How the National Security Strategy Gets Made

“Leverage is the favorite verb of the Washington policy community.”

Mar 12 • Santi Ruiz

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Ten Thoughts on Government Data

Government data often underpins policy debates.

Mar 5 • Santi Ruiz

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February 2026

When FAFSA Broke, They Called This Guy

“Two moms can’t produce a baby in 4.5 months”

Feb 26 • Santi Ruiz

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1:15:07

How a Congressional Office Actually Works

“You need zen”

Feb 19 • Santi Ruiz

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How to Rewire City Hall

“Mayors have a lot of FOMO”

Feb 13 • Santi Ruiz

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1:01:49

What’s Wrong with Nonprofits?

“It’s one sign of just how far nonprofits have fallen”

Feb 4 • Santi Ruiz

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January 2026

One Year of Trump’s Economic Statecraft

Three thoughtful liberal observers, one mega-episode.

Jan 27 • Santi Ruiz

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A Statecraft Table of Contents

And nice PDFs!

Jan 27 • Santi Ruiz

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Statecraft in 2026

Also: we're hiring!

Jan 16 • Santi Ruiz

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What’s Wrong with NIH Grants?

“Science is fundamentally different than remodeling a kitchen”

Jan 9 • Santi Ruiz

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1:11:26

December 2025

How to Track Santa

"Rudolph's nose does show up on the infrared spectrum"

Dec 23, 2025 • Santi Ruiz

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99.8% of Federal Employees Get Good Performance Reviews. Why?

Trump's head of talent, on the federal workforce.

Dec 16, 2025 • Santi Ruiz

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