‘There Are No Natural Disasters’: A Conversation With Jacob Remes
How critical disaster studies can teach us what went wrong in Puerto Rico.
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Whither Proposition 13?
A recent California Supreme Court decision could be a major blow to the state's 1978 tax revolt.
The Congressional Bill That Puts Profit Over Public Health
The Regulatory Accountability Act would subject the rule-making process to red tape.
How Leisure Time Transformed Society and Politics
With their newfound spare time in the post-war era, many Americans joined clubs and started attending meetings that rapidly changed political parties in the United States.
Trump Frames Tax Plan as Historic Win for the Middle Class
Trump's tax plan includes cuts for the wealthiest Americans.
How Tribalism Influences Our Financial Decisions
Americans will hurt themselves financially to avoid benefiting the other political party.
How Public-Sector Crowdfunding Can Influence Government Decision-Making
With crowdfunding, even though lots of people can make a big difference, it still tends to be people with money to give who will be the ones giving it.
Florida’s Dependence on Gas Has Repeatedly Left the State Vulnerable During Natural Disasters
Fuel shortages linked to the two recent hurricanes hindered evacuation and now recovery, highlighting our dependency on a fragile resource.
Plans for the Trumps’ New Hotels Are Full of False Starts and Fizzled-Out Partnerships
For a number of cities that the Trumps said they had deals in, there is no evidence of deals at all.