Polling data continues to show that young Americans are broadly supportive of free trade policies. Yet, recent news in this space finds America headed in the opposite direction. Despite insistence … READ MORE
Reducing Government Office Space: Fiscally and Environmentally Responsible
In Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker has floated a proposal to offer tax credits to employers who allow workers to work from home, primarily as a strategy to reduce congestion on … READ MORE
“Shut up!” They Explained
Tribalism has been the one-word diagnosis of what is wrong with American politics for so many of the past few years that it has almost become a cliché. Countless books, … READ MORE
How the Evolution on Criminal Justice Reform Can Help Reform Congress
One of the most common explanations for Congress’s current dysfunction tells a story of an institution hopelessly gridlocked due to an ever-widening political divide between Republicans and Democrats. This diagnosis … READ MORE
A Look At How American Tax Dollars Are Used in Ukraine
The Democrats in the House of Representatives have opened an impeachment inquiry based on a whistleblower complaint. The complaint stated that President Trump inappropriately used foreign aid to coerce cooperation … READ MORE
Congress Hits the Snooze Button…Again
This week Congress hit the snooze button on funding decisions for the 23rd year in a row. Yes, if you were born when this annual punting tradition began, you’d have … READ MORE
A Missing Piece in the Debate about Medicare for All
“Free healthcare” is a fallacy. Last year, $3.5 trillion, or 17.9% of the United States gross domestic product, was spent on healthcare. That equates to about $10,739 per American. Switching … READ MORE
Want to Tax Wealth? Implement a VAT.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates made headlines last week when, in an interview with Bloomberg, he expressed openness to the idea of Elizabeth Warren's wealth tax, which would impose a tax … READ MORE