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The Cocaine Monkeys of Defense Spending
Seen This MovieThey talk nice about cuts, but Republicans won’t say no to the Pentagon, and in the end, they’ll cut a deal that ups domestic spending too.
The Real Corporate Shills: Democrats
HypocritesYes, the GOP is the party of big business overall. But on the Export-Import Bank, the Democrats are the real lickspittles.
One Cheer for Obama's Budget!
BROKEN CLOCKOne in three workers are subject to occupational licensing laws that destroy economic mobility. Thankfully, the president would like to change that.
Making Free Trade Sexy
OPEN UPThe president’s lukewarm embrace of truly unfettered international trade leaves a lot to be desired.
What We Need Is a Seinfeld Congress
Small BlessingsThe GOP Congress can make three small but meaningful improvements to our national life, and all it has to do is what it does best: nothing.
Merry Christmas, Defense Contractors!
PORKCongress’ abomination of a defense spending bill is all about pleasing weapons manufacturers and diverting funds to useless projects.
Why America Needs More Immigrants
LET THEM INDon’t let the nativists fool you: America is wealthier and better off when low-skill immigrants arrive en masse.
How a GOP Senate Can Help the Poor
HOPE & CHANGERight now, the Republicans are riding high due. But if they want to stay in power and help Americans in the process, they need to change their priorities.
GOP Takeover? Dems Have Nothing to Fear
Hey, Big SpenderHey, Democrats, trust me on this one: The all-talk, no-action Republicans aren’t going to challenge business as usual. They never really do.
Who's Regulating the Regulators?
Nanny StateAs the Goldman Sachs tapes show, regulators almost always fail. In other cases, they cheat consumers out of choices. Leave it to the market.