Dangers of Cutting IRS Funding, Black and Latino-Majority Cities, and More

January 27, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service building is seen in Washington

Cutting IRS funding is a gift to America’s wealthiest tax evaders

“Cutting IRS funding is a terrible idea. A well-funded IRS can distribute emergency aid quickly, serve taxpayers efficiently, and help ensure that millionaires have to follow the tax laws just like everyone else. It’s an essential investment in good government,” argues Vanessa Williamson.

Couple walking in bridge in New York City

Recognizing Black and Latino-majority cities is the first step to finding a real world Wakanda

While the comic book film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is a work of fiction, its creators understand the real-life potential of Black and brown coalitions. In new research, Andre Perry and Manann Donoghoe shed light on Black and Latino-majority cities throughout the U.S. and explain how racial coalitions can improve local prosperity.

Members of the Jan. 6 Committee during a public hearing

The Jan. 6 committee’s notes

The Jan. 6 committee did more than just release a narrative report, it provided a wealth of documents that underlie that report. Benjamin Wittes explores these notes and argues that the committee’s approach offers a powerful model for future investigative bodies.

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