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Commentary: After Donald Trump, placing limits on presidency powers an urgent priority Toggle share menu Advertisement Commentary: After Donald Trump, placing limits on presidency powers an urgent priority Donald Trump’s presidency tested US institutions. And as the US turns a page, it’s timely to reinforce institutions and put limits on the powers of the US president, says Daron Acemoglu. Then President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base on Wednesday, Jan 20, 2021.(Photo: AP/Manuel Ba...

Trust deficit in US federal bodies cries for attention Daron Acemoglu Filed on January 21, 2021 Two narratives have come to describe this nadir of an already-tumultuous presidential transition in the United States. The storming of the US Capitol by Donald Trump’s supporters on January 6 may be remembered as a turning point in American history. The insurrection, incited by the president himself, has raised profound questions about the kind of political institutions future generations will inherit. Two narratives have come to describe this nadir of an already-tumultuous presidential t...

Willie Nelson in 2013 (cover photo by Gary Miller) Who's a bestselling author, weed entrepreneur, martial arts black belt, and now a SXSW Online 2021 keynote speaker? Willie Nelson, that's who (oh, yeah, and he may have written a tune or two). The Red Headed Stranger is usually pretty busy during South By, but with his annual "anti-festival" the Luck Reunion on hold for another year, Shotgun Willie is getting on the digital road again as one of the headliners for SXSW's 2021 digital conference – a rare appearance, and his first since his pop-up set Spotify House in 20...

Beyond Impeachment, a Push for Ethics Laws That Do Not Depend on Shame Congressional Democrats and a slew of groups are preparing to push for the kinds of ethics and governance changes not seen since the post-Watergate era. President Trump’s conduct proved that many of the ethics rules related to the executive branch rely more on a president’s desire to avoid scandal than on enforceable law.Credit...Erin Schaff/The New York Times Published Jan. 11, 2021Updated Jan. 16, 2021 WASHINGTON — As House Democrats move toward punishing President Trump with a history-making second impeachment, t...

Introducing the first programming announcement for SXSW Online 2021, an exclusive digital experience packed with powerful presentations from some of the world’s most inspired thinkers and diverse visionaries from the ever-evolving worlds of tech, film, music, and beyond. “Spanning numerous industries, the Featured Speakers in today’s announcement strongly reflect the programming themes that will underscore our upcoming event,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer. “As always, SXSW brings together the world’s most important thought leaders to address society’s most impo...