The mechanics of single-payer are daunting. Could government-run health insurance for all American children be an attainable first step?
Government
Four Big Ideas for Tax Reform
The coming debate over tax reform will likely be a wasted opportunity to fix the tax code for the good of the economy and working-class Americans.
How Trump Is Undermining High-Skilled Immigration
His ‘Buy American, Hire American’ executive order exacerbates the existing problems with the H-1B visa program.
This Local Government Innovation Could Help Cure Trumpism
A process called “participatory budgeting” is a potentially powerful way to combat the anti-government, anti-elite furor that Trump has harnessed.
America Is Failing Workers Left Behind by the New Economy
Trump thinks tearing up trade deals is the answer. It isn’t.
How Trump Can Actually Help Black America
Instead of hollow campaign promises to fix ‘the inner cities,’ he should address the growing racial wealth divide.
The Assault on Food Stamps Is Misguided
SNAP benefits set a gold standard for accountability and serve as a crucial lifeline for millions of families.
Closing the Preschool Gap at Home
By the time kindergarten starts, wealthy kids already have a major head start over their low-income peers. A novel program hopes to change that.
What Trump Doesn’t Understand About Immigration From Mexico
His xenophobic plan for a border wall is based on an anachronistic understanding of immigration trends. Here’s a better idea.
The Trump Agenda Poses A Major Threat to America’s Children
Here’s a road map to fight back.
