Democrats want “fairness” and to “tax the rich.” Each is an admirable goal, but they come at a political price.
Politics
Adjunct Professors Need a Better Ground Game
Colleges and universities increasingly rely on contingent faculty and pay them next to nothing. It’s time to create statewide adjunct unions to increase their power.
The Case for a Smaller Reconciliation Bill
Democrats shouldn’t obsess about $3.5 trillion or curse Joe Manchin. Smaller still gets you a lot—and it’s easier to sell.
Joe Biden and Donald Trump Have an Eerily Similar Border Policy
A frightening new report reveals how the U.S. keeps sending legitimate asylum seekers into harm’s way.
Democrats Can Celebrate Newsom’s Victory, but They Still Face Daunting Threats in Upcoming Elections
The California governor has adroitly handled COVID-19, but the virus is a wily enemy—and inflation and crime loom large.
The GOP’s Trumpy Bet on California Doesn’t Pay Off
Gavin Newsom was surely vulnerable, but Republicans made the recall a binary choice between him and a MAGA-style radio show host. It didn’t work.
When It Comes to the Delta Variant, the Kids Are All Right
With few exceptions, parents should send their children back to the classroom—despite a COVID-19 surge.
How the U.S. Can Still Save Allied Afghans Left Behind
America has worked with hostile countries in the past to get our friends out of harm’s way. It can do so again.
Why Should Biden Take the Fall for Trump’s Sweetheart Deal with the Taliban?
For the good of their party and the country, congressional Democrats should investigate the agreement that led to chaos in Afghanistan.
California’s Costly Recall Reveals a System in Need of Reform
Recall elections once served a noble purpose, but now they are just expensive boondoggles used for partisan gain.
