Mapping gun violence, mask mandates on public transportation, and why politicians should not spread bad information on oil and gas prices.
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| Politicians need to square with the American people on gasoline prices “Members of Congress from both parties are politicizing and spreading bad information on the energy crisis resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Given the acrimony in U.S. politics today, this isn’t surprising, but misinformation on the real cause of high gasoline prices is a disservice to U.S. citizens,” argues Samantha Gross. Read more |
| Americans favor mask mandates on planes and trains A recent federal court ruling invalidating the Biden administration’s mask mandate for air and train travel garnered loud reactions, both negative and positive. But what do the majority of Americans really think about masking guidelines? William Galston explains the nuanced picture that new survey data presents. Read more |
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