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What “Algorithmic Transparency” Really Means
“Algorithmic transparency” is not one demand. It can mean documentation, explanations for individual decisions, or independent audits. Publishing source code is rarely the point. Better standards make automated power legible, contestable, and accountable.
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Should Religious Institutions Pay Taxes? A $100B Transparency and Opportunity Cost Case
Churches provide public value, but $100B in tax advantages should come with auditable benefit, tiered reporting, and clear rules on politics and commerce.
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SAVE Act: Costs, Burdens, and Benefits Compared
The SAVE Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. This explainer weighs claimed benefits against real-world costs, administrative burden, and lower-cost alternatives.
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The difference between oversight and gridlock
When Congress blocks presidential initiatives, investigates administration actions, or refuses to confirm nominees, it gets framed as “necessary oversight” or “destructive gridlock” depending on partisan preference. But the distinction is real. Oversight is about…
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Capitalism, Reintroduced: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It’s Breaking Down
Capitalism is a tool, not a religion. Here’s a grounded definition, how the U.S. variant drifted toward corporatism, and what reforms restore competition and broad prosperity.
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Corrections Reform: What Works, What Fails, and What It Costs
The U.S. runs one of the world’s most expensive incarceration systems with weak outcomes. The evidence points to reforms that reduce recidivism and improve public safety.
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Ranked-Choice Voting Explained: Why It Can Reduce Extremism
Ranked-choice voting changes incentives. Candidates need second-choice support, so scorched-earth tactics and fringe-only strategies become less effective.
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Why Prescription Drugs Cost More in the U.S. (and What Actually Lowers Prices)
Americans pay far more for the same medicines. The drivers are patents, opaque rebates, and fragmented purchasing power. Here are reforms that lower prices without killing innovation.
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Independent Redistricting Commissions: What They Change (and What They Don’t)
Independent commissions can reduce partisan gerrymandering, increase competition, and keep communities intact. They do not erase geography or polarization.