What may be the definitive Democratic primaries take place tomorrow across 14 states. As voting begins, how can we distill what really matters?
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Read MoreWhat may be the definitive Democratic primaries take place tomorrow across 14 states. As voting begins, how can we distill what really matters?
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Read MoreThe utter vacuity of the modern media-as-entertainment complex was on full display during the last two debates in Nevada and South Carolina. This is no way to pick a dogcatcher, let alone a president.
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Read MoreAfter two years of tariffs and bellicose rhetoric, a revision of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was recently agreed upon. What really happened?
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Read MoreCorporations are taking a beating in this election year. Depending on who you listen to, they don’t hire enough or pay enough taxes. They buy back too much stock, and they outsource too much. Do they do anything worth applauding?
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Read MoreBoth sides of the political spectrum promote infrastructure plans. Who, after all, could be against fixing potholes and failing bridges? And yet, while our infrastructure deteriorates, we fail to reach agreement. If we can’t do this, what can we do?
Read MoreToday, we released our research on US infrastructure. Potholes, rusting bridges, and late trains are annoying but these problems are the least of what should concern us. Here is a brief highlight of what we have found.
Read MoreLittle to no legislative progress is being made on the major issues of our time. Are the radical factions of each party preventing progress? Do Americans care? Do we even have consensus on any of the issues?
Read MorePresident Trump recently ordered 3,800 troops back to Iraq. What if one of them were your child or your friend? How would you justify it? Is the mission clear? Is there an end in sight?
Read MoreOne thing folks in Washington always seem to agree on is that Russia is an enemy. Candidate Trump shocked both sides when he said that he would “get along with Vladimir Putin,” asking rhetorically, “Wouldn’t that be a good thing?” Well, wouldn’t it be?
Read MoreThe recent publication of The Triumph of Injustice: How the Rich Dodge Taxes and How to Make Them Pay by Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman is noteworthy for several reasons. But is it credible?
Read MoreBecause the Democrats control only the House, evaluating their effectiveness is challenging. While introducing legislation is essential, doing so with no Republican support accomplishes little. Let’s see what has worked and what hasn’t.
Read MoreRepublicans have been in power in the White House and Senate continuously since 2017 and also controlled the House during 2017 and 2018. How should voters assess their progress in implementing their 2016 platform?
Read MoreThe debate over wealth inequality is often obscured by the commingling of solutions, taxes, and blame. Solutions, including taxes if necessary, advance the discussion; blame does not.
Read MoreSeveral wealth tax proposals have been made to address the existence of wealth inequality. Before these proposals can be considered, the cause of wealth inequality must be understood.
Read MoreA common assertion this election season is that the system is “rigged” in favor of the rich. Upon a review, however, it appears that the system is rigged not just in favor of the rich, but in favor of any interest group with influence. Let’s try to be fact-based and rational and share what we found.
Read MoreIn our Commentary of 11/3, we discussed two ways that Senator Warren’s Medicare for All differs from successful programs in France, Germany, and Japan. Today, we’ve added a third way that her program is different.
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