How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National How ALEC Took Florida’s ‘License to Kill’ Law National
The American Legislative Exchange Council made Florida's law into “model legislation.” The killing of Trayvon Martin reveals just how bad that model is.
Mar 22, 2012 / Blog / John Nichols
Can Americans Trust Government Again? Can Americans Trust Government Again?
As the 2012 elections approach, renewed faith will be critical to combating Republicans’ slash-and-burn rhetoric.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Jeff Madrick
Why Oversight Is Good for Business Why Oversight Is Good for Business
History shows that regulation of industries--from meat to pharmaceuticals--has not only protected us, but has provided economic benefits. So why is it demonized?
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / James Lardner
Do We Need Government to Fight Discrimination? Do We Need Government to Fight Discrimination?
Bringing social justice to scale means using those institutions that can set and enforce equity standards on race, gender, sexuality, and more.
What Race Tells Us About Anti-Government Attitudes What Race Tells Us About Anti-Government Attitudes
From mass incarceration to Hurricane Katrina, the federal government has failed communities of color. So why do black Americans trust it more than whites?
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Dorian T. Warren
Challenging the ‘Self-Made’ Myth Challenging the ‘Self-Made’ Myth
No one who has succeeded in America actually did it on his or her own.
Mar 21, 2012 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel
‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is ‘Big Government’ Isn’t the Problem, Big Money Is
With the 2012 elections projected to be the priciest ever, we must rein in the billions of influence-peddling dollars flowing toward Washington.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Robert B. Reich
How the Press Erodes Our Belief in Government How the Press Erodes Our Belief in Government
Perpetuating the idea that the government can’t do its job is but a half-step away from excusing the government when it fails us.
Five Ways to Slander the Welfare State Five Ways to Slander the Welfare State
Research exaggerating the costs of social safety nets has been used for decades to launch unwarranted claims against government programs.
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Peter H. Lindert
Putting Trust on the Agenda Putting Trust on the Agenda
Dozens of proposed laws might reduce the power of money and mischief in the political process. But will they help to restore confidence in government?
Mar 21, 2012 / Feature / Mark Schmitt