In the past couple of weeks, people who care about American politics and about Congress have lost two important figures: Harry McPherson and James Q. Wilson.

Alan D. Viard explains that the federal tax system is highly progressive.

The federal tax system is highly progressive, with the highest-income 1 percent of the population paying one-quarter of all federal taxes.

Johnston on the impact a rising CAFE would have.

This book sheds light on environmental and other issues, including global warming, that will deeply affect the future of the automobile and of all American industry.

Employers worry more about the effects of a bad hire than about the problems of hiring someone who is competent but not exceptional.

The FDA must continue to pressure Chinese authorities to test what is on the market and remove any substandard products found.

Although many of President Obama's opponents have smeared him as a radical and a "socialist," he is actually a moderate operating in the center of American politics.