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No Matter How You Look at It, the Big Beautiful Bill is a Monstrosity

Here are three views of the bill's horrific distributional consequences.

John Miller Jul 7, 2025

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What’s Different About Today’s Government Deficit and Debt?

As of today, the U.S. government’s current deficit and debt are indeed currently at unprecedented levels for peacetime—once we account for them appropriately.

Robert Pollin Jul 1, 2025

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No Tax on Tips

Even the stand-alone No Tax on Tips Act would do far too little to better the lot of low-income workers, even tipped workers.

John Miller Jun 27, 2025

Issue 323

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Issue 323

Bernie Sanders' Health Care Revolution

Health care has emerged as a major issue in the Democratic presidential nomination contest between former Secretary of State Hillary

Gerald Friedman Mar 1, 2016

Issue 323

Not Just for Future Generations

How climate policy can benefit most people in the here and now.

An Interview with James K. Boyce Mar 1, 2016

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No Country for Old People

U.S. market ideology is undermining human rights for elders.

David Bacon Mar 1, 2016

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The Clinton and Sanders Plans to Rein In Wall Street

How do they differ, and what should we think of them?

John Miller Mar 1, 2016

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Why Free Higher Ed Can't Wait

Students are rising up to demand free higher education.

Biola Jeje and Belinda Rodriguez Mar 1, 2016