Medicare and Social Security Are Bad Policies, Regardless of the U.S. Bond Rating
Jeffrey Miron This article appeared on Substack on August 4, 2023. Fitch has just lowered its rating of
Seven Questions about the Trump Indictment
Walter Olson Does this prosecution seek to criminalize speech and advocacy? Nothing in the charges filed Wednesday
Government‐Supported Family Leave Still Entails Tradeoffs
Vanessa Brown Calder Federal legislation on government‐supported paid family leave has stalled for the time being. But
Coups Are Just An Arms (Sale) Length Away: US Weapons Equip Niger’s Military
Jordan Cohen American weapons aiding coups and then being dispersed to terrorists is a tale as old as
Would Congress Abdicate Its Responsibility by Empowering a BRAC‐like Fiscal Commission?
Romina Boccia Following the Fiscal Responsibility Act’s passage, many legislators remain rightfully concerned that the May 2023
The Ugliest Agency in Washington
Michael F. Cannon Earlier this week, the press shop at the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Will the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Help Pregnant Workers?
Vanessa Brown Calder Late last year, Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) as part of
Trump Indicted Over Attempt To Remain In Power
Walter Olson A federal grand jury yesterday charged former president Donald Trump with four criminal counts in
Fitch Downgrades U.S. Debt
Romina Boccia Fitch Ratings, one of three major credit rating agencies, downgraded the U.S. debt from AAA
Why Not Legalize All Drug Testing Equipment?
Jeffrey A. Singer This June, Rep. Sheila Jackson‐Lee (D‑TX) and more than 40 co‐sponsors introduced H.R.4272, the