Economics

An attendee holds a campaign hat reading “Make America Great Again” during a rally for President Trump in Kentucky.

For Voters in Kentucky, Trump Is Losing His Luster For Voters in Kentucky, Trump Is Losing His Luster

In Martin County, the government shutdown and attacks on food stamps have exposed Donald Trump’s empty promises. To many, that makes him just another politician.

Nov 27, 2025 / StudentNation / Zachary Clifton

Karoline Leavitt Cheer(mis)leader

Karoline Leavitt Cheer(mis)leader Karoline Leavitt Cheer(mis)leader

Trump’s press secretary’s flaming lies.

Nov 26, 2025 / OppArt / Jeff Gates

A child with brown curly hair, seen from the back, holds a teddy bear.

This Is How the Child Welfare System Becomes Less Traumatizing This Is How the Child Welfare System Becomes Less Traumatizing

Wisconsin has shown that it’s cost-effective and completely possible to keep families together by stabilizing their housing. That’s not the only promising development in the field...

Nov 24, 2025 / Bryce Covert

President Trump speaks at a November 18 dinner in honor of Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

The Grim Spectacle of Trump’s Gaudy Saudi Summit The Grim Spectacle of Trump’s Gaudy Saudi Summit

A weeklong debauch brought together tech insiders and the leaders of a brutal monarchy to keep stoking the AI bubble.

Nov 21, 2025 / Jacob Silverman

Trump Golfs

Trump Golfs Trump Golfs

America starves.

Nov 20, 2025 / OppArt / Mark Kaplan

Transition cochair Lina Khan speaks during a press conference at the Unisphere on November 5, 2025, in the Queens borough of New York City.

What Does Lina Khan’s Trust-Busting Mean for New York City? What Does Lina Khan’s Trust-Busting Mean for New York City?

Under-scrutinized monopolies—like the fire truck oligopoly—hinder municipal functions.

Nov 19, 2025 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

A photovoltaic power station in Binzhou City, Shandong province, on November 18, 2025.

China Is Now the World’s Climate Champion China Is Now the World’s Climate Champion

The news out of COP30 does not engender much hope, but China’s embrace of renewable energy shows that climate protection makes smart economic sense.

Nov 18, 2025 / Paul Hockenos

Katie Wilson Speaks Into a Microphone

Establishment Democrats Tried to Derail Katie Wilson’s Campaign—and Failed Establishment Democrats Tried to Derail Katie Wilson’s Campaign—and Failed

The precariat rose up, with passion, desire for change, and votes.

Nov 17, 2025 / John Burbank and Megan Burbank

The Price of Health

The Price of Health The Price of Health

Inflation is soaring, and healthcare costs are skyrocketing.

Nov 11, 2025 / OppArt / Martha Lewis

People wait in line at a food bank in Miami, Florida, on the eve of the government shutdown.

For Families on the Brink, Losing SNAP Benefits Has Led to Devastating Choices For Families on the Brink, Losing SNAP Benefits Has Led to Devastating Choices

With the government shutdown now the longest in history, the neediest Americans are forgoing food, medical care, and other essentials to survive.

Nov 10, 2025 / Bryce Covert

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