Is a Tax Repatriation Holiday a Good Idea?
The 2004 holiday didn't work as intended, and there's little reason to believe another one will be any different.
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Can Apprenticeships Save the Middle Class?
The Trump administration is doubling down on the workforce development model that made the president a (reality television) star: apprenticeships.
Technology Transfer Could Drive Down Global CO2 Emissions by 25 Percent
Exporting green technology will help lower emissions—but not without pools like the Green Climate Fund.
Do Ethics Have a Place in Business Schools?
Research tends to show that business school tanks ethical and moral standards. But a generational shift is offering new hope.
If Impeachment Stalls, Will Liberals Be Willing to Stop Trump?
Centrists scream "impeachment" and turn to the FBI—but they're too afraid to turn to the people.
Can Lifetime Career Loans Help Dislocated Workers?
A new report argues for lifetime career loans as part of a modern New Deal for American workers.
The Future of Medicine Depends on Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions
Biomedical researchers can see a future where genetic tests are used to treat and prevent many diseases before major symptoms even present themselves. But that future won't be possible without strong insurance protections for pre-existing conditions.
Inside the Mind of America’s Favorite Gun Researcher
John Lott is a one-man pro-gun research machine whose work has been cited nearly 200 times by the National Rifle Association. The problem? Many of his peers have major misgivings about his methods.
The Story Behind Portland’s Corporate Divestiture
A fierce group of local activists, including a cappella group Raging Grannies, brought about a deciding vote. Though Portland will likely lose $4.5 million annually starting in 2020, its city council will have more time to address other pressing issues, including homelessness.
How the Paris Agreement Actually Fits With Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda
On Tuesday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres made the nationalist case for remaining in the Paris Agreement.