Public policy often illustrates the law of unintended consequences. Society's complexity often causes the consequences of a policy to be contrary to, and larger than, the intended ones. So one should ...

When I turned 18, I was legally able to drink and purchase alcohol but couldn’t vote. Since then, the laws have been reversed: Today, I could vote, as the 26th Amendment lowered the voting age to 18 ...

Texas teenagers need learner's permits before they are let loose on the streets to drive, and Texas A&M University freshman Ian Jacoby thinks a similar permit should be required for teens learning to ...

Despite risk to funds, seven states consider lowering legal drinking age. April 3, 2008— -- Is 21 a bust when it comes to drinking? Lawmakers in seven states are actively considering legislation ...