Author: danps

Two of the leading voices for financial reform have made uncharacteristically business-friendly noises lately.  Does it represent a change of position, a misunderstanding, or have they always held those opinions? For more...

A long awaited examination of possible ethics violations by the authors of the Bush administration’s torture memos was finally released late last week.  As has seemed typical on this topic, the official document...

The idea of a public option has started to pop up beyond just the health care debate, and pursuing it could provide a very effective complement to the traditional means of protecting the public. For more on pruning back...

Shameless leaders have created a culture of impunity.  Those who want accountability might need to adapt their expectations and keep an eye on the long run. For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.No...

If Ben Bernanke’s nomination to head the Federal Reserve gets scuttled, the head of the Kansas City Fed might be an attractive alternative. For more on pruning back executive power see Pruning Shears.No Associated Press...