Sen. Scott’s Agenda is the Republican Agenda: Offensive and UnpopularNo wonder Sen. McConnell is trying to keep the Republican agenda a secret. They don’t just want skin in the game. They want a pound of…Feb 23, 2022Feb 23, 2022
Money Talks: Out of Both Sides of Its MouthGoodman’s new book shows how largely symbolic gestures distract us from the actual implications of bad corporate behavior.Jan 25, 2022Jan 25, 2022
Where The Right’s Lionizing of Kyle Rittenhouse Intersects with Tax SentimentRepublican Sen. Tom Cotton believes President Biden owes Kyle Rittenhouse an apology.Nov 19, 2021Nov 19, 2021
Build Back Better Deserves BetterSen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia has said that he wants to tie work requirements to the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC).Oct 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021
Biden’s Tax Agenda in Peril as Congressional Democrats Respond to LobbyistsThe overall impact of their tax bill could be lower taxes for the rich rather than higher taxes…Aug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021
Self-Deal or No Deal: The Conflicts of Interest in Congress That Makes a Bad Deal for AmericaRich WI families that contributed to Ron Johnson campaigns benefitting greatly from provisions the senator championed — not surprising…Aug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021
A Divided and Insufficiently Taxed House Cannot Stand“It’s not just condominium buildings that are showing their age,” Peter Coy writes in a piece critiquing the condominium form of ownership.Jul 13, 2021Jul 13, 2021
Why Are Republican Donors So Afraid of the IRS?In the latest display of contrived outrage, conservative political groups are waging a campaign to stop efforts to boost IRS funding…Jul 9, 2021Jul 9, 2021
The Pre-Pandemic Status Quo Wasn’t Good EnoughOur elected officials should take a hard look at these and other facts and concede that this isn’t a status quo worth returning to.Jun 16, 2021Jun 16, 2021
Enacting Popular Policy Proposals Requires Getting Rid of the FilibusterA new ruling this week by the Senate parliamentarian — an unelected advisor — is a stark reminder of the Senate’s anti-democratic design.Jun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021