Norquist: Trump Got a Mulligan — Now He Needs to Act Fast
The Trump administration got a possible reboot after 40 days, argues tax reform advocate Grover Norquist.
View ArticleThe Budget Trick That Will Be Used to Sell Trumpcare
What you need to know about "dynamic scoring."
View ArticleFixing Inequality — Vexing, but Not Rocket Science
Even in the face of globalization and technological advance, we shouldn't cede the fight against inequality.
View ArticleA Kindler, Gentler Budget Than You Realized
Is the "hard power" budget really that hard-hearted?
View ArticleThe Legend of Pittsburgh's Sharpest Wiseguy
Nick the Blade was a real-life Goodfella who sold heroin, handled mob beefs and lived by the code of omerta.
View ArticleWhat Comes Next For Tax Reform?
Repealing Obamacare would have been a boon for tax reform. Grover Norquist outlines new ways forward.
View ArticleThe Misfit Punk-Rocker Making Conservatives Listen
Jason Pye, who got his start as a libertarian blogger, is trying to bring some substance to the erratic Trump era.
View ArticleHe's at the Center of Congress' Toughest Battles — And Loving It
Texas Republican Rep. Kevin Brady may be mild-mannered, but he'll crash home plate if you get in his way.
View ArticleChapter Two of Trump's Presidency: The Next 100 Days
As Donald Trump's first 100 days in the White House come to a close, OZY looks ahead at the people and policies to watch from Day 101 to 200.
View ArticleThe Obscure Senate Rule That Will Dictate Tax and Health Care Policy
The Byrd Rule determines what can - and can't - get through the Senate with a bare majority.
View ArticleShould You Have to Pay Taxes for Issues You Disagree With?
Each week we're asking a provocative question. This week, we turned to feminist activist and author Gloria Steinem.
View ArticlePay Taxes for Issues You Disagree With? We Asked, You Answered.
Last week, Gloria Steinem told us about her experience withholding taxes, and we asked for your thoughts.
View ArticleSouth Africans Are Offshoring Their Cash — Will It Cripple the Economy?
All South Africans are panicking about the future, but only the wealthy can do much about it.
View ArticleHow This Former Quarterback Is Disrupting Nebraskan Politics
This 36-year-old is a state senator today, but he's rising up the conservative roster in the Cornhusker state.
View ArticleThe Promised Land of Trump's Tax Plan?
Taxation guru and conservative provocateur Grover Norquist gives us the skinny on the new Republican tax plan.
View ArticleSupport Unequal Pay — By Paying Women More Than Men
Women have to spend way more than men to be viable in the workplace. It's time they were compensated for it.
View ArticleAfrica's New Barriers for Foreign Mining Firms
In the future, more locals will benefit from the extraction of raw materials, but the strategies are controversial.
View ArticleHow the Republican Tax Plan Sets Out to Annoy Coastal Elites
House Republicans on Thursday revealed their tax reform bill, which has taken on enormous psychological importance.
View ArticleMy First Audit
Getting audited by the IRS has become a sitcom trope played for laughs, unless, of course, it's happening to you.
View ArticleSpecial Briefing: What the Paradise Papers Reveal
Gimme shelter: Everything you need to know about the Paradise Papers.
View ArticleDo Tax Cuts Mean Wage Rises? Not So Fast
Mounting evidence from other countries suggests that corporate tax cuts are unlikely to boost wages.
View ArticleCould Foreign Aid Be Better Spent at Home? We Asked, You Answered
We asked U.S. taxpayers whether money spent abroad should instead be invested back home. Here's what you had to say.
View ArticleWith Apologies to Joe Biden, This Tax Cut Is a Big F***ing Deal
Tax reform advocate Grover Norquist breaks down the far-reaching impact of the GOP bill.
View ArticleComing Soon From Congress: Stiffer Oversight of Trump
As Republicans look to declare some election-year independence, administration officials will be under the gun.
View ArticleCould Tax Transparency Lead to Greater Equality?
While America's rich keep getting richer, and its poor poorer, it's high time we divulge everyone's numbers.
