The U.S. Chamber of Commerce exaggerates the dangers of government action to its corporate paymasters and gets paid handsomely, whether it wins or not.
Government
Posted inBooks, Government, Magazine, November/December 2015, Politics
The Revolution Will Not Be Organized
The story of Lafayette reminds us that the United States has always been borderline dysfunctional.
Posted inGovernment, Law and Justice
Loading the Dice for Death
Seeking the death penalty makes false convictions more likely.
Posted inEconomy, Government
Don’t Rush to Regulate Drones
Too hasty an approach could stifle innovation.
Posted inGovernment, Republic 3.0
Chicago’s Promising Experiment with a Year-Round EITC
A Chicago pilot program is improving financial stability for low-income families by converting the Earned Income Tax Credit into installments.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Republic 3.0
4 Ways to Fix the Debt Limit – Forever
How to end the hostage-taking on the federal budget.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Health Care
Change the Course of Biomedical History
Congress shouldn’t bypass a groundbreaking opportunity to support medical research.
Posted inGovernment, Republic 3.0
End Debt Limit Showdowns
Repeated debates over the debt limit are bad politics and bad for the economy.
Posted inGovernment, Republic 3.0
A Bold Agenda for Tackling Child Poverty
Without urgent action, too many of America’s next generation will grow up in economic distress.
Posted inEconomy, Government
Why Cities Need “Smart Water”
The next frontier in sustainability is reducing water loss. This startup is leading the way.
