America’s K-12 schools are failing students. Understanding the problem is the first step toward fixing it.
Evan Bonsall
Evan Bonsall teaches U.S. History, Government, and Civics at a public high school in Oregon, Wisconsin.
The Problem with Making “Affordability” The Problem
New tax cut proposals from Senators Cory Booker and Chris Van Hollen abandon effective progressive policies. They’re not alone.
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Geothermal: Clean Energy for People Who Like to Drill
With AI creating insatiable demand for electricity, an old but clean source is getting a second look thanks to favorable politics and new extraction technology. It’s Landman for environmentalists.
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AI and the Sin of Sloth
Forget AI going haywire. The real problem is that it’s working as intended: making us lazier and less able to connect.
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The Republicans Who Could Save Democracy
So-called “Constitution-First” Republicans are uncomfortable with Trump’s abuses of power. They could be the key to a pro-democracy coalition that cuts across party and ideology.
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A Health Care Plan for the Midterms
If I were running for office this fall, here’s what I’d say: Protect families first.
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Amid Ideological Attacks on Higher Ed, Surprising Bipartisan Reforms Bloom
Long sought by both the right and left, the changes could protect consumers and lower costs.
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Another War, Another Excuse for Profiteering
Every energy crisis is a windfall for oil refiners—and consumers pay the price.
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