Transition 2021: Memos to the Biden Administration

As President Biden assumes office, his administration and the 117th Congress face several pressing tasks. Among them: accelerating the pace of recovery from the pandemic, helping to get schools reopened and students back on track, and restoring safety to the many American cities afflicted by unrest and rising violence. In these briefs, Manhattan Institute fellows offer actionable ideas for the new government—proposals for educational pluralism, executive branch prudence, economic revitalization, evidence-based criminal justice reform, fair and efficient health care, near-term fiscal relief, and long-term fiscal discipline. Each brief contains specific recommendations for Congress or the new administration, along with links to further reading. Taken together, these recommendations represent an agenda for fostering the growth and opportunity that America desperately needs in the wake of the pandemic. Read Full Article »