Congress is making strides on same-sex marriage, immigration, and guns—but not on taxing the wealthy.
Budget
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Take That, Political Science!
The Senate has voted to defund research for political science. The implications for other sciences are scary.
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The Contest Over the Real Economic Problem
A stronger economy—not a balanced budget—is the true key to paying down America’s debt.
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The Smart Strategy Behind Paul Ryan’s Stupid Budget
Unlike most unsuccessful VP candidates, Ryan’s path to continued influence meant going right back to what he was doing before.
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When Public Is Better
The problem is not too much government, but too passive a government.
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What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate. Sort Of.
It’s hard to negotiate with people who don’t even bother to understand the issue you’re negotiating about.
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Few Waves in California
Because of previous cuts, the effect of the sequester in the state will be moderate.
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Bull Market for Stocks, Bear Market for Workers
The health of the U.S. economy should be measured by how many Americans have decent paying jobs, not sky-high corporate profits.
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The Sequester: Now What?
Budget cuts have made it harder for President Obama to sell Republicans on tax increases as part of a grand bargain.
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The Once and Future Gov
Two years into his second go-round as governor, Jerry Brown has—to the surprise of many—turned California around.
