The Child Tax Credit: The Largest Transfer Program You’ve Never Heard Of
by Darian Woods 4/28/2016 In the primaries we’ve heard a lot about social programs like Medicare and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Less mentioned […]
Month: April 2016
The Panama Papers: Outrage Aplenty, Policy Solutions Limited
by AJ Herrmann 4/21/2016 The recent release of the “Panama Papers” has renewed debate about tax havens, global disparities in wealth, and the ability of […]
Great Britain: Saying Adieu to the E.U.?
by Nisha Kurani 4/18/2016 Great Britain’s relationship with Europe can arguably best be described as “it’s complicated.” A “Brexit,” short for the British exit from […]
Shirking Justice: The Senate's Irresponsible Approach to the Merrick Garland Nomination
by Andrew Wilson 4/14/2016 Sixty-one days have passed since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. His death brought about a number of things: the ideological […]
Some Safety Net Programs Depress Wages
by Matt Unrath 4/7/2016 Are taxpayers propping up the profits of large corporations by supporting low-wage workers? Advocates and labor leaders think so, and have […]
The Case for Trump: Why the Don is the Only Serious Policy Option in 2016
by Rob Moore 4/1/2016 While Trump has come under fire for his controversial comments on immigrants, muslims, and women, he is starting to emerge as […]