Populism vs. Patriotism Fatigue
Populism vs. Patriotism Fatigue Yesterday’s headlines carried a series of dramatic moves from the Trump administration: a push to criminalize flag burning, a proposal to rename the Department of Defense […]
Rate Cuts vs. Real Cuts: When Wall Street Wins, Nature Loses
Rate Cuts vs. Real Cuts: When Wall Street Wins, Nature Loses Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, told the world over the weekend what Wall Street wanted to hear:
The Intel Grab: Populism or Nationalism?
The Intel Grab: Populism or Nationalism? Yesterday, headlines lit up with the announcement that the U.S. government is taking a 10% ownership stake in Intel, dropping nearly $9 billion of
Biscuits, Barrels, and Populism: Why Change Matters
Biscuits, Barrels, and Populism: Why Change Matters I’ve been in those Cracker Barrel dining rooms — biscuits and gravy on the table, kids laughing in the gift shop, and someone
The Redistricting Heist: Texas and California Show Us Why Populism Matters
The Redistricting Heist: Texas and California Show Us Why Populism Matters I’m a Texan by birth, and I’ve lived across this country — including California. I’ve seen the red machine
The National Truth, Reconciliation & Reparative Justice Act
The National Truth, Reconciliation & Reparative Justice Act The Capstone of the Green Budget Framework The Capstone Act For nine acts we’ve built the foundation of a new America. We’ve
Cannabis Justice & Public Revenue – Ending Prohibition, Funding the Future
Cannabis Justice & Public Revenue – Ending Prohibition, Funding the Future For decades, the so-called “War on Drugs” has been a war on people — costing taxpayers billions, filling prisons,
Green Infrastructure & Sustainability – Building the Future We Deserve
Green Infrastructure & Sustainability – Building the Future We Deserve For decades, America’s infrastructure has crumbled beneath our feet. Our roads crack, our bridges age into obsolescence, and our power
Universal Health Access – Making Care a Right, Not a Privilege
Universal Health Access – Making Care a Right, Not a Privilege When you get sick in America, one question comes before “How do I get better?” “Can I afford it?”
Public Safety Reinvestment – Building Communities That Actually Feel Safe
Public Safety Reinvestment – Building Communities That Actually Feel Safe Ask anyone what they want for their family, and “to feel safe” will always be near the top of the