Peter is the domestic communications director at CEPR. He previously worked in communications at the national advocacy group Food & Water Watch and before that was the activism director at the media watchdog group FAIR. For over a decade he co-hosted the group’s weekly radio show CounterSpin and coauthored a book about Fox News called The Oh Really? Factor.
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Deleting Government Data: The Trump Administration Memory Hole
The Trump administration continues to find new ways to delete data and information that the public should know.
Suspending the Gas Tax Won’t Help
The White House has floated the idea of suspending the federal gas tax. This move would hardly help consumers, and it would starve the country of much-needed infrastructure funding.
Medicaid Work Requirements: Who Actually Benefits?
Medicaid work requirements will cause people to lose health care — and deliver millions of dollars to private contractors.
One More Iffy Trump Drug Deal
Donald Trump rolled out another drug pricing deal — but it’s still very unclear whether these arrangements provide any relief to consumers.
Trump’s Tacky ‘No Tax on Tips’ Stunt
Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ PR stunt revealed the empty promises behind the policy.
Will the Trump Administration Buckle to Insurance Giants on Medicare Advantage Rates?
Mounting evidence of overpayments and rising costs is driving growing bipartisan pushback against Medicare Advantage insurers.
$200 Billion: The Costs of the Iran War
The Trump administration reportedly wants $200 billion for its war on Iran. Over the past year, they have cut spending — mostly on health care and food assistance — equal to that amount.
Closing the Gaps on Paid Leave
The anniversary of the FMLA is a good time to reflect on how much further the US needs to go — like granting workers paid leave, which is common throughout the world.
Is Trump’s Move to Rein in Private Equity For Real?
Trump’s new executive order aims to shrink private equity’s presence in the housing market, which has long been a goal of progressive lawmakers.
Expiring Subsidies and Skyrocketing Premiums: ACA Insurance By the Numbers
Millions of people are facing a health care cost crisis in the next few days. Here are just some of the numbers to illustrate the magnitude.