Jury Nullification: Local Option February 18, 2014
Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be guilty — has a long…
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Can Jurors Hasten the Legalization of Cannabis? February 17, 2014
By Clay S. Conrad
Jury nullification — when a jury disagrees with the law and acquits a defendant they believe to be guilty…
An Expensive Diversion: Abu Dhabi’s Renewable Energy Investments Amid a Context of Challenging Demand February 11, 2014
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Executive Summary
In 2009, Abu Dhabi launched a drive into renewable energy…
HRMS Issue Brief #1: Were Texans Satisfied With the Cost of Health Care and Health Insurance Prior to the Affordable Care Act?
In this issue brief, Rice University's Baker Institute and The Episcopal Health Foundation ask, "Were Texans satisfied with…
February 10, 2014 "Should You Believe What You See on the TV News?" Baker Institute Happy Hour with Robert Bazell February 6, 2014
If you’ve ever watched NBC News or the Today show, you’ve probably seen award-winning science correspondent Robert Bazell…
Hacks on Gas: Energy, Cybersecurity, and U.S. Defense
Information technology policy fellow Chris Bronk writes that cybersecurity threats to the U.S. energy industry and…
February 5, 2014 
Latin America Initiative | Commentary
Costa Rica’s Search for a New President Erika de la Garza, program director of the Latin America Initiative, discusses the political fragmentation and need for…
February 4, 2014 Australia and the United States: The Alliance in the 21st Century January 31, 2014
His Excellency Kim Beazley, AC was appointed Australia’s ambassador to the United States in 2010. He previously served as…
Aboriginal Populations and Their Neglected Tropical Diseases
Although Aboriginal people make up a small percentage of the world's population, they are disproportionately affected by…
January 30, 2014 Israel's Security Challenges January 27, 2014
Avi Dichter, former Minister of Home Front Defense under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Public…