I Gave It a Nudge But It Won’t Budge
New research suggests the superficial appeal of governing by light touch founders in the health arena where so many "unhealthy nudges" are already in place.
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Truly Smart Cars May Start Chatting With Each Other
Highway administrators say car-mounted Wi-Fi system could let cars and trucks gossip with each other on the road, dramatically improving safety and efficiency.
Rules That Improve the Business Environment?
As the Porter Hypothesis — that well-structured environmental regulations can help businesses — marks two decades, resistance to the concept remains strong.
Following the Money a Year After Citizens United
Observers thought heaps of anonymous cash would flood U.S. campaign coffers after the controversial Supreme Court decision. They were right.
Are More Gun Laws for Mentally Ill Off Target?
Obsessing over the role mental illness played in the Gabrielle Giffords shooting avoids the larger issue of gun violence, argues the former head of the American Psychiatric Association.
Linking Uncivil Rhetoric With Violent Acts
Political scientists have long wondered if violent political speech can be linked to political violence, a question given urgency in the wake of the shooting of Gabrielle Giffords.
The Practical Effect of Cultivating Selflessness
A UCLA researcher argues that rather than assuming people are basically selfish, government could more profitably encourage pro-social behavior.
Constitutionality Is in the Eye of the Beholder
Republican attempts to ensure legislation conforms to the Constitution won't end the ongoing debate over what the document means.
Toasting Government’s Good Ideas From 2010
Despite this year's bitter politics, the government found some new ways to encourage nonpartisan innovation and transparency.
Sticking to Your Resolutions, With Uncle Sam
USA.gov has tapped guidance from across government agencies to help you keep that New Year's Resolution to manage your debt better, or quit smoking, or drink less alcohol.