Alison O'Leary
How Criminal Tax Enforcement Works
Recent debates about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have raised questions about whether the agency could be weaponized…
K-12 Education in America: How Curricula Differ Across States
The concept of a singular "American" public education system is a myth. The United States operates more than…
How All 50 States Approach Education Policy
The United States has no single national education system. Instead, 50 distinct state systems operate with different priorities,…
How to Apply for Both a U.S. Passport Book and Card
Can you apply for both a passport book and a passport card online at the same time? The…
The Case for Investing in Public Transit
Public transportation moves nearly three million Americans daily, but its impact extends beyond getting people from point A…
Can Government Oversight Fix Toxic Fumes on Planes?
For nearly three million daily air travelers in the United States, the air inside aircraft cabins represents a…
How Attorneys General Have Balanced Politics and Independence Since Watergate
The Attorney General holds one of the most conflicted positions in American government. As a Cabinet member, they…
National Housing Emergency? What a Declaration Could Mean
The United States faces a housing crisis that has priced out many American families from homeownership. With median…
The Debate Over Trump’s Proposed $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration signed a presidential proclamation that imposed a $100,000 fee on new…
Is the FCC Ready for the Digital Age? A 90-Year-Old Agency Faces Modern Challenges
In the heart of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Communications Act of…
How the FCC Controls Your Phone, TV, and Internet
From the smartphone in your pocket and the Wi-Fi that connects it, to the emergency alerts that buzz…
A Case Against the Left-Right “Blame Game” for Political Violence
An anonymous reader writes to us: Why don’t you list in sequential order all the violence committed by…
Is Political Violence Rising in America?
The gunshot that killed Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025 sparked renewed concern about…
A History of Unemployment Benefits in the United States
Unemployment Insurance is a key part of America's social safety net. This federal-state partnership provides temporary, partial wage…
Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Nomination: How He Compares to Past Presidential Winners
The Nobel Peace Prize is the world's most prestigious recognition for peacemaking. In over a century, four sitting…