Besides his suit and tie, David Morales had little to set him apart from the other 20-somethings he met as he campaigned over Memorial Day weekend to be the next mayor of Providence, R.I. He stopped among the deal-seekers at a clothing swap to try on a blue velvet blazer. He leaped before a crowd…
Shortly after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Africa a public health emergency, a reporter asked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he was worried about the virus. Six Americans had already been exposed. His response was brief: “Yeah, we’re working on it.” In the nearly three weeks since, as the…
In considering the release of Alan Milburn’s report, we need to take into account the support structures in the home nations of the UK (Number of young people out of work or training in UK could hit 1.25m by early 2030s, 27 May). In the 1970s, 80s and 90s, UK governments had a effective tool…
Political parties positioned at the center of the ideological spectrum continue to play a significant role in several European countries. However, recent electoral cycles and opinion surveys indicate that these parties face challenges in addressing concerns expressed by parts of the electorate. Across multiple EU member states, issues such as the cost of living, energy…
Donald Trump casts himself as a champion of American business. In many ways, he is. He has slashed corporate taxes. He is rolling back regulations and embracing industries like artificial intelligence. Yet the payoff is far smaller than many business leaders expected, and our economy is losing momentum. The reason is simple. Mr. Trump’s constant…
