The fight in Congress heats up over surprise medical billing, another abuse of the public driven by the private equity industry.
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Posted inBooks, Arts and Culture
And Now, Another Word From a Fanatic
On September 5, The New York Times’ David Brooks published a communiqué from an internet extremist. On the same day, the Prospect also received a message from this same individual.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The 40-Year War
William Barr’s long struggle against congressional oversight
Posted inLaw and Justice
A Popular Electoral College?
Republican political strategist Ed Lopez discusses the federalist argument for the National Popular Vote.
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Republican War on the Capital Gains Tax
Faced with few other taxes left to cut, the Trump administration is innovating new ways to make tax revenue from investment income vanish.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Will Senator Reed Stand Up to His Defense Donors on Yemen?
Jack Reed’s campaigns and leadership PAC have taken $362,400 from four defense contractors that have sold 90% of the American weapons bought by Saudi Arabia. Now he has a key role in negotiations around banning the companies’ Saudi sales.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
The Wrong Way to Contrast With Trump on Trade
A new book tries to get progressives comfortable with the free-trade consensus. There’s a better solution.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Why Presidential Campaigns Are Doling Out So Much Ice Cream
The promise and pitfalls of community-centered campaigns
Posted inHousing and Transportation
New Jersey Moves to Rein In Wasteful Tax Breaks for Businesses
Inspired by a recent Kansas-Missouri pact, Garden State lawmakers may warm to reforms that scale back competition with New York and Pennsylvania over jobs.
Posted inWorking in America
The 5 Biggest Corporate Lies About Unions
Don’t believe the lies. Today’s unions are growing, expanding, and boosting the wages and economic prospects of those who need them most.