April 8, 2022

The Report

Measuring government performance

BUCHA, UKRAINE - APRIL 06: A man pushes his bike through debris and destroyed Russian military vehicles on a street on April 06, 2022 in Bucha, Ukraine. The Ukrainian government has accused Russian forces of committing a "deliberate massacre" as they occupied and eventually retreated from Bucha, 25km northwest of Kyiv. Hundreds of bodies have been found in the days since Ukrainian forces regained control of the town. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Following Orders?

Contempt for Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has given way to global outrage over horrific acts – even war crimes. But what remains to be uncovered is who's responsible.

Anti-Abortion Activists Won't Stop at Roe

In the event that Roe v. Wade falls, anti-abortion advocates will almost certainly look to create broad regions of the U.S. where abortion is prohibited – and to limit its practice in places where it isn't.

Why You Should Care About the Yield Curve

The disparity among different bond yields is often a predictor of recessions.

What's Left for Russian Sanctions?

Demand remains strong as the traditional peak buying season begins.Experts say the relatively small list of actions yet to be imposed against Russia are the ones that could cause the most economic pain. But they also carry a price.

Education Policy Divided by Age – Not Politics

Cross-party agreement among younger generations – and a significant generational split within the GOP – is telling the story of education policy in a way that may benefit Democrats.