Trump’s Report Card Comes Back All Fs
Trump has perfected the oldest student move in America: make a giant promise, skip the work, then blame the teacher when the test comes…
political hypocrisy
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When the Slush Fund Gets a Halo
The slush fund was ugly until somebody in a suit spotted a way to cash in. That is the whole Washington magic trick: the…
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Congress Left the Receipt in the Offering Plate
The trouble with public righteousness is that the receipt printer keeps humming after the speech ends. A politician can preach transparency with both hands…
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Small Government, Direct Deposit
The small-government lecture has a remarkable shelf life: it lasts right up until the public machine starts printing something payable to the lecturer. Then…
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Love Thy Neighbor: Some Restrictions May Apply
In the grand jigsaw puzzle of political slogans, “Love your neighbor” is always the piece that seems to include extra corners. It turns out…
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When Corporate Donations Wear Hard Hats: A Legislative Illusion
In the grandstand of legislation, worker-supportive bills march in with promises of raising wages and empowering unions. But just when hope seems tangible, corporate…
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