Nations do have sovereignty. Musk ignored a court order. But why cheer a government that is threatening individuals with a fine of $9,000 a day for using a VPN to access X?
The NYTimes ran a story about the US Postal Service and Louis DeJoy's effort to modernize its logistics, and the troubles that have occured. I shared some thoughts in a thread here: twitter.com/kevinrkosar/...
1. Here's a big point that should not be lost: Congress has left it to PMG DeJoy to figure out how the USPS can survive in the 21st century when its entire business model is based on rising revenue from rising mail volume. https://t.co/BThUr6G8fR
I am looking forward to going to APSA in Philly. And I am thrilled to be visiting some classes this autumn to drive talks on Congress and where thinktanks fit in the issue network/policy process.
Thank you!
This volume, edited by MaPira, @leedrutman.bsky.social, and @kevinrkosar.bsky.social, is not only immensely thought-provoking, but also, I daresay, an excellent starting point for comparative research into capacity in other democracies' legislatures. press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/bo...
Congress today is falling short. Fewer bills, worse oversight, and more dysfunction. But why? In a new volume of essays, the contributors investigate an underappreciated reason Congress is struggling:...
Come for the budget process nerdery. Stay for the elections reform wonk battle. kevinrkosar.substack.com/p/an-unhappy...
And an interesting debate between election reform wonks
My piece on the congressional budget process for WEX magazine has arrived. An unhappy 50th birthday for the congressional budget process. kevinrkosar.com/wordpress/wp...
The new issue of Beverages, Books, and More is here. Enjoy! open.substack.com/pub/beverage...
Plus news on new drinks, new eateries, and a book that teaches you to make callaloo and saltfish fritters