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America must embrace AI leadership while protecting communities from its disruptions. @Will_PPI argues that the solution is smarter deals that ensure tech companies pay their share, create local opportunity, and advance innovation for all Americans. thehill.com/opinion/techno…

America must embrace AI leadership while protecting communities from its disruptions. @Will_PPI argues that the solution is smarter deals that ensure tech companies pay their share, create local opportunity, and advance innovation for all Americans. thehill.com/opinion/techno…

The federal criminal code is vague enough to let prosecutors pick a target first, then search for a crime later. PPI Nonresident Fellow Jonathan Wroblewski examines how prosecutorial abuse exploits statutory gaps and proposes concrete reforms to rebuild guardrails against political weaponization of the justice system. slate.com/news-and-polit…

The president’s assessment of Ukraine’s military position is fundamentally mistaken. In an interview with CNN International, @tamarjacoby argues that Putin has been manipulating the administration from the outset, and that America’s strategic interests depend on a clear-eyed understanding of Russia as an adversary intent on weakening the West.

.@ppi’s Diana Moss: “When a monopoly supports regulation of a market, there is a 99% chance … it protects their monopoly and market position.”

The indictment of James Comey for a social media post about seashells arranged as “86 47” is a live example. This is precisely why structural reforms to narrow federal criminal law and restore prosecutorial guardrails matter. abcnews.com/US/grand-jury-…

Americans rank fourth globally in median income but 44th in life expectancy, a gap driven largely by preventable causes. In this week’s Trade Fact, @EBGresser examines why high earnings have not translated into longer lives, and what policies might close the divide. progressivepolicy.org/americans-rank…

Federal criminal law is so broadly written that it invites selective enforcement and political abuse. Jonathan Wroblewski, former director of the Office of Policy and Legislation in DOJ’s Criminal Division, documents how the Trump administration weaponized federal statutes against political opponents and proposes structural reforms to fortify the rule of law. progressivepolicy.org/fortifying-the…

The new Workforce Pell program offers a critical opportunity to expand registered apprenticeship, one of America’s most effective earn-and-learn pathways. Bruno Manno argues that federal policy should treat apprenticeship not as a marginal option but as a centerpiece, paired with incentives that reward sponsors for scaling high-quality programs. educationnext.org/apprenticeship…

Mississippi’s dramatic gains in student reading proficiency, from 49th nationally in 2013 to 9th in 2024, demonstrate what sustained, evidence-based education reform can achieve. @rachelanncanter, who led Mississippi First’s policy advocacy, joins education experts today to discuss why the state’s improvements deserve to be called a “Marathon,” not a “Miracle.” aei.org/events/what-ca…

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Did your 2026 March Madness bracket feel a bit too predictable this year? According to new research in ProMarket by Diana L. Moss and the @ppi, the landmark House v. NCAA antitrust settlement has effectively transformed college athletics into a pay-to-play market.

Did your 2026 March Madness bracket feel a bit too predictable this year? For millions of fans, the thrilling unpredictability of college sports is changing rapidly, driven by a multibillion-dollar shift in how athletes are compensated and how universities operate. According to new research in @ProMarket_org by Diana L. Moss and the @ppi the landmark House v. NCAA antitrust settlement has effectively transformed college athletics into a pay-to-play market. promarket.org/2026/04/20/how… #Antitrust #Economics #CollegeSports #MarchMadness #HigherEd

Recent tax cut proposals from Democratic senators would exempt millions from federal income tax, but they’re poorly designed. In a new interview on @ConcordC’s ‘Facing the Future’ podcast, @BudgetBen explains why these plans are regressive despite their progressive framing, cost trillions, and undermine fiscal responsibility. concordcoalition.org/facing-the-fut…

Our NY State Co-Chair, @rubendiazjr, also joined @USHCC’s main stage with @ppi’s Neel Brown & @Avangrid’s CEO, José Antonio Miranda, discussing the direct link between energy policy & economic opportunity, and how all-or-nothing policies are adversely affecting working families.

It was great to be part of this spirited discussion!

American schools can get dramatically better, but it takes sustained effort. @EBGresser highlights new research showing how Mississippi climbed from near last to 9th nationally in reading through a decade of consistent, evidence-based reform. progressivepolicy.org/schools-can-ge…