The president is supplanting long-standing Republican principles of limited government, free markets, low taxes, and federalism with his trademark incompetent authoritarianism.
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The Balance of Powers Demands a Strong Congressional Research Service
Right now, we don’t have it, but the once mighty arm of Congress can be revived. Here’s how.
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Man in the Middle
A proud centrist readying to leave the House, Representative Jim Cooper reflects on Nancy Pelosi, the joy of chainsaws, and why both parties need to “persuade the independents.”
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Hey, Democrats, It’s Time for Unity, Not Purity
The midterms are approaching, and the party is tantalizingly close to keeping its majority—if they stick together.
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Voters Don’t Believe You Stand for Things Until You Actually Do Them
What’s behind the Democratic comeback summer? Chalk it up to voters seeing Republicans overturn Roe and Democrats making big moves on issues like climate change.
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The Man Behind New York’s Controversial Congressional Map
The judiciary struck down the state legislature’s plan and made Jonathan Cervas the special master tasked with coming up with a new one infuriating Democrats. The political scientist explains what happened in New York, why he’s “pro-democracy,” and what worries him about our democratic future.
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Should Impeachment Votes Be Cast in Secret?
One year after Trump’s acquittal, Congress should create a secret ballot for impeachment votes.
Posted inLaw and Justice
The Practical Erudition of Stephen Breyer
The eloquent former Eagle Scout quoted Oscar Wilde, believed in pragmatism, understood Congress, oozed decency, and wanted the law to work for people.
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Bob Dole, RIP: Veteran, Organization Man, and the Search for “Regular Order”
A few thoughts on overlooked aspects of the late senator and GOP leader’s career.
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A Free Market Won’t Self-Correct the Disinformation Problem
To stop the spread of lies and conspiracy theories, Congress should start by focusing on the media monopolies that give them an echo chamber.
