In what is likely the largest public spending bill in history, Congress conjured $2 trillion seemingly out of thin air. How?
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Conjuring $2 Trillion
Tag Archives: The United Kingdom
British Faucets And American Chicken
Britain and America jointly pioneered the use of chlorine for public health, giving a modern poultry flap an ironic taste.
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Shared Interests Override A Diplomatic Dispute
Diplomatic immunity can frustrate cops and citizens alike, but the principle is too important to sacrifice over emotion.
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NATO, Brexit And Scotland’s Mirror-Image Election
The big election winner in Scotland is a party that opposes Brexit, favors independence and could be a headache for NATO.
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Betting On Democracy
With a polarized nation and a paralyzed Parliament, Boris Johnson sought today’s election to “get Brexit done.”
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The Hidden Risk Of Budget Airfare
The collapse of another carrier shows that discount travel works best when you have time and money for a plan B.
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Prorogation And Impeachment
Crises centered on impeachment (in the U.S.) and prorogation (in the U.K.) illustrate the critical difference a written Constitution can make to a government.
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Single-Payer Shortcomings
Doctor shortages, long waits and suboptimal care are common in single-payer national health systems, as patients are well aware.
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Costly Falsehoods
First lady Melania Trump once again looks across the pond for redress after mistreatment by the press.
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The Queen’s Speech
COVID-19 is demonstrating that a surprisingly broad range of leadership styles seem to work for different audiences.
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