Should The Government Intervene To Make Us Healthier?
Research finds broad support for government action to fight obesity, diabetes, and smoking, particularly when it nudges – rather than forces – people to make healthier choices.
Wounded Warriors
Caring for America’s New Generation of Veterans
Healthcare and disability benefits for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans will cost up to $930 billion over the next 40 years.
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How To Fix The Broken Debate On Climate Change
To create consensus on climate change, we need to look at the cultural context, not just the science. -
The 2012 Election And The Future of The Parties
A look at the philosophical battle that played out in last year’s presidential election and what it means for American politics going forward. -
Looking Back At The Toll Of A Decade Of War In Iraq
An accounting of the costs of the Iraq War, including 190,000 killed and $2.2 trillion spent. -
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Military Spouses, Serving From The Sidelines
How the war impacts the wives and husbands holding down the home front. -
Is The New York City Soda Ban Justified?
Can paternalism be good for us? The political theory behind government efforts to make us healthier. -
Echoing Voters, Candidates Express Complex Opinions on Immigration
In the second 2012 presidential town hall debate, undecided voter Lorraine Osorio asked the candidates, “What do you plan on doing with immigrants without their... -
Can States Steer The Utility Industry Toward Clean Energy?
How renewable energy standards (RPS) might promote cleaner electricity production. -
As 2012 Closes, What Legacy for an “African Spring”?
How the Arab Spring did – and didn’t – influence the rest of Africa.
