Our executive editor hand-picks his favorite stories of the year.
Executive Power
Posted inTAP
Biden’s Welcome and Overdue Executive Leadership
Today on TAP: An extension of the student debt moratorium
Posted inPolitics
The (Government) Customer Is Always Right
A new executive order promises to speed the delivery of government services by modernizing cooperation across federal departments and state and local governments.
Posted inTAP
White House Reverses Course on At-Home COVID Tests
Today on TAP: It’s amazing what you can do when you just govern.
Posted inDay One Agenda
Now Can We Try the Day One Agenda?
With Joe Manchin pulling the string on Biden’s signature legislation, it’s past time for him to use his own authority to make progress.
Posted inEducation in America
Will Biden Rescue Vulnerable Student Borrowers From Default?
The president can relieve 7.3 million student debtors from default, benefiting their credit scores and avoiding wage garnishment. He hasn’t committed to doing it.
Posted inPolitics
The Case for Deliverism
Democrats can no longer skate by simply on talking about popular issues.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
How Biden Can Take On the Climate Crisis by Himself
He has a number of important executive actions at his disposal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted inEconomic Policy
USPS Begins Postal Banking Pilot Program
The test allows customers to cash business or payroll checks at the post office and place them onto a gift card.
Posted inEducation in America
Student Loan Pause Extended. Next Stop, Cancellation?
The authority to forgive student debt is the same as the authority to pause payments. There’s no excuse not to move forward.
