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Bureaucratic Tyranny With Democratic Characteristics | Focus
Europe's increasing attractiveness as a model for reformers in the United States, while justified, is cause for an evaluation of political tradeoffs.…
Pub. Policy
All the Spectacles articles & episodes discussing public policy, to give you a new way of seeing politics.
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Housing Crises and Interest Group Deception | Insight
Following the passage of significant housing legislation in California, NIMBY interest groups maintain a misleading facade in their opposition.…
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The Political Crossroads Offered by FDA Approval | Insight
Full FDA approval could mean more mandates and more division. But it probably wouldn't be that bad, and it would be worth it.…
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Impending Evictions and the Grave Consequences of Political Cowardice | Insight
The recent failure to address the evictions about to sweep the country is not just about a housing crisis. It’s about the kind of courage democracy needs in its leaders.…
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The Privatization of Censorship: Modern Challenges for the First Amendment | Focus
As private social media companies increasingly assert their power to police content, it’s important to trace the development of that power and consider the government’s role.…
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A Big Infrastructure Deal: Bipartisanship to the Rescue? | Insight
The infrastructure bill set to pass the Senate with bipartisan support is significant, but it’s worth questioning how productive bipartisanship really is in our polarized era.…
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American Education, Federalism, and the Unfulfilled Dream of Liberal Neutrality | Focus
Contemporary battles over Critical Race Theory in schools echo the history of American education policy, which provides crucial lessons.…
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DACA Ruled Illegal by Texas Judge | Insight
A new chapter in the recurring fight over this Obama-era program highlights challenging questions about American democracy.…
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Biden’s Big Reconciliation Bill is No Way to Reform the Welfare State | Insight
The strategy for passing the largest expansion of the welfare state since the LBJ era reveals how deeply the filibuster has damaged Congress.…
