Policy analysis and political commentary from Matt Yglesias.
The article explores how upscale liberals are becoming increasingly aware of their class identity and the implications it has for their political beliefs and social activism.
The article explores the cultural significance of Quinceañeras in the context of shifting Republican dynamics, highlighting how traditions intersect with contemporary political landscapes.
Plus the case for proportional representation, Obama’s foreign policy, and an S-Bahn for Greater Boston
The article explores how restrictive policies are hindering the British economy, arguing that these measures stifle growth and innovation, ultimately harming the nation's financial prospects.
The collapse of romantic infrastructure is an engineering failure, not a Gen Z character flaw
Despite sweeping support and real substance, a poorly drafted investor ban could kill the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The article explores the potential benefits of having large institutional investors own all rental housing, examining how this could impact affordability, management, and housing stability.
More “calling out” by the same leaders of the same institutions isn’t going to work
Generous school spending doesn’t always deliver results
Off-grid systems use cheap old-fashioned batteries that aren’t recycled properly
A blockbuster Senate vote, shaky fee waivers, and a study that says building won’t bring affordability in this lifetime all hit the housing conversation