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First, the Waiver. Next, let's Vaccinate the World.

The Biden Administration's support for the TRIPS waiver is a huge victory for people over profits. Yet there is much work left to get COVID vaccines to all. Here's what needs to come next.

By Peter Maybarduk

The 4 Percent Problem

In nearly every sector, Black inclusion stalls at around 4 percent. That’s not enough. Here’s how to do better.

By Jamal Simmons

The Can’t-Miss Way to Expand Obamacare

The next logical step is a universal cost cap, guaranteeing people that they’ll never be socked with unpayable medical bills.

By Ladan Ahmadi David Kendall

Getting North Korea Back to the Table

The Administration is expected to reveal its policy soon on dealing with North Korea. Here are some priorities that should guide its thinking.

By Duyeon Kim

‘Middle-Out’: More Than a Slogan

In Pittsburgh announcing his $2 trillion infrastructure plan, the President said we need to build our economy “from the middle out.” To some of us, that sounded familiar.

By Nick Hanauer Eric Beinhocker