The Trump administration’s decision to cut off federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, better known as LAHSA, is exactly the kind of story that makes everyone retreat to their assigned political corners. Conservatives hear “fraud,” “mismanagement,” and “billions in homelessness spending” and immediately start checking their blood pressure. Progressives hear “Trump,” “funding…
Work and Welfare: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Medicaid
Over the past week or so, we’ve delved into the tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, President Trump's flagship legislation aimed at revitalizing America’s economy, restoring common sense to federal policy, and, let’s be honest, making bureaucrats sweat a little. Now, let’s look at the changes it would make to Medicaid. Today,…
The Birthright Citizenship Debate: A Constitutional, Moral, and Practical Analysis
The question of birthright citizenship is back in the spotlight, with President-elect Donald Trump vowing to end automatic citizenship for those born in the United States to non-citizen parents. This has stirred constitutional debate, historical analysis, and plenty of fiery opinions. The issue invites us to reflect on the balance between the rule of law,…
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