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EPI Economist: The war against the Postal Service

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The Postal Service is foundational for our economy and democracy: The Biden administration and Congress must protect and strengthen it – Postal services should be expanded for the public good, not diminished by special interests By Monique Morrissey – December 16, 2020 As millions of people rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) this…

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Opinion: Not so distressed at the Postal Service

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The Jan. 14 editorial “Special interests’ delivery” quoted extensively from outgoing Postmaster General Patrick R. Donahoe’s speech this month at the National Press Club. Drawing on Mr. Donahoe’s criticism of the mailing industry, postal unions and lawmakers, the editorial said interest groups’ “resistance to change” blocks postal reform. Thus, the editorial argued, the main obstacle…

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