A Coda For The American Worker
When it comes to dividing up the pie, every year Americans are left fighting over fewer and fewer crumbs. This was not an inevitable consequence of globalization. It was a political choice.
The Bargain
Government taxes society, and we expect something in return.
That 'something' is The Bargain.
Part 5: Inequality is Fiscally Irresponsible
What if poverty is the root cause of our national debt crisis? As it turns out, governing a society is much more expensive when it is gripped by inequality.
Part 4: Why National Wealth Doesn’t Buy National Health
Pitting America's medical system against ten of the best can help us solve our spending puzzle. Here are 5 key pieces.
Part 3: A Sick Deal
Who has the best health care system in the world? And why isn't it us?
Part 2: Here Are The Receipts, Cardi
Last spring, Cardi B asked some pointed questions about what Uncle Sam is doing with all her tax money. I rounded up the receipts.
Part 1: The Ketchup Problem
We can’t pick governments like we pick groceries. Even if we could, there are no labels to help us compare. Let’s make one.