At our convening on the future of government on Monday, @pkryan.bsky.social shared how he pushed for accountability—and won—after a massive utility’s billing errors cost residents in his district millions of dollars.

On Monday, we hosted a day of rich conversation about how we can build a government that truly delivers for working people. The convening expanded on our new report, “Building a More Effective, Responsive Government,” by Hannah Garden-Monheit & Tresa Joseph: rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...

The Supreme Court’s landmark tariffs case is underway—and our @toddntucker.com is breaking it down. One takeaway already: under a broad reading of presidential power in IEEPA, future administrations could use “emergency” powers not just for tariffs, but for climate action. https://reut.rs/4qME5Nn

AI surveillance puts all of us at risk. Join organizers and policy experts for a webinar on Nov 18 to get ways and resources to fight back ✊ @powerswitchaction.org @datasociety.bsky.social @justfutureslaw.bsky.social @nelp.org @techequity.bsky.social bit.ly/stopAIsurveillance

New Jerseyans want affordable housing, reliable transit, & accessible care.

The cost-of-living crisis is squeezing working families across New Jersey. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social's focus on affordability & accountable governance is rooted in the tradition of FDR: when public institutions put people first & deliver economic security, everyone has a fair shot at a #GoodLife.

Virginia makes history with its first woman governor, Governor-elect @spanbergerforva.bsky.social! As Virginians look toward making life more affordable for everyone, it’s a reminder that an economy built on shared prosperity helps ensure a #GoodLife for all.

Across New York, we see renewed energy behind policies that put workers first—just as FDR envisioned. Economic security is the foundation of democracy, and raising wages remains key to a #GoodLife for all.

New York’s mayor-elect, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social, has said that economic security will be a governing priority. Cities work best when government focuses on working people.

There has been a long-held hostility toward the SNAP program, which has the convenience of being hidden beneath the shutdown. That government would let anyone go hungry when we have the funds to ensure families can receive food assistance is lawless and cruel.

Our Director of Industrial Policy and Trade's live commentary on the SCOTUS hearing on tariffs. 🧵🧵🧵👇

“If you’re just out of college, you’re trying to merge into a freeway and nobody is letting you in.” Gen Z is colliding with an economy fixated on scarcity, automation, and corporate cost-cutting. Principal Economist @mikemadowitz.bsky.social in @nytopinion.nytimes.com https://nyti.ms/3LJz5Je

Elizabeth Wilkins, Roosevelt Institute on Oxfam analysis: “The policy priorities in this report—rebalancing power, unrigging the tax code, reimagining the social safety net, and supporting workers’ rights—are all essential…” www.forbes.com/sites/josiec...

How do we manage the economy in a way that ensures everyone gets a fair shot at a #GoodLife? President and CEO @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social shares some of the factors that contributed to the success of FDR's New Deal with @aprilbaerradio.bsky.social.

It’s no wonder birth rates are falling—our economy makes parenting harder than it should be. As @suzmkahn.bsky.social writes in @washingtonmonthly.com we need to treat care and time as public goods so people can afford to start and raise families. https://bit.ly/4qD6ZQ5

The Roosevelt Institute was honored to present @teenvogue.com with the 2025 Freedom of Speech Medal because their team understood that freedom is about both speaking truth to power and the capacity to build power. Read our full statement: rooseveltinstitute.org/press-releas...

The Roosevelt Institute was honored to present @teenvogue.com with the 2025 Freedom of Speech Medal because their team understood that freedom is about both speaking truth to power and the capacity to build power. Read our full statement: rooseveltinstitute.org/press-releas...

In conversation with @linamkhan.bsky.social @pkryan.bsky.social shared how he held a utility company accountable after billing errors wiped out people’s savings. One of the most impactful things government can do is hold corporate power accountable when it hurts consumers. https://bit.ly/3LedlFr

“To emerge from this moment of oligarchy, we must see inequality not as an abstract problem, but a human one.” — @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social, in her foreword to @oxfamamerica.bsky.social's new report. Inequality is at historic extremes, but it’s in our power to reverse it: https://bit.ly/491ex8O

Today, @rooseveltinstitute.org is hosting a conference "From Crisis to Confidence: Building a Government for Working Families." We have oodles of panels digging into our new report. Part post mortem on Biden admin, part Fight Song for the future. Follow along! rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...

Today, New Mexico launched its universal childcare initiative. Last month I wrote about it for Roosevelt Institute -- historic state endeavors like this should show lawmakers at all levels of government that Americans are sick and tired of waiting for bold action on childcare. shorturl.at/Sm2tZ

“Top-down political will [is needed] to overcome risk-aversion and keep things moving.” This and other lessons learned from our major report on how government can deliver for the American people more effectively, now in @washingtonpost.com https://wapo.st/4nzUZMg

The US is in an inequality emergency. This is no accident. It’s the result of political choices that consistently favor the ultra-rich and powerful over workers and ordinary families. New report on how we loosen this grip, with a foreword from @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social

“It isn’t supposed to be everyday Americans’ job to be looking out for the next financial crisis.” RI Director @bradlipton.bsky.social on the admin rolling back safeguards that will prevent another crash. Read perspectives on the looming economic crisis 👇 : https://bit.ly/3LuDWOh

2️⃣ Create avenues for, and sustain two-way engagement with the public. Inputs for policy cannot solely come from lobbyists, insiders, and individuals with corporate interests.

