Fostering Competition in America, Electricity Access in Sub-Saharan Africa, and More

July 14, 2021

Why should a minimum-wage retail worker be restricted from working for a competitor that offers a higher wage? Why do those living in rural or small-town America have only one costly option for internet service? Bill Baer argues that the federal government should do more to ensure better outcomes for workers and consumers.

In sub-Saharan Africa, just 46% of the population has access to electricity and the number of people without this essential service increased in 2020. This lack of electricity limits the adoption of potentially transformative technologies that could help alleviate some of the core challenges facing Africans, Tamara White says.

Sha’Carri Richardson’s suspension from the U.S. Olympic team for cannabis use has set off a firestorm of controversy. With more private and public entities reevaluating their cannabis policies, Rashawn Ray and John Hudak write that it’s time for international sports to catch up.

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