Follow the Money
What Politicians Mean When They Ask for More Education Spending

Why hasn’t the increase in K-12 investment translated into better student outcomes?

Crude Economics
OPEC’s Big Bet Has a Fatal Flaw

US oil companies are in much better shape than the cartel seems to think.

Under Pressure
Finland Faces Kremlin Media Assault

Russia is increasingly bringing its hybrid warfare tactics to its neighbor in the north.

Immigration and 2016
On Immigration, a Nation Divided

A look ahead at how the issue will play out in tonight’s debates.

Higher Education Watch
A College Ranking That Matters

Some things are more important to a university’s mission than admissions rates.

Hong Kong Chaos
Loyalists and Localists Face Off in Hong Kong Legislature

The chaos in Hong Kong’s legislature will re-ignite a debate over how to handle activists who openly defy Beijing.

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Hillary vs. Donald
Choosing Wisely

On whom will we bestow the grand title of the lesser evil?

Political Decay
Democratic Norms Are Collapsing

And we all share the blame.

Delivering Health
What “Narrow” Health Networks Can Tell Us About Single Payer

If you give up choice, you can save money. But do Americans want to give up choice?

Foolish Fuel Subsidies
The Battle Greens Should Be Fighting

Fossil fuel subsidies are bad for both the environment and the global economy.

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