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Weapons & Windmills, Quarks & Quagmires

The Department of Energy’s portfolio is complex, and strong relationships—with other departments, with Congress, and with laboratories—are key.

By Ernest J. Moniz

February 22, 2021, 3:46 pm – 11 MIN READ

Mind the Gap!

The steps we need to take to maximize the potential of wind and solar power.

By W. D. Budinger

February 15, 2021, 7:37 pm – 9 MIN READ

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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
February 4, 2021, 3:53 pm – 10 MIN READ

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Convey the Economics

A CEA chair is not a political adviser. Just give the President the information he needs to make a good decision.

By Jason Furman
February 9, 2021, 2:20 pm – 8 MIN READ

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Democracy Is an Act—One That Doesn't End on Election Day

The President of the United States is exploiting a deadly pandemic to ratchet up his assault on democracy, sow chaos, and delegitimize the upcoming election.

By Hillary Rodham Clinton
October 6, 2020, 11:47 am – 7 MIN READ

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Sister Insider

Nancy Pelosi has broken more glass ceilings than most women will ever see. But does America wants badass women?

By Katha Pollitt
December 15, 2020, 7:02 pm – 10 MIN READ

Arguments

Biden's Key to Success: Majorities of Expediency

An FDR-style legislative steamroller is not possible. But ad hoc majorities in support of specific goals are entirely achievable. Here’s how.

By Rob Stein
January 19, 2021, 3:17 pm – 21 MIN READ