Prof. Roger A. McEowen Overview There is a political problem developing in Kansas and, more broadly, throughout rural America that deserves more serious discussion than it usually receives. It is a problem of political structure. The problem is this: as population becomes increasingly concentrated in a relatively small number of […]Read more »
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A Semiquincentennial Reflection on Shays’ Rebellion, Property, and Constitutional Order Roger A. McEowen July 1, 2026 Overview As the United States marks its Semiquincentennial, Shays’ Rebellion deserves more than a passing reference in the story of the Founding. The uprising of indebted farmers in western Massachusetts in 1786 and early 1787 did not, […]Read more »
Roger A. McEowenJune 16, 2026 Overview As someone who has been involved in the practice of law and/or legal education for the past 35 years, I find myself returning frequently to a foundational truth: a court’s legitimacy relies entirely on its connection to the community it serves. A judiciary isolated […]Read more »
Roger A. McEowenMay 22, 2026 Overview Capitol Hill is once again captivated by the allure of a seemingly straightforward populist fix: the push to permit year-round, uninhibited sales of high-blend ethanol, specifically E-85 (a fuel blend containing up to 85% ethanol). Proponents frame the issue as a win-win for the […]Read more »
This commentary argues that the IRS settlement stemming from the leak of President Trump’s tax records is not a constitutional crisis, but a necessary response to serious administrative failures. The piece contends that the IRS violated core taxpayer privacy protections under I.R.C. §6103 and that the resulting $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization […]Read more »
This commentary analyzes the recent Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act (VRA) decision in Louisiana v. Callais, et al.. The article posits that this ruling marks a significant shift in election law and offers a critical perspective on the intersection of judicial integrity, the VRA, and the current political climate. Key […]Read more »