Personal thoughts, unpublished articles, and links to media hits

Supporting Black Lives Matter and Condemning the Capitol Riot is Not Hypocritical

In the aftermath of the Capitol’s siege by a Trump-supporting mob, some on the right have chosen to focus on hypocrisy on the left....

How Republicans Will Censor Republicans Online

Changing default liability would be one of the most destructive options the Trump administration could pursue.

First to Tackle Entitlement Reform Wins

Both parties want to avoid spending cuts to areas most important to their voter bases, but they want to minimize money going to the other pa

Indiana GOP could choose coal over free markets

Energy, environmental, and consumer groups see little sense in halting a statewide move toward cheap and clean electricity.

Why Are Zero-Wasters Upset About a Waste-Free Delivery Service?

Making low-waste lifestyles more accessible and cost-effective are important steps for reducing total trash produced in the economy

New Federal Tax Law Will Send More Illinoisans Packing

The GOP’s new cap on SALT deductions makes it harder for Illinois and other high-tax states to solve their migration issues.

How to Create a Drug Crisis

How did one of the most aggressive marketing campaigns in pharmaceutical industry become the most attractive strategy?

Propaganda and Illinois' Progressive Income Tax

Who is “rich?” Taxpayers never seem to ask this question.

Entitlement, Shame, and Gratitude : The Case for Reimagining Social Privilege

The left and the right could find more common ground if they returned to the basic understanding of "privilege."

Income Inequality and the Relativity of Success

Such a claim looks only at the number of people below the 25th percentile and not the quality of life of people below that arbitrary line.