With the destructive effects of climate change intensifying around the world, there is a legal and moral imperative for government officials to regulate the industries whose business models are incompatible with protecting basic rights. The link between impunity for abuses and mismanaged governance can be seen elsewhere. Shortages in fuel, food, and other essentials, including…

For nearly two years, the Fed has been locked in a battle against inflation. After raising interest rates 11 times — increasing the cost of borrowing money across the economy — inflation has cooled significantly, but it’s still far from the Fed’s 2% annual target. Last year was the least affordable housing market on record,…