April 2011 Archives

 
  1. Monday, Apr 25, 2011, 7:53 AM

    Democracy Editor Tomasky Joins Newsweek/Daily Beast

    We’re pleased to announce that Editor Michael Tomasky will be joining Newsweek/The Daily Beast as special correspondent, writing pieces for The Daily Beast and columns and features for Newsweek. He will continue as Democracy’s editor.

    The Editors
  2. Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011, 6:02 PM

    In Defense of Blue-Ribbon Commissions

    Progressives should see commissions as tools for effective governance, especially in a time when many conservatives seem intent on not governing at all. We still need to govern, and any institutions that reinforce the idea of responsible, sober governance need our support.

    Jordan Tama
  3. Monday, Apr 18, 2011, 5:27 PM

    The Path to Growth Runs Through the Middle Class

    Too often, we think of good jobs or boosting incomes for middle-class families as the outcome of growth. But a key lesson from the past few years is that placing the incomes of the middle class at the center of our growth framework may be the only path to sustainable growth.

    Heather Boushey
  4. Friday, Apr 15, 2011, 1:45 AM

    As Seen in Democracy: White House Unveils Taxpayer Receipt

    In our current issue, Ethan Porter, former managing editor of Democracy, and David Kendall, senior fellow for health and fiscal policy for Third Way, introduced the idea of a taxpayer receipt: a personalized receipt that would break down for taxpayers where their tax dollars went. It turns out the White House may have been paying attention.

    Elbert Ventura
  5. Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011, 5:49 PM

    Finally—Presidential Moral Clarity

    President Obama gave a terrific speech on “the kind of future we want” and “the kind of country we believe in” to take control of the budget and deficit-cutting agenda in Washington and beyond.

    Theda Skocpol
  6. Wednesday, Apr 6, 2011, 11:50 AM

    The Ryan Budget: Voodoo Economics Redux

    On Tuesday morning, Republican Representative Paul Ryan released a budget plan that would slash spending over the next few decades with no increase in taxes and very limited cuts to defense programs. It’s like a stool with only one leg. It will not stand.

    Isabel Sawhill
  7. Tuesday, Apr 5, 2011, 12:56 PM

    Financing Innovation with a Carbon Tax

    Given the budget crunch, how are we going to afford these new public investments in clean energy innovation? One provocative and bold approach—an innovation carbon price—would dramatically quicken the pace for discovering and developing clean technologies.

    Robert Atkinson

 

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