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Stop Microlooting the Tax Code
Dear readers,
Nobody thinks they should have to pay for anything anymore. I will get to how this applies to the tax code, but let me first talk about shoplifting’s rebrand as “microlooting,” a term proposed by New York Times opinion editor...
The Redistricting Loss Means Democrats Must Moderate to Win
Dear readers,
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for Democrats in the redistricting war. Instead of producing a near-draw, it’s now clear that Republicans have gained a significant advantage; they are now likely to win something like nine m...
On Redistricting, It's Time for Republicans to Stop Whining and Start Negotiating
Dear readers,
Virginia voters have narrowly approved a proposal to follow California’s lead and redraw their congressional district map to advantage Democrats, responding to a trend that kicked off with the Trump White House pushing for Te...
Trump Is Failing the 'Big-Ass Truck' Test
Dear readers,
The average voter wants to live an abundant lifestyle that entails a lot of energy consumption. When Abundance came out last year, I had a warning for Democratic politicians: if you make energy expensive, voters will not beli...
The Adolescents Have Taken Over Policymaking
Dear readers,
I keep going back and forth about whether policy debates have been getting dumber over the years, or whether I’m just getting older and experiencing the completely standard set of feelings about how things were better when I...
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