Commentary
The law of unintended consequences isn’t really a law. It is merely a frequently observable phenomenon.
Viewpoints
Opinion
Unintended Consequences: The Chickens Are Coming Home to Roost
The phrase “unintended consequences” usually brings to mind something unpleasant. This is something the states of Delaware and New York are about to discover.
Former President Donald Trump sits in the New York State Supreme Court during a civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization, in New York City on Jan. 11, 2024. Peter Foley/AFP via Getty Images
Roger Kimball
Author
Roger Kimball is the editor and publisher of The New Criterion and publisher of Encounter Books. His most recent book is “Where Next? Western Civilization at the Crossroads.”
