Articles
Try Common Sense Reviews and Endorsements
Various Publications, February 1, 2019
Read reviews and endorsements of Philip’s new book, Try Common Sense, including from TIME and Kirkus Reviews, as well as leading thinkers such as Jonathan Haidt, Mary Ann Glendon, and Sen. Al Simpson.
COVID-19 Shows Why We Need to Reboot Government in America. Here’s How We Can Do It.
Philip K. Howard, USA Today, July 27, 2020
Philip argues that Americans at all levels of responsibility have been disempowered from making sense of public choices.
A Social Contract for Pandemics
Philip K. Howard, The Hill, July 26, 2020
Philip offers a principled vision for a new social contract for dealing with pandemics. "A new pandemic social contract is needed that reassures Americans they will not be left to fend for themselves if they get sick."
Power to the People
Grant Addison, Washington Examiner, June 25, 2020
Philip is interviewed by Grant Addison about the Campaign for Common Good. “The idea is to have people think about how government should work,” he states.
An Action Plan for Saving America’s Transportation Infrastructure
Philip K. Howard, Washington Examiner, June 12, 2020
Philip lays out a four-part plan for fixing America’s decrepit infrastructure.
Public Trust in Police Is Fractured. Here’s How to Fix It.
Philip K. Howard, USA Today, June 8, 2020
Philip explains why there can be no social trust unless people are accountable to those they serve.
Misdiagnosing the Failed State
Philip K. Howard, City Journal, May 11, 2020
Philip argues that experts are confusing symptoms for causes in addressing the toxic combination of polarized politics, cultural divisions, and growing cynicism. And what Americans need is the freedom to take responsibility.
Why America Needs a Recovery Commission in Aftermath of Coronavirus
Philip K. Howard, USA Today, May 4, 2020
Philip argues that a Recovery Authority is an ideal vehicle to enforce fiscal discipline on states in exchange for federal relief.
Tough Choices Ahead
Philip K. Howard, The Hill, April 14, 2020
Philip proposes that Congress create an independent bipartisan commission, on the model of “base-closing commissions,” to the confront the choices created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fighting Covid-19 in the Red-Tape Nation
Philip K. Howard, City Journal, April 6, 2020
Philip expounds on why a Recovery Authority will be necessary after the COVID-19 crisis, and how it would work.
After Pandemic Ends, U.S. Needs Recovery Authority to Speed Economic Rebound
Philip K. Howard, USA Today, March 30, 2020
Philip argues that, after the COVID-19 crisis is over, Congress needs to create a “Recovery Authority” to get America back on its feet.
Centrist or Radical, the Democratic Nominee Must Pledge to Reboot Washington
Philip K. Howard, Newsweek, February 17, 2020
Philip explains why a vision offering system overhaul is important to liberals as well as conservatives.
