The Democratic Socialists of America wants government to own much more of the economy. Its 2026 platform calls for “public ownership of the largest corporations and essential industries.” It also supports publicly owned energy, transit, and housing. That raises a few basic questions. What does “public ownership” actually mean, and how will it affect you? […]

It’s not just the cost of food and fuel that are rising. Rents are going up too. When keeping a roof over your head becomes more expensive, ideas like rent control look appealing. But does rent control work? We don’t have to rely on theory to answer that question. Real life experiments with rent control […]

The World Cup came to America this summer. The world came with it. And it started posting. International fans filled social media with reactions to the America they encountered: enormous supermarkets, pickup trucks, free refills, sprawling cities, and strangers eager to strike up a conversation. The videos were entertaining. But they also captured something that […]