Posts – People's Policy Project

An Exchange Public Option Could Save $170 Billion

Matt Bruenig and Jon Walker April 16, 2021

Democrats need to include a public option in the next bill.

Medicaid and Medicare Drove Increases in Insurance

Matt Bruenig April 13, 2021

The ACA exchanges have done very little to insure people.

Clearing Up Confusions About the PRO Act

Matt Bruenig March 26, 2021

The ABC Test is not really being implemented, though it should be!

The Fight For Full Employment Starts Now

Mark Paul March 10, 2021

This time, let’s err on the side of overheating for once.

States Should Activate Extended Benefit Triggers

Will Raderman March 9, 2021

Unemployment benefits are set to expire in many states soon.

Where Do We Go From Here on Tax Credits?

Matt Bruenig March 8, 2021

Let the debate begin on how to permanently change the system.

The Parliamentarian Does Not Decide Byrd Rule Questions

Matt Bruenig March 2, 2021

The Vice President decides on points of order during reconciliation.

The Success Sequence Has Found Its Latest Mark

Matt Bruenig March 1, 2021

The Success Sequence is not a very good guide to poverty.

Simulating the Minimum Wage in the Tax Code

Matt Bruenig February 26, 2021

Why not lard up the tax code with some more bullshit?

A $15 Minimum Wage Increases the Deficit for Good Reasons

Adam Tomasi and Matt Bruenig February 25, 2021

CBO score shows a minimum wage increase is clearly reconcilable.