Philip K. Howard

Philip K. Howard, lawyer and author, is Chair of Common Good, a nonpartisan group advocating to simplify government. His new book is Not Accountable: Rethinking the Constitutionality of Public Employee Unions.

INJUSTICE

The Liberal Case Against Public Unions

From bad cops getting new jobs to unfireable bad teachers—the lack of accountability should be a national shame, and an embarrassment to progressives.

Philip K. Howard

WHAT WORKS

Don’t Knock a Third Party—It Might Be the Only Good Option

With every election, voter dissatisfaction grows more pronounced as the Democrats and Republicans fail to deliver good government and the personal responsibility that goes with it.

Philip K. Howard

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LET’S MAKE A DEAL

Jared Kushner Can Do Something Good

In theory, both sides want infrastructure improvements. But Democrats are wedded to burdensome reviews, and Republicans to zero taxes. Kushner: make ’em deal.

Philip K. Howard

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Drain It For Real

Trump Can Save $1 Trillion in 10 Steps

Trump was elected on a mandate to clean out Washington. Does he really intend to keep that promise? Well, here’s how he can do it.

Philip K. Howard

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Way Beyond the Beltway

How to Fix Washington? Move It!

The culture of Washington is totally unchangeable. But we can breathe new life into government agencies by taking them out of Washington. Yes, really.

Philip K. Howard

Philip K. Howard

The Liberal Case Against Public Unions

Don’t Knock a Third Party—It Might Be the Only Good Option

Jared Kushner Can Do Something Good

Trump Can Save $1 Trillion in 10 Steps

How to Fix Washington? Move It!

When Facts Are a Matter of Opinion

Why Your Bridge Will Never Be Fixed

Red Tape Is Strangling Good Samaritans

Government Has Made America Inept

20 Big Thinkers Suggest Ideas to Fix Our Broken Government