Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Can Develop Effective Democratic Governance That Will Please Republicans, Too
If Johnson can resist the demands of progressive constituencies to impose a social agenda on the people of Dallas, and if he will simply focus on doing a great job of running the core duties of the city, he can count on the support of Dallasites of all political persuasions, and in the process redefine Democratic urban governance, making Dallas a model for cities across the nation.
When Drug Prices Mean More Than Sick Patients
The HHS proposed reform would do Medicare patients more harm than good. Price controls may save the government money in the short term, but they would slow the rate of medical progress.
Debunking Democrats' Claims About Fossil Fuel Tax Breaks
Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden hopes to pay for his version of the Green New Deal by eliminating the subsidies and tax breaks given to the fossil fuel producing industry, and he’s not alone.
Trump's Climate Modeling Reform Scorches His Critics
In an effort to improve the science used by regulatory agencies, the Trump administration has made, and is still making, adjustments in the way the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other agencies approach climate change and make the predictions that drive climate policies. Not everyone is pleased, to put it mildly.
Did the U.S. Shortchange Puerto Rico on Disaster Aid?
Some think Puerto Rico has been shortchanged. The numbers tell a more nuanced story.
Iran Can Rattle Sabers But Not Oil Prices
The Iranian government is rattling sabers once again. In years past those tensions would have sent world oil markets into a panic. Not so this time around.
Protecting Pharmaceutical Patents Is Critical to Our Health
Sen. John Cornyn's legislation that attempts to address problems he sees with the patent protections afforded to American drug companies overreaches and would limit the ability of pharmaceutical firms to develop and improve medicines.
Fingers Crossed That the Travel Tax Bill That Died in the Legislature Remains Buried
Most House Republicans have committed in one way or another to not raise taxes, but this seems to be a session characterized by commitments broken and principles betrayed.
Should Incarcerated Felons Be Able to Vote?
It is difficult to see why those guilty of heinous crimes should retain their right to vote.
Price Controls on Drugs Limit Access More Than Price
If lawmakers want to cut drug spending without leaving patients in the lurch, they’d be wise to foster more competition in the drug marketplace. Price controls
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