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The Second Declaration

By Lucius

Pass Corporate Chartering Power to Washington

Historically, it's states that charter corporations. Shifting that to the feds could democratize our economy.

By Daniel A. Hanley

Wartime Wisdom to Combat Inflation

FDR managed inflation during World War II through government policy. Today’s calamities call for a similar approach.

By David Stein

Yes, Let’s Build—But Let’s Measure, Too

To ensure that this infrastructure money is spent well, we must make use of game-changing data collection techniques to gauge projects’ impact.

By Laura Schewel

It’s Time for Transportation Equity

Just as there has been redlining in housing, so does our physical infrastructure reveal a legacy of discrimination. It’s time to eliminate it.

By Anthony Foxx