NEW 📰: Building a more effective government that moves beyond the status quo requires honest reflection. Drawing on interviews with more than 45 former senior Biden officials, our latest report offers 161 practical recommendations for better governance. https://bit.ly/4312Zid

#ICYMI: Our top stories this week ✅ Biden alums reflect on what was already broken before they took office ✅ What expiring health insurance tax credits mean for you ✅ Latest explainer on the SCOTUS tariff cases More in our #RooseveltRundown ⬇️ https://bit.ly/47Qbpvk

I love public radio, I love Michigan, and I love the possibilities for government to play a transformative role in people's lives. But we have a lot of work to do to get it there. Check out my recent interview on this. 1/2

President and CEO @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social joined Stateside with @aprilbaerradio.bsky.social during her trip to Michigan last week to discuss how we can build a more effective government. As she states, “ we cannot build back what we had before.”

A new poll finds 79% of Americans say the Citizens United decision was wrong—and that unlimited campaign spending makes our democracy weaker. The numbers show a deep backlash against a system where political power is tied to wealth. Via @levernews.com https://bit.ly/4qCMPWc

The legal battle over Trump's tariffs arrives at the Supreme Court next week. Whatever the outcome, the lesson is clear: Congressional responsibilities are being left to the courts. @toddntucker.com walks through the implications of potential rulings: https://bit.ly/4nxawg4

NEW from me @rooseveltinstitute.org: As the Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Trump’s “Emergency” Tariffs, Few Good Outcomes Await. This explainer goes through the 4 main options for the Court next week, each of which comes with drawbacks or hurdles. Thread🧵 rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...

If you are more of a visual and auditory learner, we have got you covered in under 5 minutes ⌛! 📺 Watch to understand the ripple effects of the end of the ACA subsidies youtu.be/jXZmPb2eX2M

In two days, 42 million Americans are set to lose the food aid they need to survive. When federal programs pause, food banks face impossible demand—and millions struggle to put food on the table. Working families should not go hungry in America. https://bit.ly/4qBgr6k

"Truly democratic and engaged journalism requires...that journalism serves not just profit imperatives, but addresses people’s needs, tells their stories, and goes to where the silences are throughout society." As Americans' trust in the media declines, a 🎯 take on how we can restore trust.

161 is a lot of recommendations, so over the next few weeks, we're going to highlight a few! Tell us which resonates with you and your work? 1/ 🧵🧵🧵🧵

Senator Schumer and the Senate Democrats ask Sec. Kennedy a great question: How Many Families Will be Pushed into Medical Debt-Induced Bankruptcy By Trump's Health Care Cuts? www.banking.senate.gov/imo/media/do...

Our President and CEO, @elizabethwwilkins.bsky.social, joined the panel on Corporate Power and People-Centered Populism. Instead of deferring to markets, this moment requires treating the lived experience of the many as an essential aspect of our economic models and policy.

“A pro-worker, pro-production trade policy is just a pro-America policy. It’s red, white, and blue – not red or blue.” 🇺🇸 Hear @toddntucker.com outline a worker-first trade strategy on this Pitchfork Economics episode: https://bsky.app/profile/pitchforkeconomics.bsky.social/post/3m4c3qyyqqs2s

This report is a tour de force and worth reading closely. This is one of my favorite sections, which captures an important lesson: if your risk tolerance is too low, you'll get a lot less done. That's not a reason to be reckless or act illegally, but at least to err on the side of action.

This report is timely, insightful, & an excellent blueprint for the work ahead. Anyone interested in action to reimagine the U.S. federal government should read it. You may not agree with everything in it, but it's essential reading and will get your mind's gears cranking! This i

Some very good ideas in this. Some of my favorites:

New from me! Do you have questions about the enhanced premium tax credits? What are they and why are they important? Why have they taken a central role in the federal government shutdown? Find out in my explainer: rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/enhance...

Really important analysis from @rooseveltinstitute.org about the structures and decisions that held back a more ambitious Biden Administration agenda that might have resonated more with the public and what should change in a future administration. 1/ rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...

NEW 📰: Building a more effective government that moves beyond the status quo requires honest reflection. Drawing on interviews with more than 45 former senior Biden officials, our latest report offers 161 practical recommendations for better governance. https://bit.ly/4312Zid

Federal budget negotiations hide a critical question: Will enhanced premium tax credits survive? If not, ~5M Americans could lose coverage and premiums may skyrocket. 📈 @socio-steve.bsky.social explores why these subsidies matter. rooseveltinstitute.org/blog/e...

“It isn’t supposed to be everyday Americans’ job to be looking out for the next financial crisis.” RI Director @bradlipton.bsky.social on the admin rolling back safeguards that will prevent another crash. Read perspectives on the looming economic crisis 👇 : https://bit.ly/3LuDWOh

With another round of “tariff tantrums,” governments need to take action against corporate price gouging and profiteering that drive up costs for everyone during an economic crisis. @rooseveltinstitute.org's @toddntucker.com explains how to fight Trump’s trade war: youtu.be/MvjtkoRqhI0?...

When disaster recovery becomes a growth sector, that should be a flashing red warning that our climate policies need a serious refresh. Our #FedLit newsletter explores what that refresh could look like—and the risks of standing still. fedlit.substack.com

Childcare—left to the free market for decades—is a failure. The tools to lower childcare costs and improve quality are available if we use them. It starts with investing public dollars in care: rooseveltinstitute.org/publications...