Saudi Arabia's Very Public, Very Risky Palace Intrigue
The arrest of 11 senior figures, including one of the world’s richest men, is a sign of the crown prince’s consolidation of power.
How 'Citizen Housewives' Made Food Cheaper and Safer
A new book examines the legacy of the women-led consumer protests of the mid-20th century.
Denver Built Up Its Public Transit, but Where Are All the Riders?
Thirteen years after a vote that poured resources into transportation, most residents haven’t changed their habits.
Have Republicans Abandoned the Ownership Society?
Encouraging people to buy a home was a hallmark of President George W. Bush’s economic policy. The new GOP tax bill marks a retreat from that philosophy.
The Original Sin of the GOP Tax Plan
How did a proposal to simplify the tax code become such a mess? Blame its first principles.
The U.S. Economy Reaches Lowest Unemployment Rate Since 2000
In October, the country added 261,000 jobs, picking up after a short slump.
The GOP Targets America’s Most Loved and Hated Tax Break
Liberal groups wanted to get rid of the mortgage-interest deduction. But not in the way that congressional Republicans are doing it.
Who Is Jerome Powell, Trump’s Pick for Fed Chair?
His nomination represents a political compromise, as he's a regulation-cautious Republican who would likely keep up the policies of his Democratic predecessor.
John Grisham Skewers the For-Profit Law-School Industry
The author discusses his latest book, The Rooster Bar, which was inspired by a 2014 article in The Atlantic, “The Law-School Scam.”
Donald Trump Jr.'s Hilariously Bad Tweet
So much revealed in one not-very-funny joke
How Trump's Corporate-Tax Plan Could Send American Jobs Overseas
The president maintains his proposal would limit offshoring. A major provision of it would do just the opposite.
Donald Trump Is Incredibly Lucky to Have This Economy
The most unpopular president in modern history presides over economic conditions that would otherwise predict strong approval for the typical commander in chief.
The Essential Questions the GOP Tax Bill Will Finally Answer
After months of secret talks, Republicans are just about ready to provide the critical details of their long-awaited proposal for tax reform.
The Educators Helping Students Through Trauma
A comic strip depicts how one New Orleans school’s emphasis on student safety and emotional well-being has helped a 13-year-old navigate a family crisis.
The U.S. Isn’t Prepared for the Next Recession
When it comes—and it will, eventually—it’ll be worse than necessary.
The Homes Are Mobile, but Many Residents Are Stuck
A new book catalogues how people living in trailer parks miss out on the benefits of conventional homeownership.
Trump Is Turning the Fed Pick Into a Reality Show
Why, yes, the president of the United States did create an Instagram teaser for his forthcoming central-banking announcement.
Innovation and Urban Inequality Go Hand in Hand
A new study finds a correlation between the number of patents a city produces and economic segregation within its limits.
When Rich Places Want to Secede
At the core of Catalonia’s separatist movement is an argument that a country’s better-off regions shouldn’t have to pay to cover their less productive counterparts.
Google's Profits Are Exploding Because the Web Is Massive
The company's global ad business is now larger than that of Facebook, Alibaba, Baidu, Twitter, Amazon, and Snap, combined.