Last week, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg welcomed government regulation of content on the Internet in several areas, including “election integrity.” Around the world, there are increasing concerns that “fake news” threatens democracy. Our recent research supports this view — democracy is less likely to survive in a poor informational environment. […] Read more »
Sanders sharpens the choice Democrats face on health care
Congressional Democrats are locking arms to protect the Affordable Care Act — the party’s signature achievement during Barack Obama’s presidency — as President Donald Trump renews his efforts to repeal it. With one prominent exception. In media interviews last week, Sen. Bernie Sanders — among the front-runners for the party’s […] Read more »
Majority of Americans support progressive policies such as higher minimum wage, free college
From government-mandated paid maternity leave to tuition-free college, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey reveals a surprising American appetite for some very progressive policies. In a survey of 800 Americans nationwide, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points, the CNBC survey finds majority support for five […] Read more »
Attorney General Barr’s memo comes at a time of deep distrust in the executive branch
This weekend Attorney General William Barr released a memo summarizing the results of a special prosecutor’s investigation of President Trump and Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign. Barr wrote that he intends “to release as much of the Special Counsel’s report as I can consistent with applicable law, regulations, […] Read more »
Americans Are Dissatisfied with the Government’s Spending Priorities
Improving the nation’s education system, providing assistance to the poor, and improving the nation’s health top a long list of public policy issues that Americans say the government is spending too little on, while almost half of Americans say the government is overspending on foreign aid. This collaborative analysis by […] Read more »
Why the Fight About the Electoral College Is About More Than the Electoral College
There’s nothing new about calls to replace the Electoral College with a national popular vote. Until recently, partisans on both sides supported a constitutional amendment to do such a thing. Frustration over a polarized and politicized Supreme Court has been going on forever. Activists on both sides have been pushing […] Read more »