I was familiar with Australia's Conservative-led baby bonus history so it was great to learn more about New Zealand's Labour-led baby bonus experience from Sophie Moullin here: prospect.org/economy/2024-0…

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Do think it's a reform worth prioritizing! wsj.com/articles/why-d…

This is a mockery of the democratic procees. You get to vote on the hand picked policies, but where is the People's Choice (UI Reform)?

US teacher strikes were good, actually Rachel Cohen vox.com/education/3687… Incredible study involving an insane amount of work. Useful especially because it underlines what kinds of teacher strikes and resulting mechanisms are best for achieving a good result.

Worth a read!

Single-stair building code reforms are an important tool for unlocking more housing capacity. In a new commentary, George Ashford, Andrew Justus👷🏼‍♂️🏘🏙🏗, and @Alex_Armlovich walk us through the promises and pitfalls of recent reforms in the states. niskanencenter.org/understanding-…

Come out Sept 17th to see me debate the future of work with Scott Winship, Samuel Hammond 🌐🏛, David McGarry. I will be modelling family friendly work (with thanks to our hosts Young Voices and Fusion) by participating with a baby on my lap. lu.ma/mgfzw0lu

Great Patrick T. Brown American Compass write up of the case for a newborn benefit. Key takeaways: ✅ Relatively inexpensive ✅ Could be smoothly incorporated into current process of issuing a SSN for a newborn ✅ Provides critical support after childbirth as working parents temporarily

I don’t list any previous employment on my resume. That information is personal.

All these clubs and the NHL itself saying “the passing” of the Gaudreau brothers makes it sound like they had heart attacks or something. They were *murdered.* They were riding bikes and were killed by a drunk, aggressive driver. The police have charged him accordingly.

More double faults on key points this US Open than I ever remembering seeing in past years

It is so wrong to me to have a coach (Brad Gilbert) on ESPN immediately after his player (Coco Gauff) loss at the US Open. It already seems weird to have Cahill and Gilbert on set so much while coaching players. If I was a player, there is no chance I’d be cool with that.

Having the federal government only raise revenue from alcohol and tobacco is certainly a position

I’m a pretty firm believer that Djok is the GOAT, but the Fed 04-09 stretch is unparalleled

Need someone to verify “double faults in clutch time” is up

NEW from Andrew Justus👷🏼‍♂️🏘🏙🏗 and @Alex_Armlovich "Providing policy guidance and direct technical assistance means local communities won’t have to reinvent the wheel to make pro-growth reforms." Evaluating the Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act: niskanencenter.org/evaluating-the…