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Digging Into the Inflation Reduction Act
Prospect executive editor David Dayen discusses the biggest climate bill in American history.
The Case Against Saving Scolds
Nobody can retire unless there are still workers to provide goods and services.
The FBI’s Actions and Their Aftermath
Today on TAP: We are a step closer to a civil war whose outcome is far from clear.
Our Bewildering Economy
What are the contradictory trends and policy choices? And does the Inflation Reduction Act live up to its name?
Democrats Discover Winning Feels Good
Accomplishment is better than endless dithering—who knew?
It’s Past Time to Replace IRS Chief Charles Rettig
No more Trump cronies overseeing the tax authority
Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer Have a Surprise for You
An 18-month odyssey culminates in a smaller-than-promised, bigger-than-expected agreement to lower health care costs, tax corporations, and protect the planet.
Rep. Haley Stevens Isn’t Paying Her Campaign Interns
Despite her campaign raising millions, one intern got a single Starbucks card.
Abolish State Senates
What the country needs is 50 majority-rule unicameral state legislatures.

