Is the Senate “Fighting Back”?

It is too soon to tell.

Vehicle-to-Everything Technology

A regional pilot program could be expanding.

Harris Pivots to the Center

It’s not 2019 anymore.

Forced Relocation of Migrants

Cruelty with compound interest.

Biden Orders Shutdown of Asylum Process

A desperate measure for a desperate problem.

Why Biden Gets No Credit for a Good Economy

Public perception is not aligned with the top level data.

DOT Requires Automatic Refunds of Airline Fees

Ending one of the big hassles of flying.

Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster

Some interesting tidbits.

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California’s Confusing ‘Daylighting’ Law

There is no excuse for ignorant laws.

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Heavier Vehicles Need Stronger Guardrails

Our infrastructure was not designed for what most Americans drive today.

Electric Mismatch Making

The switch still doesn’t make sense for most Americans.

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Trump v. Biden

Economic Chart Edition.

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Biden Approval at Record Low

He’s at 61 percent disapproval in the lastest Monmouth poll.

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House Passes Laddered CR with Democratic Support

A second Republican Speaker has reached across the aisle to avert a government shutdown.

One Year Out

Looking ahead to November 5, 2024

The Coming Government Shutdown

Why it’s inevitable and what it means.

Cashing Out?

Americans have largely stopped using checks and are rapidly doing the same with cash.

The Injustice of Place

A new book looks at the confluence of geography and disadvantage.

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Price Transparency

Should businesses have to include taxes and other fees in their advertised price?

Joint Chiefs Stymied by One Idiot Senator

Tommy Tuberville’s stunt is now impacting the highest levels of the military.

Bidenomics?

The President is trying to change perceptions ahead of the election.

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Why So Many Americans Die in Traffic Accidents

Our car culture is killing us.

Rethinking STEM Credentialing

Should we reform the way we train a high-tech workforce?

19th Century Transportation in a 21st Century World

Train I ride, sixteen coaches long.

Chinese Attack Critical Infrastructure

The US intelligence community and Silicon Valley are warning of a major threat.

Kyrsten Sinema Mixes Pleasure and Business

Running for office or just running?

Biden to Reshape Joint Chiefs

He’s likely to make heads explode.

Professional Shoplifters

A few people are committing the lion’s share of petty thefts in America’s biggest city.

It’s Good to Be Clarence Thomas

The questionable ethics of living a lavish lifestyle based on high office.

Community Colleges Not Serving the Community

A key pathway to success for low-income citizens isn’t working.

Babies on a Plane

Safety, trade-offs, and risk assessment.

Biden Too Old! Trump Pretty Old Too!

Another poll showing the same thing as the other polls.

Trump Remains Odds-On Favorite for 2024 Republican Nomination

As tired as we may be of him, his nominating electorate appears ready for another round.

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Banning Junk Fees

Some of these things are not like the other.

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Re-Regulating the Airlines?

Constant flight delays and other frustrations require a solution.

America Becoming More Rural

A new Census definition has changed classifications slightly. It doesn’t go nearly far enough.

Debbie Stabenow Retiring

The Michigan Senator’s stepping down at a reasonable age shocked everyone.

Buttigieg Responsible for Flight Delays?

Should Secretary Pete have done more?

Richard Shelby and the Old Senate

“You can’t be against everything.”

American Consumers Screwing Up Government Climate Efforts

As vehicles become more fuel efficient, we’re buying bigger ones.

Trump a Laughing Stock

Is this how the cult ends?

Policies in Conflict

The Biden Administration wants clean energy but only for some.

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Biden and Congress Stop Rail Strike

Washington has imposed a contract that workers rejected.

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Why So Many Die on American Roads

Traffic deaths are going down in most of the world. Not here.

Biden Getting Little Credit for Infrastructure Bill

Most don’t even know it passed!

Junk Fees and People of Color

Not everything is racially-motivated but most things have a disparate impact.

Retired Flag Officers Cashing In As Foreign Agents

An unsavory practice that’s mostly legal.

Price Differentiation and Class Consciousness

Apparently, more expensive versions of products are often better.

DeSantis’s Martha’s Vineyard Stunt

This is just playing crass political games with human beings.