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Big Backlash to Smaller Government
Sustainability
May 7, 2025

Big Backlash to Smaller Government

Has this resulted in improved efficiency? Or has the public been feeling the cost? A new bill aims to put federal employees—aka the invisible scaffolding of your daily life—back on stable ground.

Launch and Learn
Healthcare
May 1, 2025

Launch and Learn

Katy Perry made waves the last few weeks with her awkward attempt to brand herself into outer space. It backfired.

Vanishing Votes
Healthcare
April 17, 2025

Vanishing Votes

What do politicians have in common with magicians? While you’re watching one hand, the “magic” is happening with the other.

It's Tariff Season!
Economy
April 10, 2025

It's Tariff Season!

To President Trump, “tariff” is the most beautiful word in the dictionary, but global markets feel differently.

Taking A Stand
Economy
April 3, 2025

Taking A Stand

Ever feel like each day brings a new executive order? You’re not far off.

Spending Bill Breakdown
Sustainability
March 20, 2025

Spending Bill Breakdown

Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown, with lawmakers scrambling to pass a six-month spending package just hours before the deadline.

Tipping the Scales on Tax Policy
Healthcare
March 13, 2025

Tipping the Scales on Tax Policy

You’ve probably noticed tipping requests popping up everywhere, from coffee shops to self-checkouts. A recent survey has found that nearly 90% of Americans believe that tipping is out of control. Now, tipping is in the spotlight for another reason: taxes.

An Immigration Wake-Up Call
Sustainability
March 6, 2025

An Immigration Wake-Up Call

Thousands of policy ideas are dying on the vine. Just like a raisin in the sun (to quote the poet Langston Hughes).

 Feeling Drained by Politics?
Economy
February 27, 2025

Feeling Drained by Politics?

This week, we’re looking at a bill that’s been bouncing around Congress, making it through the House but stalling in the Senate—twice.

Ducking Out of Duty
Healthcare
February 21, 2025

Ducking Out of Duty

Congress is getting roasted for not doing enough to push back against the Trump administration’s growing influence over policy. Some say they’re playing chicken, others call them lame ducks.