What are the contradictory trends and policy choices? And does the Inflation Reduction Act live up to its name?
Inflation Reduction Act
Democrats Discover Winning Feels Good
Accomplishment is better than endless dithering—who knew?
Republicans Just Exposed Their Greatest Weakness
Only a deranged political party votes against health care for wounded veterans out of pure spite.
Inflation Reduction Bill Uses Public Finance to Stoke Energy Investment
Billions in public financing would keep investment flowing into energy sector despite interest rate hikes.
Is the Tax Reform in the Schumer-Manchin Deal for Real?
Today on TAP: Amazingly, the package includes provisions that have long eluded progressives.
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.

