John Grisham Skewers the For-Profit Law-School Industry
The author discusses his latest book, The Rooster Bar, which was inspired by a 2014 article in The Atlantic, “The Law-School Scam.”
Economy
Donald Trump Jr.'s Hilariously Bad Tweet
So much revealed in one not-very-funny joke
How Trump's Corporate-Tax Plan Could Send American Jobs Overseas
The president maintains his proposal would limit offshoring. A major provision of it would do just the opposite.
Donald Trump Is Incredibly Lucky to Have This Economy
The most unpopular president in modern history presides over economic conditions that would otherwise predict strong approval for the typical commander in chief.
The Essential Questions the GOP Tax Bill Will Finally Answer
After months of secret talks, Republicans are just about ready to provide the critical details of their long-awaited proposal for tax reform.
The Educators Helping Students Through Trauma
A comic strip depicts how one New Orleans school’s emphasis on student safety and emotional well-being has helped a 13-year-old navigate a family crisis.
The U.S. Isn’t Prepared for the Next Recession
When it comes—and it will, eventually—it’ll be worse than necessary.
The Homes Are Mobile, but Many Residents Are Stuck
A new book catalogues how people living in trailer parks miss out on the benefits of conventional homeownership.
Trump Is Turning the Fed Pick Into a Reality Show
Why, yes, the president of the United States did create an Instagram teaser for his forthcoming central-banking announcement.
Innovation and Urban Inequality Go Hand in Hand
A new study finds a correlation between the number of patents a city produces and economic segregation within its limits.