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UCLA’s Ronald Mellor on Tacitus, Roman Emperors, & Despotism
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffDr. Mellor delves into the enduring influence of Tacitus, the great Roman historian, on both America’s Founding Fathers and contemporary understanding of politics and government. He discusses Tacitus’s insights on the early Roman emperors, unchecked authority, moral judgment of leadership, and the decline of the Roman Republic, as well as ancient lessons for modern governance.
Testimony – Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions
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Poor Housing Incentives: Tax Credits Reward Politicians Not Neighbors in Need
/in Featured, Housing, News, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffJoe Selvaggi interviews Chris Edwards, Chair of Fiscal Studies at CATO Institute, about his research on the 40-year history of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. They delve into its features, effects, and potential alternatives that could provide greater benefits at lower costs to taxpayers.
Tufts Prof. Elizabeth Setren on METCO’s Proven Results
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffProf. Setren discusses her recent study of METCO, a pioneering voluntary school desegregation program under which Massachusetts students in Boston and Springfield are bused to surrounding suburban districts. She discusses METCO’s history, the academic performance of students in the program, enrollment challenges, long-term benefits, and disparities among students.
Biden’s Budget Breakdown: Pragmatic Progress or Political Posturing
/in Featured, News, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffJoe Selvaggi talks with Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Brian Reidl about how the contours of President Biden’s recently released budget proposal reveal a persistent, bipartisan reluctance to address profound structural deficits.