Dangers of Cutting IRS Funding, Black and Latino-Majority Cities, and More

January 27, 2023

“Cutting IRS funding is a terrible idea. A well-funded IRS can distribute emergency aid quickly, serve taxpayers efficiently, and help ensure that millionaires have to follow the tax laws just like everyone else. It’s an essential investment in good government,” argues Vanessa Williamson.

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While the comic book film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is a work of fiction, its creators understand the real-life potential of Black and brown coalitions. In new research, Andre Perry and Manann Donoghoe shed light on Black and Latino-majority cities throughout the U.S. and explain how racial coalitions can improve local prosperity.

The Jan. 6 committee did more than just release a narrative report, it provided a wealth of documents that underlie that report. Benjamin Wittes explores these notes and argues that the committee’s approach offers a powerful model for future investigative bodies.

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