stLouISTWill Anyone Hold Larry Summers Responsible for His Promotion of a Crypto Scam?
The prominent centrist economist was affiliated with the disgraced crypto firm DCG for over half a decade.
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Solar Could Become a Model for Sectoral Bargaining
A new deal between the electricians, laborers, and operating engineers aims to set national standards for solar work.
The New Speaker Is Not Just Trump’s Man; He’s Putin’s Man, Too
Today on TAP: Whence Mike Johnson’s opposition to funding Ukraine’s defense? Putin is his fellow gay-bashing bro.
Dueling Petitions Highlight DOJ–Big Tech Revolving Door
While Google seeks to toss Jonathan Kanter off a pending case concerning its adtech business, the company hired a law firm that previously represented its direct competitors.
No One Knows Sheila Jackson Lee Like Houston Does
Although a front-runner in the mayor’s race, the congresswoman was vulnerable long before a now-infamous audio recording went viral.
Apple’s Cooperation on Right to Repair May Be a Bait and Switch
The White House praises the tech giant’s support for federal pro-repair legislation—but Apple’s vertical dominance puts into question what a national right-to-repair law would actually look like.
Electing a Speaker Isn’t the Hard Part
The governing slog for Mike Johnson begins.
Big Tech Loses One
Today on TAP: But trench warfare over U.S. trade policy continues.
Greta Is Always Right
Most Americans do not want all-out war in Gaza.
Andy Kim Takes the Leap
The three-term New Jersey Democrat explains to the Prospect why he decided to challenge indicted Sen. Robert Menendez.
Trump’s Plan to Destroy NATO Would Spark Untold Chaos
If America reneges on its treaty commitments, the result will be mass rearmament and likely nuclear proliferation.
‘$23 Billion Up for Grabs’
Joe Biden’s embrace of VA outsourcing just got worse.
Why Are House Republicans Still Being Paid With Your Tax Dollars?
Today on TAP: When government shuts down, federal employees aren’t paid. When Republicans shut down Congress, they still collect their checks.
Republicans Take Knife-Fight Politics to Its Logical Conclusion
The House Speaker mess is an extension of a culture of dirty tricks.
The Corporate Capture of DEI
How America’s capitalists sugarcoat reactionary policies with cheap support for diversity, equity, and inclusion
Sanders Seeks Investigation of NIH Licensing Practices
The senator wants the inspector general to probe why the NIH licensed a potentially lucrative cancer drug to an obscure company linked to a former employee.
The U.S. and Europe in a Time of Crisis
Today on TAP: Military stresses are compounded by economic divisions.
The War on Gaza II
The discussion about Israel and Gaza continues with writer and activist Layla Al-Sheikh.
Republicans Are Breaking America’s Ancient Constitution
Parliaments have mechanisms for resolving the impasse in the House of Representatives. The U.S. does not.
The Roots of Today’s Republicans
It all goes back to Nixon.