San Francisco May Usher in a New Era of Public Banking
Reading Time: 5 minutes GameStop reminded us that Wall Street is itself a game. Some states and cities are looking for banking models that aren’t so… Wild West, and more socially responsible.
Will the Electoral College Be Revamped Before 2024?
Reading Time: 6 minutes Recent near misses fuel efforts to enact a national popular vote.
On Big Issues, Democrats Commit to Donors Over Workers
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the last election, the Democratic Party proved its favored constituents have the deepest pockets.
Administrations Come and Go, but Raytheon is Forever
Reading Time: 4 minutes Ties to the weapons manufacturer may come at a price.
Top 10 Potentially Game-Changing State Ballot Issues
Reading Time: 6 minutes Voters are considering a wide range of measures that could catch on nationally.
Will 2020 Be the Breakout Year for Ranked-Choice Voting?
Reading Time: 7 minutes Ballot measures in Alaska and Massachusetts could turbocharge political reform.
Will California Voters Abolish Bail for Jailed Suspects?
Reading Time: 7 minutes Referendum would replace ability to pay with “risk assessments.”
Another COVID-19 Side Effect: Less Competition, Higher Prices
Reading Time: 8 minutes Mergers and widespread small business closures have allowed big companies to dominate some markets, including healthcare.
Defunding Police: A Tale of Five Cities
Reading Time: 6 minutes Advocates say civilians, not cops, should respond to many calls.
Stressed-Out Nurses Say Nation’s Hospitals Need More of Them to Care for Patients
Reading Time: 7 minutes Could minimum staffing requirements improve outcomes for hospital patients, while easing the burden on nurses?