⏩ Climate, Infrastructure, and Equity: Navigating Build Back Better
Prospect writers discuss the obstacles to Build Back Better posed by climate change, privatization, economic inequality, and more.
How the Church Stymies Even Pope Francis
The pope has embraced greater social justice—except when it comes to women and sexuality.
The End of Forced Arbitration?
Persistent advocates and new strategies have led some companies to relent on blocking access to courts. But there’s a long way to go.
The China Challenge
Biden’s aggressive push against Chinese mercantilism has been marred by turf battles and cross-pressures. Here’s what needs to be done.
The Corporate State of Delaware
The tiny state has long been a hotbed for corporations. Can mounting public pressure push the state to change its centuries-old ways?
Hucksters on Parade
Today’s CEOs are essentially carnival barkers, induced to yell louder by a corroded business culture.
Unfinished Business East of the River
The collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Washington reignites debates about reconnecting communities, racial equity, and what comes next.
The Oil Merchant in the Gray Flannel Suit
Why aren’t insurance companies aggressively fighting climate change, and minimizing catastrophes? Look at their balance sheets.
The Right-Wing Attack on Racial Justice Talk
How critical race theory has become a handy target for an old-fashioned assault on civil rights.
Liberalism and Time
Democrats need to consider how speedily they can get their agenda into action.
The Great Pandemic and the Global Response
A Q&A with Adam Tooze about his new book on the economics of COVID
A Flood of Risk
The federal flood insurance program has historically subsidized rich coastal homeowners. FEMA says they’re fixing that, but it could be false hope.
We Can Go Back
Thoughts on the Supreme Court, Texas, and the end of Roe v. Wade
