About
THE JUST N CASE is an independent publication by Justin Hayes about free speech, open societies, and the policies that make civic life more dynamic, tolerant, and free.
The publication began with a focus on issues in Tennessee and Nashville, especially stadium subsidies, housing, and local political debates. Those topics will still show up when they matter. But the broader purpose of THE JUST N CASE is to make arguments about the issues Justin keeps coming back to: free expression, housing, immigration, corporate welfare, political illiberalism, and the recurring temptation to use government power against people we dislike.
Justin believes strongly in liberal values: open discourse, freedom of speech, pluralism, toleration of dissent, free scientific inquiry, the rule of law, equality under the law, religious freedom, due process, and the free movement of goods and people across borders.
He is skeptical of censorship, cronyism, moral panics, and policies that promise simple solutions to complicated problems. He also believes humility matters. Human knowledge is limited, incentives are often misunderstood, and even well-intended policies can backfire.
Professionally, Justin is a communications strategist with more than 15 years of experience in marketing, public relations, policy communications, and commentary. His love of writing started at The Independent Florida Alligator, where he served as an opinion editor and columnist. After a long break from personal writing, he created this publication as a place to think out loud about non-work-related topics and make the case for a freer, more open society.
Justin would like to thank Kevin Shafer for the opportunity to contribute to The Scorecard, which played a pivotal role in rekindling his passion for writing. Justin also wishes to express his appreciation to Eric Celler for his insightful and constructive edits that have greatly enhanced his work. To read Eric's writing, be sure to visit The Oyster Club.
Currently, Justin lives in Nashville with his wife, their dog, and two cats.
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