How party activists deliberately made Congress more partisan.
Books
How the Rich Rig Regulations
A new book exposes the pernicious regulations that make the rich richer and the poor poorer—while shrinking the total economic pie.
What J. D. Vance Doesn’t Get About Appalachia
A new history shows how Big Coal created a culture of dependence.
The Hidden Powers of the People’s Branch
Passing legislation isn’t the only way Congress can check an unruly president.
Trial in Error
How the economic imperatives of academia and biomedical journals are leading to a flood of junk science.
Congress Wasn’t Always This Awful
A former Senate staffer reminds us of a time when lawmakers actually got stuff done.
Pen and Tell
The first memoir by an Obama speechwriter adds to a storied genre while avoiding its usual cynicism.
The Pitfalls of Privatization
For decades, Republicans and Democrats alike have pushed for government privatization. But, a business-like government is directly hostile to our constitutional order.
Social Media Is Corroding Our Democracy
Sites like Facebook and Twitter create echo chambers that sharpen partisan differences. Could the right incentives change how we consume information?
Make Congress Great Again
Now more than ever, the country needs a resurgent Congress to counterbalance the president.
