The Kansas governor’s attempt to create supply-side nirvana in Middle America not only failed to grow the economy—it created a crippling crisis of government that led to a statewide rejection of his politics.
Trickle Downers
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Senate Health-Care Bill: Tax Cuts for Rich, Skimpy Coverage for Everyone Else
Instead of moderating the GOP House’s version, the Senate health-care bill doubles down on cuts in coverage and tax cuts for the rich.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Paul ‘Jobs, Jobs, Jobs’ Ryan Should Heed Brownback’s Trickle-Down Failures
The Republican House speaker is trying to nationalize the failed tax experiment of his former boss, the Kansas governor.
Posted inEconomic Policy
House GOP Votes to Deregulate Wall Street and Gut Consumer Protections
Just the latest example of trickle-down ideologues trying to wipe away the hard lessons learned from the Great Recession.Â
Posted inEconomic Policy
Hot Investment Tip: The Health of Poor Children
Support for low- and middle-income families can benefit the broader economy.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Trump Wants to Kill the Filibuster to Cut Taxes for the Rich
Once again, the president shows that he’ll do anything to afflict average-income Americans and to secure gigantic tax cuts for his wealthy pals. Â
Posted inEconomic Policy
The Poor Die Younger
A new report reveals dramatic differences in life expectancy between classes.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Trickle Downer of the Week: The American CEO
C-Suite compensation continues to grow while workers get left in the dust.Â
Posted inEconomic Policy
Trickle Downers of the Week: The Republicans on the House Transportation Committee
Instead of demanding answers from airline executives, House Republicans echoed the industry’s anti-regulation talking points.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Why a $15 Minimum Wage Is Good Economics
Opponents of minimum-wage increases have long focused on the wrong economic questions.
