Ppeople hold signs during a rally in Boston protesting housing eviction on June 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Housing Is a National Crisis. Democrats Should Treat It That Way.
With the eviction moratorium set to expire, the housing emergency can’t get left behind while legislators work on roads and bridges.
Bidenizing the Democrats
In a special election for an open House seat in Ohio, the president scores a victory against his party’s Sanders wing.
Why Voting Isn't A "Privilege"
The Constitution refers to “the right to vote,” and courts and state constitutions agree: It belongs to all Americans.
Finding Jovenel Moise’s Assassin Matters Less Than Restoring Haitian Democracy
The Trump State Department propped up a dictator. The Biden administration needs a fresh approach.
Magazine
Memo to AOC: Only You Can Save the Government
There’s a way to stop privatization of the civil service and help working Americans. Here’s how.
Protecting the Vote
Why Voting Isn't A "Privilege"
The Constitution refers to “the right to vote,” and courts and state constitutions agree: It belongs to all Americans.
College Guide
Our 2020 College Rankings Are Out: See How Your School Did
Washington Monthly lists the schools where majors popular with Black students lead to well-paying jobs.
Education
A Little College Student Debt Relief Goes A Long Way
While Washington, D.C. debates huge student debt relief packages, some universities are finding that modest loan forgiveness and support services can get students back to class and help schools’ bottom line, too.
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Pell Grants Should Cover Good Short-Term Worker Training Programs
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Trump’s Expansion of 529 Savings Plans Is One Pricey Idea
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The PhD Glut and What to Do About It
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Biden's Education Secretary? The Case for Amy Gutmann, President of the University of Pennsylvania
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What Happens to the Students Who Were Already Behind?
The Monopolized Economy
What Biden’s Antitrust Order Does for Farmers
It could spell the end of prohibitions on repairing farm equipment, imposing non-compete clauses, and other Big Ag abuses.
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How the Postal Service Can Help Local Retailers Beat Amazon
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Assassination of Haitian Leader Highlights Nation’s Monopoly-Dominated Economy
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USDA Food Box Program Provides Cautionary Tale About Contracts to Lowest Bidders
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The Republican Plan to Water Down Antitrust Reform
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Supreme Court Affirms Limited Win for College Athletes But Helps Monopolies
Books
Trapped in Quentin Tarantino's Memory Palace
If you want to know what the 1960s looked like to a six year old, Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, the book, is for you.
Economy
The Trillions In Covid Spending Is What the Economy Needed
Should the massive federal assistance have been more targeted? We should be glad it wasn’t.
