The U.S. Postal Service loses money because of stifling rules and a mandate to serve the entire country. Privatization would only raise costs and reduce service.
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Posted inTAP
A Mixed Day With the Supremes
Today on TAP: The Court lets mifepristone move through mails for now, and also throws one more roadblock before workers trying to go union.
Posted inLaw and Justice
The Truth About the Comstock Act
The anti-obscenity law is unenforceable and probably unconstitutional. Conservatives still want to use it to ban medication abortions.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Best of 2023: Jarod Facundo
Our former writing fellow offers his favorites on taxes, unions, and the economy.
Posted inWorking in America
Rural Letter Carriers Receive New Route Changes
Some saw gains. Others saw further cuts. But the rural letter carriers are still frustrated by the lack of transparency over the data creating new routes.
Posted inWorking in America
Rural Letter Carriers Push for Union Decertification
Substantial wage losses from a controversial evaluation system have left workers frustrated. But there’s concern that the proposed cure is worse than the disease.
Posted inWorking in America
Senators Want Delay in Rural Letter Carrier Pay Program
The Democratic members are trying to stop implementation of a system that could cut worker pay by thousands of dollars.
Posted inWorking in America
Rural Letter Carriers Complain About Dramatically Reduced Pay
After a new evaluation system is implemented, some workers could lose $8,000 per year or more. Threats to quit have been widespread.
Posted inPolitics
President Biden Should Get Rid of Trump Holdovers
When a president attempts a coup, his lackeys ought to be purged from federal service.
Posted inPolitics
Senate Democrats Finally Control Committee Majorities. What Now?
Here are nine practical and urgent suggestions.