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How We Blew Our Energy Future

A half century ago, we were going to be carbon free by now. What happened?

By William Budinger

Arguments

A Modest Proposal: Tax Worthlessness

How some economists are looking for ways to reduce the “material incentives” of pursuing lucrative but destructive professions.

By Stuart Whatley

Briefing Book

An Abdication at OMB

Thanks to OMB, the President's budget proposals antagonized even many Republicans.

By Robert Gordon

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Democracy Is What We Make of It

By Nathan Pippenger

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R.I.P., Liberal Contrarianism

Before #Slatepitch became a punchline, Slate (and others) really did thrive on a certain kind of anti-liberalism. It’s dead now—well, almost.

By Michael Bérubé

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A Modest Proposal: Tax Worthlessness

How some economists are looking for ways to reduce the “material incentives” of pursuing lucrative but destructive professions.

By Stuart Whatley

The Alcove

Democracy Is What We Make of It

In other words, institutions won't save us: We have to save them.

By Nathan Pippenger

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Some Notes on the Left's Russia Debate

Unhelpful tics threaten our ability to think clearly about a complicated problem.

By Nathan Pippenger

The Alcove

What To Do With Former Trump Officials?

In Vox, a scholar of American politics voices concern about her institution’s new hire.

By Nathan Pippenger

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The Future of a Sane Immigration Policy

We need to think about what comes after the "abolish ICE" movement.

By Nathan Pippenger

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The New Old Democrats

It's not the 1990s anymore. People want the government to help solve big problems. Here's how the Democrats must respond.

By Jake Sullivan

The Alcove

Conservative Multiculturalism's Southern Heritage

Nation essay ponders how white conservatives developed a distinctive twist on multiculturalism after Jim Crow’s end.

By Nathan Pippenger

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Dignity Included

The passing of Initiative 77 tomorrow would mean the political recognition of a value that restaurant owners have been reaping for free.

By Stuart Whatley

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