The OPT program is one of the largest U.S. recruitment programs for foreign-born, high-skilled labor...and according to Jeremy Neufeld, OPT workers in an area actually increase wages for higher-skilled U.S. workers.... read more
This year’s infamous, 35-day government shutdown is just one small indicator of the chaos to come unless we change some of the rules dictating U.S. fiscal policy. Ed Dolan explains how to approach those changes.... read more
Carbon taxes used to be extremely unpopular. Ironically, the president's rejection of climate science may have helped to make them politically viable.
- From InsideClimate News... read more
ICYMI - Important piece by The Plum Line: “Trump’s language is degrading our politics in multiple concrete ways, yet the political world is puzzlingly reluctant to engage on this point.”... read more
How to address controversy over climate change:
If a set of facts does not coincide with what the scientific community at large is accepting, then it’s time to look to who is pushing what narrative.... read more
Emergency powers are sometimes necessary to protect a society. Enemies invade, natural disasters occur, etc. Paul Gowder explains when and how emergency powers can be used in our society...as set out by our Founders.... read more
Political tribalism has bitter consequences in today’s society. But political scientist Matt Grossmann has good news overall: Most Americans are still capable of cross-partisan friendship and communication.... read more