People's Policy Project

Democrats Need to Nominate Better Judges

July 23, 2020

The processes used by Democrats to appoint judges have been badly captured.
Class and Racial Inequalities in Police Killings

June 23, 2020

Both race and class play a big role in police killings.
The Case for Nationalizing the Fossil Fuel Industry

June 18, 2020

The environmental, political, and economic case for nationalizing the fossil fuel industry.
The Myths of the Earned Income Tax Credit

May 18, 2020

The EITC is ineffective and inefficient. It’s time to end it.
Free Public Child Care and Pre-K Is Popular and Affordable

February 24, 2020

For a fraction of the military budget, the US could provide free public child care for all.

Let’s Have a Universal Holiday Bonus

November 30, 2020

A modest check could provide a happy holiday for all.
What Is the Current Student Debt Situation?

November 16, 2020

Pondering student debt forgiveness with the freshest data.
Matt Bruenig Debates Job Guarantee with Mark Paul

November 2, 2020

Philly DSA hosts the the first-of-its-kind debate on the proposal.
Bail Out State and Local Governments with Medicare

October 30, 2020

Medicare for public employees would save states $203 billion.
How to Fix the Employer Liability Problem

October 20, 2020

A public fund can solve the problem and break the grid lock.