Poverty
Commentary
Expand Medicaid? Democrats’ plan would increase waste, fraud and debt
If Democrats can’t get “Medicare-for-all,” it seems they’ll settle for “Medicaid-for-most.” Last month, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would supposedly “stabilize” ObamaCare by lavishing billions of dollars on Medicaid. To pay for that effort, the bill’s proponents envision cutting Medicare by nearly $450 billion over 10 years. Democrats are also lobbying states to expand the program to able-bodied, ...
Business & Economics
Guaranteed income from the government isn’t the answer to closing the wealth gap
These are incredibly tough times for Texas and all Americans. On top of the economic pain from months of shelter-in-place orders, the violence and unrest we’ve seen arising from the death of George Floyd has brought economic inequality to the top of the political discussion. Many progressives are preaching about ...
Business & Economics
PRI’s Wayne Winegarden Quoted in Free Beacon story on Bogus Gig Economy Survey
Labor Groups, San Francisco Push Bogus Taxpayer-Funded Survey to Support Anti-Gig Law By Collin Anderson A liberal advocacy group’s own researchers raised red flags about a taxpayer-funded study used to justify a union campaign against the California gig economy . . . The survey reported that 71 percent of gig ...
Business & Economics
Basic Income Guarantees Would ‘Warehouse’ Poor, Not Propel Them
As Americans struggle to recover from a deep recession fueled by the COVID-19 crisis, and respond in horror to the violence in many communities following the death of George Floyd, economic inequality and lack of opportunity have risen to the top of the political discussion. Liberal voices like House Speaker ...
Business & Economics
Damon Dunn Talks Punting Poverty with Joe Thomas
PRI fellow in Business and Economics Damon Dunn discusses his new book Punting Poverty with host Joe Thomas on WCHV Radio in Charlottesville, VA.
Business & Economics
Damon Dunn Discusses Punting Poverty with Larry Marino on AM 870 The Answer in Los Angeles
Listen to PRI fellow in Business and Economics Damon Dunn discuss his new book Punting Poverty with host Larry Marino on “Politics, Issues, and Candidates” on AM 870 The Answer, KRLA Radio in Los Angeles. The interview begins at the 37:45 mark.
Commentary
Do coronavirus numbers show bias in health care? This study’s results will surprise you
African-Americans make up 12.4 percent of the population but have accounted for 23.8 percent of the nation’s COVID-19 deaths, as of June 23. This disparity has gained considerable attention in light of the protests sweeping the country. But the situation is more complicated than it appears. According to a working ...
Business & Economics
Damon Dunn Discusses “Punting Poverty” on Andy Caldwell Show
Listen to PRI’s Damon Dunn discuss his new book Punting Poverty on the Andy Caldwell Show on KUHL AM 1440 in Santa Maria, AM 1290 in Santa Barbara, and K-News 98.5 in San Luis Obispo. The interview begins at the 22:00 minute mark. The Andy Caldwell Show · TACS062620
Commentary
Democrats’ Obamacare Bailout Could Extend The Pandemic
This week, the House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation designed to “stabilize” Obamacare. Democrats claim the plan, which extends exchange subsidies to a broader share of the population, will help more Americans afford health insurance in the midst of the pandemic and accompanying economic crisis. But the legislation would ...
California
Reducing Energy Mandates Could Help Fresno Save Big in Economic Downturn
Like the rest of the state, the Central Valley is experiencing a severe economic downturn. According to the latest figures, the Valley’s unemployment rate has risen to 17.8% – nearly two full points higher than the statewide average. Too many people living in working-class communities across the region were already struggling ...
Expand Medicaid? Democrats’ plan would increase waste, fraud and debt
If Democrats can’t get “Medicare-for-all,” it seems they’ll settle for “Medicaid-for-most.” Last month, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would supposedly “stabilize” ObamaCare by lavishing billions of dollars on Medicaid. To pay for that effort, the bill’s proponents envision cutting Medicare by nearly $450 billion over 10 years. Democrats are also lobbying states to expand the program to able-bodied, ...
Guaranteed income from the government isn’t the answer to closing the wealth gap
These are incredibly tough times for Texas and all Americans. On top of the economic pain from months of shelter-in-place orders, the violence and unrest we’ve seen arising from the death of George Floyd has brought economic inequality to the top of the political discussion. Many progressives are preaching about ...
PRI’s Wayne Winegarden Quoted in Free Beacon story on Bogus Gig Economy Survey
Labor Groups, San Francisco Push Bogus Taxpayer-Funded Survey to Support Anti-Gig Law By Collin Anderson A liberal advocacy group’s own researchers raised red flags about a taxpayer-funded study used to justify a union campaign against the California gig economy . . . The survey reported that 71 percent of gig ...
Basic Income Guarantees Would ‘Warehouse’ Poor, Not Propel Them
As Americans struggle to recover from a deep recession fueled by the COVID-19 crisis, and respond in horror to the violence in many communities following the death of George Floyd, economic inequality and lack of opportunity have risen to the top of the political discussion. Liberal voices like House Speaker ...
Damon Dunn Talks Punting Poverty with Joe Thomas
PRI fellow in Business and Economics Damon Dunn discusses his new book Punting Poverty with host Joe Thomas on WCHV Radio in Charlottesville, VA.
Damon Dunn Discusses Punting Poverty with Larry Marino on AM 870 The Answer in Los Angeles
Listen to PRI fellow in Business and Economics Damon Dunn discuss his new book Punting Poverty with host Larry Marino on “Politics, Issues, and Candidates” on AM 870 The Answer, KRLA Radio in Los Angeles. The interview begins at the 37:45 mark.
Do coronavirus numbers show bias in health care? This study’s results will surprise you
African-Americans make up 12.4 percent of the population but have accounted for 23.8 percent of the nation’s COVID-19 deaths, as of June 23. This disparity has gained considerable attention in light of the protests sweeping the country. But the situation is more complicated than it appears. According to a working ...
Damon Dunn Discusses “Punting Poverty” on Andy Caldwell Show
Listen to PRI’s Damon Dunn discuss his new book Punting Poverty on the Andy Caldwell Show on KUHL AM 1440 in Santa Maria, AM 1290 in Santa Barbara, and K-News 98.5 in San Luis Obispo. The interview begins at the 22:00 minute mark. The Andy Caldwell Show · TACS062620
Democrats’ Obamacare Bailout Could Extend The Pandemic
This week, the House of Representatives is set to vote on legislation designed to “stabilize” Obamacare. Democrats claim the plan, which extends exchange subsidies to a broader share of the population, will help more Americans afford health insurance in the midst of the pandemic and accompanying economic crisis. But the legislation would ...
Reducing Energy Mandates Could Help Fresno Save Big in Economic Downturn
Like the rest of the state, the Central Valley is experiencing a severe economic downturn. According to the latest figures, the Valley’s unemployment rate has risen to 17.8% – nearly two full points higher than the statewide average. Too many people living in working-class communities across the region were already struggling ...
