stLouISTGuess Which Two American Religions Share the Same Political Orientations
Today on TAP: Muslims and Jews, that’s who.
Prospect
Solidarity Forever
Astra Taylor and Leah Hunt-Hendrix discuss their new book.
Schumer Carries Water for Crypto
When it comes to backdoor schemes to help the financial industry, the frequently progressive Senate majority leader is still the senator from Wall Street.
California Public-Transit Agencies Confront Rider Harassment
New laws require the state’s largest systems to survey riders about their safety concerns.
Democrats Must Start Distinguishing Themselves on Insurance Policy
Amid a crisis for homeowners, Democrats have done little while Republicans pursue an agenda of bailouts and deregulation.
Strategies for Victory
Tom Tomorrow brings you This Modern World
Netanyahu Outplays Biden Yet Again
Today on TAP: Changing the subject from Gaza to Iran with a cynical provocation
The $6 Trillion Decision
The stakes of the election can be laid out in 13-figure sums.
America’s Fifth Circuit Problem
Judges are now fighting over the right to hear important policy cases.
Biden’s Gaza Policy Could Create a Replay of Chicago ’68
Unconditional aid to Israel could prompt a clash of demonstrators and cops at this summer’s convention, boosting Trump’s prospects.
Reformers Narrowly Lose on FISA Reform, Now Get Patriot Act 2.0
A bad day for civil liberties in the House of Representatives
The Prospect Weekly Roundup: The Bipartisan Surveillance State
As today’s FISA vote shows us, primaries matter.
How the Fed Keeps Getting Inflation Wrong
Today on TAP: More than 400 economists work for the Federal Reserve Board. Far too many are intimidated by the echo chamber of bad economics created by Chair Jay Powell.
Financial Irregularities Surround House Candidate Bhavini Patel
Patel, the Jeffrey Yass–backed challenger to Squad member Summer Lee, likely failed to disclose a $65,000 gift, or make required federal disclosures.
Republicans Are Objectively Pro–Junk Fee
A new congressional resolution aligns Republicans with the financial industry’s fight to preserve sky-high credit card late fees.
700,000 Undocumented Californians Recently Became Eligible for Medi-Cal. Many May Be Afraid to Sign Up.
Advocates say outreach is needed to ensure deportation fears do not stop immigrants from applying.
On the Origins of Arizona’s New Old Abortion Ban
Today on TAP: A brief look at the 1864 territory and legislature whose strictures Arizonans must heed today
Privatization Warning
A VA advisory panel issues a red alert on outsourcing.
Key Bridge Collapse Spotlights Democrats, Sidelines Hogan
The former governor takes a lower profile, while Democrats rush to the rescue.
Justice’s Slow Prosecution of Trump Is Just the Start of Their Sluggishness
The top leadership at DOJ, including deputy attorney general Lisa Monaco, has failed to take available steps to hold white-collar criminals accountable.