James B. Kobak Jr.

James B. Kobak Jr. is a contributor for The Fulcrum, a nonpartisan publication dedicated to strengthening democracy by fostering informed civic engagement and elevating diverse perspectives.

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James B. Kobak Jr.

Court’s Slaughter Decision Hands Presidents Sweeping New Authority

A landmark ruling dismantles agency independence and shifts power to the presidency

Trump’s 1776 Slush Fund Shows a New Level of Executive Abuse

A bogus IRS suit masked a $1.8B scheme to reward allies and sidestep constitutional limits

The Unitary Executive Myth Is Fueling Dangerous Overreach

Unchecked presidential power is straining the rule of law and crippling core government functions

Congress Dormant, Courts Undermined: Why America’s Checks and Balances Are in Crisis

As Congress abdicates its constitutional duties and the Supreme Court erodes lower court rulings, America faces a rule‑of‑law crisis demanding citizen action.

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James B. Kobak Jr.

Court’s Slaughter Decision Hands Presidents Sweeping New Authority

A landmark ruling dismantles agency independence and shifts power to the presidency

Trump’s 1776 Slush Fund Shows a New Level of Executive Abuse

A bogus IRS suit masked a $1.8B scheme to reward allies and sidestep constitutional limits

The Unitary Executive Myth Is Fueling Dangerous Overreach

Unchecked presidential power is straining the rule of law and crippling core government functions

Congress Dormant, Courts Undermined: Why America’s Checks and Balances Are in Crisis

As Congress abdicates its constitutional duties and the Supreme Court erodes lower court rulings, America faces a rule‑of‑law crisis demanding citizen action.