>>VA Journalist Joins Another in Authoring "Abundance" to Question Progressive Policies
(Undated) -- Two of America’s best-known left-leaning journalists, including one born in Virginia, are questioning if progressive public policy in America is broken. Thomas Cage explains.Preview: Voicer Script:
In their new book "Abundance," journalists Derek Thompson (who was born in McLean and attended the Potomac School) and Ezra Klein, argue that progressive public policy in America is broken and makes life more expensive for struggling people as well as hinder growth and innovation.They propose a vision of "abundance liberalism" where policymakers focus on ensuring no scarcity of resources exists. Vox dot com reports the book has sparked debate, with critics accusing it of repackaging neoliberalism and overlooking corporate power.