Laffer Curve

Stroger and Madigan Meet Econ 101

Paras Bhayani | Posted 10.08.2009 | Chicago


Paras Bhayani

Pity Todd Stroger, the embattled Cook County Board chief who, having served the machine faithfully, is now being tossed under the bus as voters turn their ire on tax-happy politicians.

The Silly Season In Politics

Chris Weigant | Posted 09.05.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

"Silly season" refers to late summer, when governments go on massive taxpayer-funded vacations all over the world. This year's season could produce a bumper crop of silly.