Seen This MovieThe Cocaine Monkeys of Defense SpendingThey talk nice about cuts, but Republicans won’t say no to the Pentagon, and in the end, they’ll cut a deal that ups domestic spending too.Veronique de Rugy
HypocritesThe Real Corporate Shills: DemocratsYes, the GOP is the party of big business overall. But on the Export-Import Bank, the Democrats are the real lickspittles.Veronique de Rugy
BROKEN CLOCKOne Cheer for Obama's Budget!One in three workers are subject to occupational licensing laws that destroy economic mobility. Thankfully, the president would like to change that. Veronique de Rugy
OPEN UPMaking Free Trade SexyThe president’s lukewarm embrace of truly unfettered international trade leaves a lot to be desired. Veronique de Rugy
Small BlessingsWhat We Need Is a Seinfeld CongressThe GOP Congress can make three small but meaningful improvements to our national life, and all it has to do is what it does best: nothing.Veronique de Rugy
PORKMerry Christmas, Defense Contractors!Congress’ abomination of a defense spending bill is all about pleasing weapons manufacturers and diverting funds to useless projects. Veronique de Rugy
LET THEM INWhy America Needs More ImmigrantsDon’t let the nativists fool you: America is wealthier and better off when low-skill immigrants arrive en masse. Veronique de Rugy
HOPE & CHANGEHow a GOP Senate Can Help the PoorRight now, the Republicans are riding high due. But if they want to stay in power and help Americans in the process, they need to change their priorities. Veronique de Rugy
Hey, Big SpenderGOP Takeover? Dems Have Nothing to FearHey, Democrats, trust me on this one: The all-talk, no-action Republicans aren’t going to challenge business as usual. They never really do.Veronique de Rugy
Nanny StateWho's Regulating the Regulators?As the Goldman Sachs tapes show, regulators almost always fail. In other cases, they cheat consumers out of choices. Leave it to the market.Veronique de Rugy
