Nice from CJR—to understand Trump and Mamdani’s love fest, consider the president’s vulnerability on affordability. We made the same point Friday in @washingtonmonthly.com.

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Trump meets with Mamdani, whose unlikely New York City win was fueled by the affordability crisis, as Vance offers conflicting explanations for high prices. @rmpwolfe.bsky.social reports.

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Medicaid work requirements do not work. Republicans are eager to impose these tests, but the data show that such requirements hurt hospitals, drive up insurance costs, and put people out of work. Here’s why:

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The "abundance agenda" has captured Democratic policy circles with an optimistic vision: cut red tape, build more housing, deploy clean energy faster. But what if red tape isn't the primary bottleneck holding back American prosperity?

The supply-side agenda is really getting out of hand, folks

After Friday's late-night purging of inspectors general, read Mike Lofgren's prescient story on the history of these watchdogs, a prime target for the new administration:

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I've been writing about birthright citizenship for 20 years. This thread strings together my opinion pieces (not law review tomes, which I will post separately). I wrote a book about the Fourteenth Amendment and I debated John Eastman 20 years ago about his vile plan to end birthright citizenship./1

1/ Want a real raise? Tie employer-healthcare plans to Medicare rates, and watch your earnings jump.

Phillip Longman explains why your paycheck feels smaller than it should—and how to fix it in our new issue...🧵

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“Ten New Ideas for the Democratic Party to Help the Working Class, and Itself.”

From @glastris.bsky.social in the new issue of the @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social

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Healthcare, transportation, & the care economy are each captured by giant corporations or private equity, resulting in higher costs & horrible service.

Three new articles from Open Markets staff in @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social point toward solutions

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The @washingtonmonthly.bsky.social's new issue has arrived: "Ten New Ideas for the Democratic Party to Help the Working Class, and Itself."

Here's what's in the package: ...🧵