Essays & analysis

Opinion

Our opinions on politics and policy, with the reasoning behind them.

Six essays published

New · AI & tax policy

Should employers pay less in payroll taxes, and should automated services help make up the difference?

By the NYUP Opinion Team

AI & the economy

AI & economic policy

Could supporting small businesses help keep people employed as companies adopt AI?

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Religion and voting

Two essays · Religion & politics

How the two parties might reach voters who usually oppose them.

Part I

How can Democrats appeal to white Evangelical voters who disagree with them on social issues?

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Part II

Why do African American and white Protestants often vote differently, and what could Republicans do to win more African American voters?

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More essays

Economic policy

A look at AMI, zoning, construction costs, and Section 8, and why affordable housing in New York often is not affordable at all.

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Electoral reform

The case for replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote.

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