David Trimmer is a contributor at People’s Policy Project.

06.14.2024

• David Trimmer

Kathy Hochul’s Pause on Congestion Pricing Is Indefensible

NYC’s congestion pricing program would have reduced traffic, enhanced transit service, and benefited the most vulnerable New Yorkers. But Gov. Kathy Hochul absurdly decided to suspend the program the MTA had already invested half a billion dollars into.

08.14.2023

• David Trimmer

Rashida Tlaib’s End Child Poverty Act Would Dramatically Reduce Poverty

A new analysis shows that the End Child Poverty Act, reintroduced in Congress by Rashida Tlaib earlier this year, would drastically reduce child poverty and poverty in general and lower income inequality. Supporting it should be a no-brainer for Democrats.