Author:Matt Bruenig
-
Are State Officials in Nordic Countries Unaccountable?
More confusing takes about what socialism is and is not.
-
Mercatus Study Finds Medicare for All Saves $2 Trillion
We can cover everyone, eliminate cost-sharing, and save money!
-
Nordic State Ownership of Enterprise Is a Real Thing
You can point your fingers at their state-owned enterprises. They exist.
-
Create a Public Bank by Renationalizing Ally Financial
The postal bank is a good idea but it could be done differently.
-
“Do We Want the Government in This Business at All?”
A weak argument against state-owned enterprises that should be retired.
-
New South Wales Launches My Community Dividend Program
An experiment in combining a social wealth fund with participatory budgeting.
-
Allowing Shareholders to Opt Out of Political Spending
The special dividend approach has a problem, but I think I have a solution.
-
Musings on the Meaning of Democratic Socialism
My take on what democratic socialism is and is not all about.
-
Low Income Workers Really Do Struggle to Cover Rent
Even the lowest-rent units are generally out of reach at the minimum wage.
-
What’s Behind the Decline in Women Working?
Latino immigration has increased the number of stay at home wives.