The extraordinary rise of America’s special operations forces.
Government
Posted inEducation, Government, Higher Education, Magazine, September/October 2015
What Went Wrong With Title IX?
The Obama administration rolled out some good regulations on sexual assault and harassment. Then it forgot to explain them to colleges.
Posted inEconomy, Government
Volatile Schedules and No Safety Net
Denial of unemployment benefits is an all-too-common indignity for workers with irregular schedules.
Posted inEconomy, Government
Which States Are the Most Small Business Friendly?
Rhode Island and Illinois are among the worst states for small business owners, says a new survey, while Texas and New Hampshire are at the top.
Posted inEconomy, Government
Social Security’s Budget Crisis Begins Next Year
11 million Americans receiving Social Security disability insurance could face painful benefit cuts as early as 2016.
Posted inGovernment, Republic 3.0
Fixing “Food Deserts,” One Grocery Store at a Time
Alabama joins a growing list of states promoting supermarkets in low-income neighborhoods.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Republic 3.0
How to Put More Women on the Entrepreneurial Fast Track
Better access to capital is a top concern for female entrepreneurs.
Posted inEconomy, Government, Republic 3.0
Growing numbers of “benefit companies” pursue both purpose and profit
30 states and the District of Columbia have passed legislation legally recognizing “triple bottom line” businesses.
Posted inEconomy, Government
Revisiting Welfare Reform
A potential update to welfare reform is no substitute for poverty reduction.
Posted inGovernment, Politics, Republic 3.0
One Man’s Crusade to Make Congress Work Better
Ban incumbents from campaigning against each other, says Sen. Joe Manchin, and require a five-day workweek.
