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The Nordic Model Invents the Goods

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Why the Connecticut Baby Bond Program Is Bad

Why wait 18 years to start giving money to 18-year-olds?

Jun 30th, 2023
Race-Conscious Admissions Are On Stronger Footing Than Ever

The new rules for race-conscious admissions are better than the old ones.

Jun 29th, 2023
How to Turn Rep. DeLauro’s Baby Bonus into a Universal Parental Grant

A universal baby bonus run by the Social Security Administration would be ideal.

Jun 27th, 2023
Biden Can Probably Forgive Student Debt Even If SCOTUS Rules Against Him

Under the Higher Education Act, Biden can create a very generous income-driven repayment program.

Jun 15th, 2023
Pennsylvania Could Be the First State to Design Paid Leave Correctly

Adding a minimum benefit to their paid leave bill would include everyone.

Jun 1st, 2023
The SNAP Work Requirements

Just randomly inflicting pain on people.

May 30th, 2023
The Debt Limit Situation

Biden has a variety of ways to ignore the debt limit. He has no way to legally follow it.

May 23rd, 2023
Minnesota Parental Leave Plan Excludes Large Minority of Potential Mothers

The Democrats still have yet to pass a single universal parental leave program in the US.

May 19th, 2023
Is the Ghent Unemployment System a Good Idea?

Not really.

May 17th, 2023
Are Consumption Taxes Regressive?

To divide by income or not to divide by income. That is the question.

May 12th, 2023

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