At its core, “Medicare by Choice” is an attempt to thread one of the most politically delicate needles in American policy: how to expand access to affordable healthcare without detonating the existing system in the process. Instead of replacing private insurance outright, the proposal would allow any American—regardless of age—to voluntarily enroll in Medicare. Employers…
Keep the Filibuster and Beat the Shutdown the Right Way
President Trump is right about one thing: Washington’s broken. The endless gridlock, the political posturing, and now another government shutdown. It’s enough to make any sensible American want to throw the rulebook out the window. But there’s one rule we can’t afford to toss: the Senate filibuster. Yes, it’s frustrating. Yes, it slows things down.…
Cutting Off the Money Trail: A Look at the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Crackdown on Terror-Funding Nonprofits
Today, we’re zeroing in on a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that hands the Treasury Department the power to yank the tax-exempt status of nonprofits that are found to support terrorism. Now, on the surface, that sounds like a no-brainer. I mean, who wants their tax dollars subsidizing groups that cozy up…
Shared Burden, Shared Blessing: A Look at the SNAP State Cost-Sharing Provision
As we continue our deep dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), we turn our attention to another provision impacting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Beginning in fiscal year 2028, the bill would require states to shoulder 5% of the costs of the program. For those of us who believe in the…
Trump’s $1 Billion Bet: Boosting Investment or Betting the Farm?
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a plan to fast-track federal permits for energy and construction projects worth over $1 billion has certainly turned some heads—and ruffled some feathers. On the surface, it sounds like a slam dunk: cut through red tape, create jobs, and spur investment. As someone who believes in the power of economic…
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