Political and economic indicators point to more liberalization ahead.
Executive Power
Posted inEducation in America
Servicer in a Key Student Loan Cancellation Lawsuit Risks a $175 Billion Fine
MOHELA, a servicer involved in the case that heard oral arguments on Wednesday, could be liable under California law if it interferes with a borrower’s right to debt forgiveness.
Posted inTAP
Biden to Disaffected Voters: This Is What Leadership Looks Like
Today on TAP: Much more remains to be done, but the presidential cannabis pardon is one of the most significant drug policy developments since the 1970s.
Posted inTAP
Connecting National Security to Economic Security
Today on TAP: President Biden toughens America’s stance toward China’s designs on U.S. technologies.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Marc Goldwein and the Limits of Deficit Scolding
On student debt cancellation, America’s foremost spending scold believes whatever he needs to believe to stop progress.
Posted inTAP
Time for Student Debt Cancellation
Today on TAP: With the climate bill safely signed into law, Biden can get on with this long-delayed executive action.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Setting the Standard for Electric Car Charging Stations
New federal rulemaking on interoperability and public investment has opened Tesla’s Supercharger network to non-Tesla users.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Presidential Climate Malpractice
Joe Biden’s mishandling of the many episodes of the Joe Manchin follies imperiled a burning planet—and the executive actions he should take have not materialized.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
What If They Held a Climate Emergency and No Money Came?
Executive actions on climate are important and necessary, but it’s unclear whether they can create the funding required for a green transition.
Posted inPolitics
Biden Should Not Trade Executive Actions for Mythical Senate Promises
The president’s proposal to restart fossil fuel projects would abdicate his responsibility to ensure the laws are faithfully executed.
