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January 9, 2019
Alexander Sammon
Elwood, Illinois (Pop. 2,200), Has Become a Vital Hub of America’s Consumer Economy. And It’s Hell.
The rural town south of Chicago is now a crucial stop for Amazon, Wal-Mart, IKEA, Home Depot, and other giant retailers. Developers had promised growth and good jobs. So why is everyone so miserable?
February 13, 2018
Emily Atkin
The Solution to Trump’s Infrastructure Problems: Raise the Gas Tax
His $1.5 trillion proposal falls short of what's needed, and it's riddled with questionable assumptions. Here's how he can fix it.
January 3, 2018
David Dayen
The Anti-Populism of Trump’s Infrastructure Policy
The president has shown little interest in public works projects that help ordinary Americans.
August 17, 2017
Bryce Covert
Trump’s White Supremacist Economic Agenda
His infrastructure proposals were eclipsed this week by the controversy in Charlottesville. But they have more in common than you might think.
July 19, 2017
Alex Shephard
Donald Trump is determined to turn his Waterloo into
Groundhog Day
.
April 12, 2017
Graham Vyse
Repealing Obamacare is Trump’s
Groundhog Day
.
December 22, 2016
Jeet Heer
Washington Is Governed by Fear Now
Trump and Republicans in Congress have good reason to be scared of each other—and that might hold the party together, despite conflicting agendas.
November 11, 2016
David Dayen
Beware Donald Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
Democrats think they can work with Trump to repair the country's roads and bridges. But there's a hitch.
August 2, 2016
Fernando Lara
The Cost of Rio’s Construction Frenzy
March 15, 2016
Gwyneth Kelly
The D.C. Metro is shutting down for a day, as it should.
February 15, 2016
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Tom Vanderbilt
The Long and Crumbling Road
Infrastructure is everywhere, and its upkeep is proving impossible.
July 28, 2015
Thomas Wahl
,
Shaleen Jain
Floods are Getting Worse, and America’s Coasts Are Unprepared
May 13, 2015
Rebecca Leber
House Republicans Aim to Cut Amtrak Funding the Day After Philadelphia Derailment
February 2, 2015
Danny Vinik
President Obama's New Budget Just Got Better With These Two Proposals
July 29, 2014
Danny Vinik
Congress Is Running out of Time to Pass These Necessary Bills
July 24, 2014
Danny Vinik
Congress Is Almost as Dysfunctional as Ever
It's unable to address these three big issues
July 15, 2014
Danny Vinik
The Highway Trust Fund Bill Is Congress at its Worst
Short-term? Check. Last-minute? Check. Short-sighted? Check.
July 14, 2014
Danny Vinik
Here's Definitive Proof That Republicans Don't Care About the Long-Term Unemployed
July 2, 2014
Danny Vinik
QEDaily: Fixing Our Roads Shouldn't Be This Hard
June 24, 2014
Danny Vinik
Congress Is Weighing Some Bafflingly Bad Ideas for Fixing Our Crumbling Bridges and Roads
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