The Florida governor wants the ex-president’s mantle, but he lacks the unique traits that have made Trump a political behemoth.
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Posted inPolitics
AmeriCorps Must Embrace Workforce Development
The national service program was left out of the Inflation Reduction Act. Even without this funding, there’s a lot that can be done.
Posted inProtecting the Vote
The Election Denier Who Wants to Be Michigan’s Secretary of State
As Donald Trump’s pick, Kristina Karamo – who hates vote by mail – beat a Republican field to become the party’s nominee and has a shot at running the state’s elections.
Posted inPolitics
The Environmental Statute That Could Save the World
It’s not as well-known as the Clean Air Act, but the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act can and must be used to control greenhouse gases. That’s why we’re petitioning the EPA.
Posted inEconomy
The Pandemic’s Surprising Effects on the Workforce
At the onset of COVID-19, minorities lost jobs at a faster rate than whites but then bounced back much stronger. Meanwhile, women saw their employment numbers fall more than for men.
Posted inPolitics
Voters Don’t Believe You Stand for Things Until You Actually Do Them
What’s behind the Democratic comeback summer? Chalk it up to voters seeing Republicans overturn Roe and Democrats making big moves on issues like climate change.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Indict Trump Over the Mar-a-Lago Documents? Don’t Indict? There’s a Third Option.
A grand jury report puts the facts out there—and avoids the risk of a hung jury.
Posted inPolitics
Sarah Palin and the New Republican War on Ranked Choice Voting
The Alaskan’s defeat is about more than a voting system. It shows how intraparty savagery is hurting the GOP.
Posted inThe Monopolized Economy
Hey, Pete Buttigieg, Use Your Power to Get Us Better Airline Service
Fare hikes, canceled flights, endless delays—flying is a nightmare, but the transportation secretary has powers to make things better if only he’d use them.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Donald Trump’s Executive Privilege Fog Machine
No one should be fooled by Trump’s claims of privilege over the Mar-a-Lago documents.
