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Posted inFeatured, Politics
Cut the Charade and Crown the President
A malleable Congress and a quiescent Supreme Court have now fully abdicated their roles as a check on presidential power.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Maybe Trump Needs a Democratic Congress
It may seen counterintuitive, but it’s possible that Trump’s reelection depends on the GOP losing control of Congress.
Posted inFeatured, Politics
Congress Might Finally Start Paying Its Interns
A Senate vote last week was a major step toward opening Hill internships to non-rich kids.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Why the Congressional Midterms Will Be Hugely Consequential
A lot is riding on the results of the midterm elections even if many things will remain the same no matter the outcome.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Are Republicans Leaving Trump or Not?
Polls say that Republicans are sticking with Trump but actual election results suggest otherwise.
Posted inEducation, K-12
Scaling Investment in Open Textbooks Through the Omnibus Bill
The Omnibus bill introduces a new Open Textbook Pilot, investing in projects that create or expand the use of open educational sources.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The White House Guided Bannon’s Testimony
Bannon’s lawyer communicated with the White House counsel’s office during his testimony.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The GOP Cares More About Advancing Its Agenda Than Winning the Midterms
It may be a heedless strategy, but the Democrats did the same thing in 2009 and 2010.
Posted inPolitical Animal
The Government Shutdown Battlefield
Despite potential painful concessions, Democrats can win a government shutdown fight.
