Policy

The End of Humira’s Monopoly

Why did it take two decades to bring a competitor to the popular but costly drug?

Deep in the Snow of Texas

How much do we want governments to invest in events that are very disruptive but also very rare?

What Happens if the Government Defaults?

No one knows exactly what would happen, but it won’t be pretty: A Dispatch Explainer.

The Race to Racism

If you start with the conclusion you can talk yourself into anything.

Biden’s Misguided Call for Internet Regulation

Going after Big Tech by reforming Section 230 and limiting data collection would stunt American technological innovation.

Warnings That We Shouldn’t ‘Provoke’ Putin Miss the Point

It’s in our national interest to give Ukraine what it needs to win.

The Case for Moderate Optimism on the Debt Ceiling

A pep talk to myself.

Making China Pay if It Attacks Taiwan

Lawmakers are laying the groundwork for economic sanctions on China if it invades Taiwan.

Tyre Nichols’ Death Renews Calls for Police Reform

As new details of the violent arrest emerge, lawmakers weigh what can be done at the federal level.

‘Gun Safety’ Isn’t the Issue

What Nicholas Kristof doesn’t understand about our national firearms debate.

How Taxpayer Receipts Could Improve the Debate Over Spending

Americans struggle to understand how their tax dollars are spent.

A Freewheeling House

Plus: An interview with a newly appointed member of the China competition committee.

The Pro-Life Movement Comes to a Crossroads

With Roe v. Wade’s demise and a midterm election in the rearview mirror, pro-life activists and legislators contemplate new strategies.

Why Are Eggs So Expensive?

The bird flu isn’t the only factor driving up prices of the kitchen staple: A Dispatch Eggsplainer.

The National Security Implications of Charles McGonigal’s Arrest

The case shows how the government is falling short in monitoring the actions of former agents and officers.