Liberal Tradition

Two distinct views of the power of clemency in the executive

Jan 14 •

Matthew Downhour

October 2024

Does Military Service Qualify One as a Legislator?

While certainly indicative of particular virtues, military service - even if exemplory - does not necessarily make better legislators

Oct 17, 2024 •

Matthew Downhour

September 2024

Tariffs are neither fair nor simple

Americans need to understand that the complexity hurts them even if they can't see it

Sep 23, 2024 •

Matthew Downhour

August 2024

Don't Look for Generosity in a Welfare State

Its goal is Justice

Aug 21, 2024 •

Matthew Downhour

There is no 'realist turn' in Republican politics

Vance is no more a realist than Trump, and may somehow be less principled

Aug 6, 2024 •

Matthew Downhour

July 2024

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