Ethan Porter
Policy by the People
Experiments across the world have tried to remove politicians themselves from decision-making. And they’ve worked—well, kind of.
Will They Ever Stop Hating Taxes?
Today, citizens’ consumer experiences inevitably shape their political views. Here’s what progressives need to understand.
Iraq: Admitting a Mistake
Can We Talk to "Them"?
Like it or not, democratic citizenship imposes a burden on us: to perfect an imperfect union. Retreating into our own safe zones won’t accomplish that.
The Haves and Their Havens
Tax shelters cost governments billions of dollars a year. New tax policies will help, but what we really need is a new politics around taxation.