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Ducking Out of Duty
Congress is getting roasted for not doing enough to push back against the Trump administration’s growing influence over policy. Some say they’re playing chicken, others call them lame ducks.

Feeling Drained by Politics?
This week, we’re looking at a bill that’s been bouncing around Congress, making it through the House but stalling in the Senate—twice.

An Immigration Wake-Up Call
Thousands of policy ideas are dying on the vine. Just like a raisin in the sun (to quote the poet Langston Hughes).
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Tipping the Scales on Tax Policy
You’ve probably noticed tipping requests popping up everywhere, from coffee shops to self-checkouts. A recent survey has found that nearly 90% of Americans believe that tipping is out of control. Now, tipping is in the spotlight for another reason: taxes.

Big Backlash to Smaller Government
Has this resulted in improved efficiency? Or has the public been feeling the cost? A new bill aims to put federal employees—aka the invisible scaffolding of your daily life—back on stable ground.

Launch and Learn
Katy Perry made waves the last few weeks with her awkward attempt to brand herself into outer space. It backfired.

Vanishing Votes
What do politicians have in common with magicians? While you’re watching one hand, the “magic” is happening with the other.