#ChecksChecksChecks: Why We Need a Universal Basic Income Now
We need to act fast. Americans who rely on hourly wages and tips are already facing restrictions on their ability to earn an income.
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Context Matters for Nudgers, Too: A Lesson from One of the Most Diverse Countries on Earth
Applying behavioral science in one of the most diverse countries in the world is not easy. But the work offers lessons for behavioral scientists everywhere.
To Fight Polarization, Ask, “How Does That Policy Work?”
When people discover that they don’t know as much as they thought they did, something interesting happens: their political attitudes become less extreme.
Why We Hate Taxes, and Why Some People Want Us To
Special interests in the U.S. want the tax process to be opaque and difficult. Is it any wonder Americans hate taxes?
It’s Time to Rethink What Counts as a Voter Turnout Strategy
Making people’s lives better makes them more likely to vote. Is it time to move beyond traditional turnout strategies?
Work Requirements Are (Socially) Toxic Sludge
Work requirements for anti-poverty programs don’t encourage work. Instead, their principal effect is stripping people of the benefits they rely on to survive.