Is Neoliberalism to Blame for America’s Health Care Woes?
Horror stories about private equity-owned hospitals are part of a deeper history of neoliberalism, a new book argues.
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admin The Grim Reality Behind a New Census Report
Trump administration and Republican policies are pushing more households into poverty. Immigrants are hit hardest.
Why Democrats Should Be Most Worried About Troy Jackson (And It’s Not the Consultants)
Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, Troy Jackson, has a weakness in today’s throw-the-bums-out environment: a long record in state government.
The Red Undertow in the Midterms
For decades, Charlie Cook has been the gold standard for election forecasting. He explains how the toxicity of Trump may…
AI’s Anti-Woman Problem
As policymakers get serious about AI safety, they shouldn’t neglect its bias—and in particular its bias against women.
Many Health Care Grad Students Can’t Get the Loans They Need
New federal loan limits restrict borrowing for graduate degrees in many fields, and prospects for private loans are also grim.
This Is the Biggest Reason Why a Blue Wave is Probably Coming
Nothing makes voters angrier at the party in power than having less money in their pockets, and real disposable income…
The Unitary Executive Theory in All of Its Historical Perversity
The unitary executive theory rests on a misinformed reading of the Constitution and the Founders’ understanding of presidential power.
The Secret Monopoly Making Everything More Expensive
A proposed settlement would give Visa and Mastercard's duopoly a free pass, and deliver no relief on swipe fees.
Thriving After High School: A Foundation to Build On
A new report makes the case for multiple paths after high school—and shows where education and workforce systems still need…