Institutions Matter: Just Look at the Congress
Representative democracy is a process of delegation of power to agents who act on behalf of citizens. The process of delegation matters.
With Five Days Left, No Fiscal Cliff Deal In Sight
With less than a week left, the odds of a deal to avert the “Fiscal Cliff” seem longer than ever.
Governing Requires Compromise
There are factions of the American right that really need to understand this.
Is Boehner’s Position As Speaker In Danger?
Last night’s defeat of “Plan B” demonstrated yet again that John Boehner does not really control his caucus.
House GOP Fails To Find Enough Votes To Pass “Plan B”
The Republican leadership in the House suffered a big loss tonight:.
Grover Norquist Gives The GOP A Pass On Raising Taxes
Grover Norquist has seriously undercut the credibility of the ATR anti-tax pledge.
Boehner Puts Tax Rate Increases On The Table
The latest offer from John Boehner includes a significant concession.
Republicans Ignoring Political Reality In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
From a political point of view, the GOP’s position on taxes makes no sense at all.
Global Trends 2030
The National Intelligence Council has released its quadrennial strategic forecast, Global Trends 2030: Alternative Worlds.
Republicans Will Cave On Tax Hikes For High Income Earners
Whether it comes now or in January, President Obama is going to win the tax debate.
Unemployment Rate Drops As Labor Force Participation Rate Falls Once Again
The truth behind today’s unemployment numbers.