No, Mr. President, You Have That Backwards
President Trump seems to think we don't tax Japanese automakers, but we do. And Trump's suggestion would tax Americans instead.
Raise Teachers' Salaries by Draining the Public School Administrators' Swamp
Want to find more money to pay public school teachers? Begin draining the administrative staff swamp, which sucks so much money out of the system.
Even the Threat of a Trade War Could Tank the Economy
The U.S. economy has shifted from strength to uncertainty, and both because of President Trump's policies: Economic strength emerged from his regulation and tax cut efforts, and uncertainty from his tariff threats.
One Good Reason to Ask a Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census
There are some good reasons for asking a citizenship question on the U.S. census that might inform various policy debates, such as identifying the number of uninsured.
Arctic Sea Ice Has Been Declining, But Maybe Not Why Critics Think
There are multiple non-human-caused factors that affect Arctic sea ice: Here two of them.
Gov. Walker Embraces 'Workfare' and Solves Two Problems
Welfare recipients need jobs and employers need workers, especially now. Gov. Scott Walker has one solution for both problems.
The Trump Conundrum
Trump can have a strong, growing economy, or he can reduce the trade deficit, but historically it is very unlikely he can do both.
Tariffs Don't 'Drain the Swamp,' They Are the Swamp
Opening the door to tariffs means that every company and industry that can't or won't compete will head to Washington, checkbook in hand, hoping to use the power of government to protect them.
Gas Exports Become a Force for World Peace and a Cleaner Environment
Three reasons why we should cheer the fact that China is importing liquefied natural gas.
Trump's Food Stamp Replacement Proposal Has Merit
President Trump has proposed replacing part of the food stamp program with a box of nutritious food. The idea is well worth considering, especially as a state demonstration project.