The Next Progressive State

We can’t just return to the status quo ante. Paradoxically, we’ll need a federal government with both more power and less.

By K. Sabeel Rahman

Fall 2025, No. 78 – 22 MIN READ

Don't Mourn Regulatory Independence

Donald Trump has seized control over previously “independent” federal regulators. That’s problematic—but Democrats should resist the urge to revert to the way things were.

By Seth Frotman Jeremy Kress

June 9, 2025, 12:10 am – 5 MIN READ

Our Plastic Obsession

The story of credit cards is the story of industry versus regulators. Industry won.

By Richard Vague

Winter 2025, No. 75 – 14 MIN READ

Rebuilding Enforcement

A future administration will be called upon to undo the damage wrought by the current one to protect workers, consumers, students, the environment, and more.

By The Editors

Fall 2020, No. 60, Special Symposium – 2 MIN READ