by Lindsay Lewis When an Interstate 95 overpass collapsed in Philadelphia last June, Pennsylvania’s Democratic governor, Josh Shapiro, responded with a master class in executive leadership. Slashing […]
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Republicans now want to investigate tax-exempt groups — just not their own
by Kurt Bardella “Americans don’t want to live in a nation where big government has the power to silence free speech.” These are the words of House […]
Secret perks for Thomas undermine integrity of SCOTUS
A bombshell report in ProPublica reveals that almost every year for two decades plus, a billionaire Republican donor has taken U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on […]
Supreme Court should separate sleazy lobbying from the criminal kind
by Stephen L. Carter The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument Monday in the most important case you’ve never heard of. Although Percoco v. United States has […]
Former Justice Evan Jenkins is walking an ethical tightrope
Three weeks ago, Evan Jenkins was serving as a Justice on the West Virginia Supreme Court with over two years left on his term. Last week, he […]
Public opinion is unified on lowering prescription drug prices — why are Democrats settling for less?
by Elisabeth Rosenthal Democrats and Republicans are crystal clear in polls that they want government to be allowed to negotiate down high drug prices. Americans pay nearly […]
Don’t let the rich avoid taxes. Strengthen the IRS
by Chuck Collins and Omar Ocampo The Internal Revenue Service is the branch of government Americans most love to hate. Yet strengthening the much-maligned IRS may hold […]
Stop lazy legislating
Model legislation written by lobbyists, introduced by state lawmakers If delegates are going to have the audacity to copy and paste a bill, then introduce it in […]
