Trump’s Cruel Medicaid Work Requirements: Can States Mitigate the Damage?
New Medicaid work requirement rules could remove eligible people from coverage through red tape, but states may be able to limit the damage.
The Trumpers Are Taking Over the Media: We Can Do Something Other than Whine
As media control becomes increasingly concentrated, new public funding mechanisms could help preserve independent journalism and democratic accountability.
May 2026 Jobs Preview: What to Expect
The overall labor market story is somewhat positive; however, if wage growth continues to lag inflation, consumer demand will not be able to sustain growth going forward.
Quick Thoughts on the Labor Market: Don’t Buy the Job Openings Hype
The latest JOLTS report’s jump in job openings is likely an anomaly, as declining hiring and worker turnover point to a softer labor market.
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.
Privatization and Climate Risk Will Expand the US Flood Insurance Gap
A new paper on flood risks highlights the dangers of privatization.
Factory Construction Down Again in April
April construction data show factory building continuing to decline, marking a sharp reversal from the historic manufacturing investment boom fueled by Biden-era legislation.
BUYOUTS: Private Equity Reshaping the Economy – June 2026
In this month’s private equity newsletter: Graham Platner takes on the Red Sox, new numbers on the carried interest loophole, and much more!
Eileen Appelbaum: Comment on DOL’s Proposal for Alternative Investments in Retirement Accounts
The Trump proposal to open up workers’ retirement accounts to private equity investments is a thinly disguised bailout for struggling Wall Street firms.
A Free Market Approach to Healthcare: Lower Costs and Better Outcomes
Healthcare costs could fall dramatically by funding research upfront and eliminating patent monopolies that drive up the price of drugs and medical equipment.
