A Journal of Ideas

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Building Back Better (Than Expected)

An update on the hits and misses—fortunately, with many more of the former than the latter—of Joe Biden's recent slate of appointments.

By Jeff Hauser David Segal

Respect the Agency’s Culture

Not many people have run OMB and Treasury and worked at the State Department. Here’s the advice of one who has.

By Jacob Lew

Beyond 1600

The White House is where ultimate power rests, but top-notch people running the agencies is what makes government work.

By Jonathan Alter