

Moderates Lost the 2020 Election
As the dust settled from the 2020 election, it became clear that there was no blue wave. Democrats will likely fail to take the Senate,...

Katharine Sciackitano
Nov 19, 20208 min read


Abolish the Electoral College
Stop me if you've heard this one before. Abolish the Electoral College. It’s become a common refrain in modern politics, at least among...

Katharine Sciackitano
Sep 29, 202011 min read


No, Seriously. Save the USPS
A few months ago, I wrote about the impending collapse of the USPS due to the pandemic recession, long-running handicaps imposed by...

Katharine Sciackitano
Aug 19, 20205 min read


Tax Cuts for the Rich: A 40-Year Mistake
Last month, we found out something that was not especially surprising but extremely concerning. A study by economists Emmanuel Saez and...

Katharine Sciackitano
Dec 3, 20198 min read


It's more than just Ukraine: Trump's constitutional crimes
While the political sphere today is obsessed with Trump’s call with the Ukrainian president and the subsequent fallout, this...

Katharine Sciackitano
Oct 22, 20199 min read


Economists, Not Politicians, Should Lead on Immigration Reform
Politicians have debated and promised the reduction of illegal immigration and stronger border policies for decades. Today, the...

Lana Green
Feb 23, 20195 min read