Brink Lindsey, co-author of the new book The Captured Economy, argues that the decline of labor unions necessitates a modern solution to worker representation.
Judith Shulevitz on whether the sexual misconduct scandals will usher in a woman-friendly workplace.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis analyze Doug Jones’s chances against the scandal-engulfed Roy Moore in the Alabama Senate race
Political scientist Steve Teles argues that the punitive response to the sexual misconduct of Al Franken and others should be proportional to the offense. Plus: Does Trump deserve respect?
Kate Lister, author of the upcoming book A Curious History of Sex, explains how overexposure to pornography is changing sex norms for teenagers.
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis discuss Joe Biden’s 2020 chances in light of his history with women.
Jorge Juan Rodriguez V explains how voter abstention made a powerful political statement in Puerto Rico’s recent independence plebiscite. Plus: What our laws say about who we are.
Glenn Loury and political scientist Steve Teles, co-author of the new book The Captured Economy, debate whether popular culture’s open rejection of Trump does harm to the legitimacy of the presidential office.
Omar El Akkad discusses the work of writing his dystopian novel, American War. Plus: Where fossil fuels lead to civil war.