View ArticleThe Earl Butz End of a 'Joke'
Today, when people in politics are likely to say any ol' thing and get away with it, back in 1976 this kind of cavalier came with consequences.
View ArticleEnjoying the Trump Tax Cut? Get Ready for Phase Two
Conservatives are setting their sights on a second round of tax cuts, and securing a win in November 2018.
View ArticleHaven't Filed Your Taxes? First, Take Stress Out of the Equation
Delayed filing could result in a delayed refund. Here's how to calmly get your paperwork in to the IRS on time.
View ArticleWhy Tax Time Is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Taxes don't have to be a burden. In fact, they can be a tremendous opportunity.
View ArticleWhen U.S. Income Tax Was Illegal
In 1895, the concept of federal income tax was ruled unconstitutional. But life without income tax isn't quite what you'd imagine.
View ArticleWhat's Really the Matter With Kansas?
Using the Sunflower State's 2012 tax cuts as a cautionary tale is disingenuous. Success just depends on spending control.
View ArticleArgentina's Farmers Pressure President Against IMF Demands
The Argentine president is caught between an agricultural lobby seeking lower taxes and the fund demanding deficit cuts
View ArticleShould Rich People's Tax Returns Be Made Public?
Despite all the good things in life being free, everything in a tax-based system seems to come with a fee. But do we need to know how much of one?
View ArticleWall Street Braces Itself for Trade War With China
The sharpening trade tussle between Washington and Beijing could hurt American banks keen to expand in China.
View ArticleCan America Be a Successful Low-Tax Society … Again?
The U.S. only needs to look at its own history to see how it can grow without large taxes and a bloated government.
View ArticleThe Tiny Nations Plotting to Become Tax Havens for Cryptocurrencies
From the Marshall Islands to Malta, tiny territories are tying the future of their economies to cryptocurrencies, filling a void left by larger nations.
View ArticleThe Pit Bull Lover Fighting Trump's Battles on Capitol Hill
White House head of legislative affairs Shahira Knight is always juggling several crises at once. A Democratic Congress would push her into overtime.
View ArticleMexico's Leftist Leaders Begin to Backtrack on Austerity
The country's incoming government is slowly pulling back on its plan to cut public expenses, even before it takes office.
View ArticleOZY's Crystal Ball: What to Expect in Washington After the Midterms
The policy picture looks quite different depending on how Tuesday's election goes.
View ArticleOZY Reveals What's on Voters' Minds in the Hottest Midterm Races
As part of our continuing Ground Game coverage, OZY interviewed a wide array of voters in pivotal races.
View ArticleWhy 20 Million Americans Should File for Bankruptcy
A whopping number of Americans would benefit from filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
View ArticleWhy People Are Flocking From California to Arizona
As people exit the Golden State in growing numbers, the Grand Canyon State is becoming an attractive alternative.
View ArticleThe Confucian Scholar Who Tamed Genghis Khan
This 13th-century adviser faced down a brutal tyrant and helped shape modern Chinese government.
View ArticleWho's Winning From Emmanuel Macron's Tax Reforms? The Wealthy
The rich are getting richer from regulatory changes in France, despite the yellow vest protests.
View ArticleAfrican Tax Evaders Beware: Britain Has Plans for You
U.K. programs aim to reduce the need for foreign aid in Africa by going after tax dodgers.
View ArticleComeback Kid: Macron's Great Debate Helps Revive His Popularity
The French president is clawing his way back up the ratings, thanks to a series of popular consultations across the country.
View ArticleYes, You Can Deduct Your (Illegal) March Madness Betting Losses on Your Taxes
Whether you bet $50 in an office pool or put serious money down on Duke, you can at least avoid a tax hit.
View ArticleDonald Dossier: It's the Economy, Stupid
The stock market doesn't correlate with electoral success or failure, but Trump is right to be spooked.
View ArticleHistory Shows Us How Government Will Respond to Next Downturn
If the past is any guide ... don't hold your breath for a quick or easy fix.
View ArticleEastern Europe Woos International Filmmakers Like Never Before
Foreign productions are flocking to Eastern Europe - and raising the region's global profile in the process.
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