As impressive as this is, we can be quite certain that EVs will be far better five or ten years down the road.
Getting to Medicare for All
There are three reasons for my newfound optimism. The first is the public response to the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United HealthCare.
There are three reasons for my newfound optimism. The first is the public response to the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of United HealthCare.
A Big Beautiful Tax for the Financial Industry (And Crypto Too)
The logic here is straightforward. The financial sector has exploded relative to the size of the economy over the last five decades.
The logic here is straightforward. The financial sector has exploded relative to the size of the economy over the last five decades.
Mythbusting: Medicaid and Work Requirements
Most working-age people on Medicaid already work.
Most working-age people on Medicaid already work.
Louisiana Wetlands Win: Plaquemines Ruling Sets Precedent
As the history of this particular case demonstrates, opportunities like this don’t come around often.
As the history of this particular case demonstrates, opportunities like this don’t come around often.
The Tipped Minimum Wage Has Been $2.13 Since 1991. That’s Too Damn Long!
The good news is that many states have more generous wage floors, although there is a varied mix.
The good news is that many states have more generous wage floors, although there is a varied mix.
Limiting the President’s Tariff Authority Is a Good Idea
Seven Republican Senators have joined together in a proposal that would limit the president’s authority to impose tariffs.
Seven Republican Senators have joined together in a proposal that would limit the president’s authority to impose tariffs.
The Privatization of Mass Detention
These two companies in particular are positioned to take advantage of the billions of dollars they expect the Republican Congress to allocate for these purposes.
These two companies in particular are positioned to take advantage of the billions of dollars they expect the Republican Congress to allocate for these purposes.
The Increasing Significance of Class in American Hyperincarceration
There have been significant declines in drug arrests among Black individuals but not in other groups, and there are more substantial declines in drug-related imprisonment for Black individuals compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
There have been significant declines in drug arrests among Black individuals but not in other groups, and there are more substantial declines in drug-related imprisonment for Black individuals compared to other racial and ethnic groups.
Economic Sanctions: A Root Cause of Migration
The question of migration occupies a central and divisive place in US politics.
The question of migration occupies a central and divisive place in US politics.
Medicaid by the Numbers: Cuts Would Hurt Millions
One major avenue for cutting the program is eliminating or sharply reducing the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.
One major avenue for cutting the program is eliminating or sharply reducing the Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act.
The Federal Government Is Too Small
Contrary to the claims of Trump, Elon Musk and others, the real problem with the federal government is that it is too small to properly secure the health, safety, and overall well-being of the people of the United States.
Contrary to the claims of Trump, Elon Musk and others, the real problem with the federal government is that it is too small to properly secure the health, safety, and overall well-being of the people of the United States.
California Teacher Pay: Decades of Falling Behind
Over the last two decades, my colleagues and I have documented trends in teacher pay in the United States.
Over the last two decades, my colleagues and I have documented trends in teacher pay in the United States.
Trump’s Tariffs Are a Distraction That Can Continue for a While
Trump, more than any previous US president, has fed on distractions for years, both to campaign and to govern.
Trump, more than any previous US president, has fed on distractions for years, both to campaign and to govern.
The Trump Administration Unabashedly Embraces the Monroe Doctrine
Before Donald Trump’s first 10 days back in the White House were up, Latin America had already borne the brunt of several of his outbursts.
Before Donald Trump’s first 10 days back in the White House were up, Latin America had already borne the brunt of several of his outbursts.
As Los Angeles Burns, Trump Plans to Shift Disaster Burden to States
As recently as today, Trump has even stated that he would sign an executive order to fundamentally overhaul or eliminate FEMA entirely.
As recently as today, Trump has even stated that he would sign an executive order to fundamentally overhaul or eliminate FEMA entirely.