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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

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

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