A Journal of Ideas

Public Policy

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

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

Public Futility

Public options in a range of areas can be part of a smart domestic policy mix, but choice alone is not enough.

By Vanessa Williamson

Single Payer Is Not a Principle

The principle is universal coverage. There are a number of ways to get there. We need to remember this.

By Harold Pollack

The End of Global Prohibition?

There's not only a presidential election at stake tomorrow: Referendums on pot legalization could be an important step in dismantling the War on Drugs.

By Kasia Malinowska