U.S. economy watchers and Biden administration officials have expressed their bewilderment at the persistently poor ratingsthe president has received for his management of the economy. Job growth has been robust, the country has been at or near full employment during the past year, and the labor force participation rate has risen above the level that pessimists regarded as its ceiling. President Biden has also successfully negotiated landmark economic legislation to invest in infrastructure and advanced manufacturing. So, what’s going on?
William Galston discusses a new U.S. Census Bureau report whichhelps answer this question and the implications for the upcoming presidential election.
America’s support for Ukraine. Michael E. O’Hanlon writes that though we should work toward a two-phase strategy for Ukraine, it is too soon to restrict or scale back aid.
Cities must rethink their transportation networks. Work commutes remain down in America, but people are still finding reasons to leave their homes. Caroline George and Adie Tomer make the case for a more neighborhood-centric approach to infrastructure planning.
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