Trump's Plan to Make Government Older, More Expensive, and More Dysfunctional
Slashing federal employees doesn’t save money. It just makes the government more dependent on private contractors and more prone to colossal screw-ups.
Democrats Cry Foul on Stonewalling at Trump's OPM
Democrats in the House say that the Office of Personnel Management is blocking routine requests for information.
Contractor CEOs Shouldn’t Make Ten Times More Than the POTUS
It’s ridiculous that the government pays private contractors more for doing the same work, or less.
Trump’s Betrayal of the Hungry Working Class
The administration’s proposal to gut SNAP would most severely impact Trump supporters.
The Monthly Interview: Tom Perriello
Virginia gubernatorial candidate Tom Perriello is the first high-profile candidate to make anti-monopoly policy a key plank of his economic agenda.
Magazine
Contractor CEOs Shouldn’t Make Ten Times More Than the POTUS
It’s ridiculous that the government pays private contractors more for doing the same work, or less.
Successes of Philanthropy
The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Tennessee’s first and only all-girl charter school, is achieving remarkable results both in and out of the classroom for its students.
An annual “Water Challenge” seeks new ways to preserve the city’s most vital asset.
Political Animal
Relying on God to 'Take Care' of Climate Change
You wouldn’t let your Congressman defer to God on any other issue. Why climate change?
Politics
Democrats Cry Foul on Stonewalling at Trump's OPM
Democrats in the House say that the Office of Personnel Management is blocking routine requests for information.
Republic 3.0
How Trump Is Undermining High-Skilled Immigration
His ‘Buy American, Hire American’ executive order exacerbates the existing problems with the H-1B visa program.
Economy
Trump’s Trade Policies Could Crush Mike Pence’s Hometown
In export-heavy Columbus, Indiana, anxiety is high about the administration’s trade priorities.
Education
Comments on the Trump Higher Education Budget Proposal
The Trump administration is proposing some substantial changes to how students and colleges are funded.
Health Care
Now Trump Will Take Away Your Contraception
Is this any different than what a President Pence would do?
Books
The Worst Job in the World
The most successful chiefs of staff have known not only how to take charge but also when to leave.