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- "We remember the 1980s as this optimistic time, when, in fact, there was a profound sense of anxiety around declining U.S. industrial competitiveness."
- Digital tech influences minds, democracies, and cultures. Where's the counter-movement? It's coming.
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- Can we create a digital economy that strengthens democracy instead of eroding it? This week in Hypertext ⤵️
- Yesterday’s VET Act hearing made one thing clear: The discipline and technical skill that veterans get from military operations are exactly what our energy sector needs right now. We applaud Rep. Jen Kiggans and @houlahan.house.gov for leading this bipartisan charge!
- Does the abundance movement need to expand its ambitions? Should the conversation shift from affordability to shared purpose? Join Brink Lindsey and @jerusalem.bsky.social TONIGHT from 4-6 to discuss! RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/abundance-...
- Earlier this month, Ross Douthat argued that “the liberal order can’t heal itself.” The next day, @jvl.bsky.social told liberals to stop the masochism. But the answer is neither despair nor restoration, but a liberal reconstruction. hypertext.niskanencenter.org/p/lets-bake-...
- Across red, blue, and purple states, a quiet bipartisan consensus is forming—immigrant workforce participation is an economic necessity. We're proud to release our comprehensive, 50-state review of policy activity in this area from 2020–2024!
- And better yet, there are some pretty clear through lines that emerge from successful reforms. ➡️ Reduce credentialing and licensing barriers ➡️ Expand opportunities for English language learning and digital literacy ➡️ Broaden access to workforce training and services
- 🩺 Good news! State lawmakers are addressing doctor shortages head-on.
- Every federal contract starts with a solicitation — the government’s request for proposals or quotes from prospective suppliers. Per Neil Miller, the warning signs of a failed project are usually already evident during the solicitation process. www.niskanencenter.org/spotting-con...
- When the federal government contracts with businesses, it often forces them to follow rigid checklists instead of focusing on functional results. The same processes that slow agencies down end up written into contracts too, limiting the government and its vendors.
- New analysis from Gil Guerra & Claire Holba shows that U.S. military actions in Venezuela could drive an additional 1.7 to 3 million people to flee Venezuela.
- State and local governments are taking aim at high housing costs with preapproved building plans for homes. Now the idea is catching on at the federal level too!
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- NEW: To keep the lights on between now and 2030, the U.S. will need nuclear/fossil fuels and renewables. Choosing between them isn't an option.
- In order to get a progressivism that can build again, progressives have to embrace pragmatism.
- Hundreds of U.S. counties need additional labor and also have the housing capacity necessary to welcome new residents. Our new Migration Match Index lets policymakers see exactly where those opportunities are. www.niskanencenter.org/mapping-amer...
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- Per @pahlkadot.bsky.social, “every state, and of course our federal government, needs to care less about passing laws and more about making good on the promises they represent.”
- Smart immigration policy is a strategic asset, and other countries know it. While the U.S. now charges a $100k fee for H-1B visas, peer countries are racing to recruit the workers America is turning away. www.niskanencenter.org/the-global-r...
- Labor shortages and population decline are hitting communities across the U.S. At the same time, migrants are struggling to find opportunity. Cassandra Zimmer's Migration Match Index identifies a way to solve both problems.
- The Clinton administration spent 8 years "Reinventing Government.” So, 31 years later, why are we trying to fix government inefficiency? That's what this issue of Hypertext tackles⬇️
- Mamdani's big, bold visions inspired New Yorkers. Big, bold visions rely on strong foundations. The civil service system is the bedrock of that foundation.
- Voters want a legal, orderly, and fair immigration system. That's really reasonable. Let's think big and make it happen.
- NEW: The administration's attempt to curb reliance on costly contracts is commendable. But federal agencies don’t have the in-house technical expertise to break free. www.niskanencenter.org/vendor-captu...
- Can you automate immigration policy? We think so.
- Only two states — California and New Hampshire — provide levels of support for families compared to Canadian provinces. Two reforms can help! 🇺🇸🇨🇦
