Why the Covid-Era Rise in Buying Power Didn't Last The Covid-era boost in Americans’ purchasing power was built on an illusion. Sudden fiscal moves and shifting consumption patterns created a temporary bump that did not reflect underlying economic strength. When

Dignity Act Would Grant Legal Residence to Millions The Dignity Act is being pitched as a humane fix for immigration chaos, but Republicans see it as a fundamental shift in how the country enforces its laws. This piece examines the

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DOJ Leaders and Social Media: A Republican Case for Restraint Top Justice Department officials ought to stay off social media, for the DOJ’s own good. That sentence is blunt because the stakes are high when law enforcement and politics collide

A City Experiment That’s Actually Working Unlike some of the city’s other adventures, this one is actually working out. That sentence is the rare admission you hear from planners and residents when something moves from idea to useful. The surprise