Two state legislators in Pennsylvania work to build on past successes, in a new political environment.
2022 Midterms
Posted inEconomic Policy
Student Loan Debate Reveals Limits of Economist-Style Thinking
The real reason why some Democratic critics have reacted so furiously to President Biden’s debt relief plan
Posted inPolitics
Will ‘Dobbs’ Drive Young People to the Polls?
After historic youth voter turnout in 2018 and for the Kansas primary, young people are poised to return to the ballot box in November.
Posted inTAP
The Abortion Election
Today on TAP: How the Six Supremes resurrected the Democrats’ electoral prospects
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Democrats in Danger of Missing the Marijuana Moment
Democrats and Republicans support cannabis legalization by huge majorities, but Congress and President Biden can’t get it done.
Posted inPolitics
Could Yuh-Line Niou Run on the WFP Line?
A progressive split in New York’s deep-blue Tenth District could help self-funding moderate Dan Goldman win the primary. But the Working Families Party could run their own general-election challenger.
Posted inTAP
Crypto’s Odd Allies
Today on TAP: Why are progressives backing crypto’s crusade for weak regulation?
Posted inPolitics
New York Times Faces Backlash Over Dan Goldman Endorsement Debacle
There are ties between the families of Goldman and Times publisher A.G. Sulzberger, who took an interest in the endorsement.
Posted inTAP
Liz Cheney Product Warning Label
Today on TAP: How her crusade against Trump could backfire against Democrats and progressives
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Prescription Drug Price Reforms Won’t Happen for Years
Democrats continue to not learn the lesson that they shouldn’t pass a policy in 2022 that doesn’t kick in until 2026.
