Can Our ‘Labs of Democracy’ Once Again Deliver?
In the near future, our states will have to determine whether we truly tax the rich.
Congress Made It Harder to Give Teachers Raises
Under the new GOP tax law, states that pay teachers a living wage subsidize states that pay them poorly.
These States are Taking Tax Reform into Their Own Hands
Massachusetts, California, and Oregon are all launching campaigns to combat rising inequality. Other states should take note.
A Commencement Address for the Most Indebted Class Ever
The average debt for a college graduate is $37,000 and the system is trying to squeeze you harder than any generation before. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
A Higher Education Revolution
More robust estate taxes could cover the cost of making public colleges and universities tuition-free.
Enough Budget Slashing, Let’s Flip
A powerful solution to state deficits is to invert each state’s tax structure.