No graphs or maps today. I wanted to cash in on the Zohran Mamdani bonanza before something else becomes the topic of the day. But I’ll get back to Zohran in a minute. I recently read Elizabeth Popp Berman’s book “Thinking Like an Economist,” and it has given me a Read more…
Despite all the madness of the past week, I want to turn my attention back to the Republicans’ so-called Big Beautiful Bill, which continues to move through Congress. The legislation will do many things, most of which involve taking money from poor people and giving money to rich people. The Read more…
Philadelphia’s main transit agency, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is facing a financial cliff. On July 1st, SEPTA will cut service by 45% if state lawmakers do not provide additional funding. Bus routes and regional rail routes will be eliminated, stations will be closed, fares will be raised, and Read more…