Editor at Large Harold Meyerson on the year in politics and policy
Joe Biden
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Socialism, Propaganda, and Crypto Scams
Our managing editor lays out his best work of 2024.
Posted inAmerica and the World
Think Biden’s Unpopular? Check Out His Fellow Leaders.
If floundering leaders and ineffectual democracies are the new norm, we’re in a very dangerous time.
Posted inVideos
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: Assessing the Biden Legacy
On our live show, David talks to former National Economic Council official Bharat Ramamurti about the accomplishments of the last four years.
Posted inPolitics
Modest FTC Junk Fee Rule Built on Bipartisan Support
Democratic regulators wanted to make sure the rule will survive. Republican support on the commission and popular bills in Congress could get them there.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Congressional Drug-Pricing Reforms Upend Trump’s Strategy
He has typically allied with Big Pharma, pointing fingers at pharmacy benefit managers. But a bipartisan agreement could do away with that gambit.
Posted inPolitics
What We Have Here Is a Rudderless Ship
Thoughts on the Democratic post-election drift
Posted inPolitics
Democrats Allow More IRS Funding to Fade Away
Concessions from the 2023 debt ceiling fight continue to haunt Democrats, and tax cheats could enjoy hundreds of billions in savings.
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?
