He helped turn the Democratic Party away from its New Deal foundations.
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Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Socialism, Propaganda, and Crypto Scams
Our managing editor lays out his best work of 2024.
Posted inTAP
Bidenomics in the Rearview Mirror
Today on TAP: Despite its history-making tilt toward workers and consumers, the electorate didn’t reward it.
Posted inTAP
Biden’s Economic Triumph and Political Tragedy
Today on TAP: Why did he not get more credit?
Posted inHousing
Tackling the Housing Crisis
A symposium on how housing unaffordability happened and what can be done
Posted inPolitics
What Is the Democratic Party?
The inability to answer that question informs the election result.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Get Ready for Trump-flation
Trump won the election in part because of a backlash against consumer price inflation on Biden’s watch. Several Trump policies will make inflation much worse.
Posted inTAP
The Recession That Wasn’t and the Election of 2024
Today on TAP: The inherently unappreciated core of Bidenomics
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The Climate Crisis Is a Cost-of-Living Crisis
The right’s climate denial means higher prices.
