Aug 24
French lessons: from revolutionary Philadelphia to Libya with love
With Gadhafi on the ropes, Philadelphia’s French fetish is hard to miss.
Jun 16
The Fog of the War Powers Act: Why We Should Embrace the Constitution’s Ambiguity
The Libya back-and-forth is the latest skirmish in a decades-long struggle between Congress and the president.
Jun 16
Constitution Check: Did Barack Obama have the constitutional authority to use force in Libya?
On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of 10 House members filed a lawsuit against the president challenging U.S. participation in the Libya military mission. At issue are the requirements of the War Powers Act of 1973.
Mar 25
Libya, war powers, and the power of persuasion
Since Vietnam, presidents have continued to send the military into action without prior congressional approval. But is it constitutional?
