Prospect

Today on TAP: Banging pro-choice drums has a distinctly positive effect, but Democrats have to address the economy, too.

A new merchant code for firearm and ammunition sales may sound like an unremarkable change, but it could save lives, advocates say.

Will Rollins, campaigning against a long-serving Republican, is waging much of his race by fighting money in politics and corporate concentration.

America and Iran should get the deal done despite obstacles, but the influence of Israel and Saudi Arabia continues to undermine American national interest.

Today on TAP: Tight money spreads from Washington to Frankfurt to the Global South, needlessly increasing hardship.

Incarcerated people described filthy conditions and harsh treatment in San Quentin’s medical quarantine unit.

Another antitrust lawsuit tracks with an ingenious line of argument showing how the company famous for ensuring the lowest prices is actually increasing them elsewhere.

For conservatives, defenseless refugees are something to abuse and exploit.

Today on TAP: President Biden toughens America’s stance toward China’s designs on U.S. technologies.

A new report released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau uncovers some concerning practices from buy now, pay later companies.

Richard Clarida, now a TV talking head, is doing all he can to kill jobs and cut wages.

Lawless cops must be subordinated to democracy.

The man who reshaped the Supreme Court has just been handed $1.6 billion to degrade every other court.

Today on TAP: Now, railroad employees won’t be docked when they see a doctor—though they won’t be paid, either.

The likelihood of a Democratic trifecta in the Bay State is not as comforting as it appears.

Two agencies, the CFTC and the SEC, want to have the responsibility. Lawmakers have a self-interest in that process, too.

A Latina doctor faces off against a Republican who attempted to break the state apart.

Today on TAP: The stock market, financial writers, and the Fed have one thing in common: excessive gloom.

Democratic hopes of holding the House rest on progressives winning swing seats.

The New York Times report notwithstanding, our signature poverty-fighting policy is a janky mess.