Welfare
Obama Just Found a Way to Make College Even More Expensive
The President's new College Scorecard will jack up federal taxpayer subsidies without improving accountability or reducing the soaring costs of tuition.
A Serious Anti-Poverty Agenda Has to Include Criminal Justice Reform
Civil society vs. the law
Baltimore Mayor to Curfew Foes: Go Live On a Farm
The shaky case for government-imposed teen curfews
Time for a Guaranteed Income?
The pros and cons of a welfare idea championed by liberals and libertarians alike
The GOP's Botched Plan on Immigration and Welfare
Poised to take the Senate, Republicans spurn newcomers while embracing handouts, surveilance for natives.
Big Government Fans Rally Around the Surveillance State
One cannot critique the surveillance state without critiquing the rest of the existing political apparatus.
Politifact Trashes Maddow's Claim of Koch Involvement in Fla. Drug-Testing Program
Guilt by association taken to the Nth degree
Florida Judge Rules Drug Testing Welfare Recipients Unconstitutional: Nothing So Immediate About Government Interest in Drug Free Recipients That Warrants Suspending Fourth Amendment
In three months, less than 3 percent of tested recipients tested positive
Scrap the Welfare State and Give People Free Money
A guaranteed income would reduce the humiliations of the current welfare system while promoting individual responsibility.
Danish PM's Popularity Rebounding After Implementing Reforms
Had faced protests because of welfare cuts
Head Start and Other Federal Failures
No quantity of stirring words or noble intentions can justify expensive measures that leave little trace behind.
Hackensack Welfare Official Provides Valuable Lesson to Homeless About Dangers of Being Honest, Trustworthy
Turn in found money, lose your benefts
How Government Intervention Stifles Immigrants in Europe
Government policies are preventing Europe from enjoying the social and economic benefits of immigration
Chaos Erupts over Glitches with Food Stamp System
Walmart accepted cards that weren't showing limits. Mayhem ensued.
British PM Suggests Cutting Benefits to Those Under 25
Trying to get them off the dole and into jobs or training
Glitch Cuts Off Californians from Unemployment Checks
Affects 80,000 people and could take weeks to resolve
Ex-Congressman Known for Welfare Reform Work Dies
Clay Shaw, 74, added work requirements to welfare rules in bipartisan effort with Clinton administration
Welfare Remains a Better Deal Than Entry-Level Work for Many People
Welfare pays more than a minimum-wage job in 35 states
John Kasich Wants GOP To Adopt Liberal Economic Policies
More welfare and bigger government
Poll: 74 Percent Believe Americans Rely Too Much on Government
Many think people are better served relying on friends and family than government assistance
One State Already Has a Basic Income Plan
The forgotten politics of the Alaska Permanent Fund
