U.S. Sugar Policy: A Bitter Pill for Americans
The U.S. International Trade Administration found that the sugar program kills three manufacturing jobs for every sugar-producing job that it protects.
No Better Time Than Now to Pass Justice Reform
We can do better than using a one-size-fits-all sentencing regime that lumps nonviolent offenders with violent ones. Pass justice reform now.
PROMESA Is the Way Forward for Puerto Rico
The bill known as PROMESA would set up a control board to manage Puerto Rico's debt at no cost to taxpayers.
Congress Should Follow the Red States’ Lead on Criminal-Justice Reform
Criminal-justice reform began in the Republican-controlled red states; now, it’s time for Congress to follow their lead.
The Tax Code Won’t Reform Itself: Give Congress a Deadline
In order to compel the next Congress to act on tax reform, Congress should give itself a statutory deadline.
End the Threat of Internet Access Taxes
There's a bipartisan consensus against taxing Internet access -- but the tax is too good a bargaining chip for Congress to let it go.
How to Restrain Obama’s Spending
Congress must add riders to the budget bill to restrain and specify Obama's spending.
Ending the Sweetheart Sugar Deal
The federal government sets the maximum output of every sugar producer, sets limits on how much sugar we can import, and heavily taxes any in excess. That's nuts.
Criminal-Justice Reform Is a Conservative Cause
In Congress, conservatives are introducing federal legislation that follows the lead of conservative states that are implementing successful criminal-justice reform.
The High Costs of Over-incarceration
We are putting in prison too many people who should not be there.