At a time when unity is needed, we have a president who excels at dividing.
polarization
Posted inPolitical Animal
In Defense of Polarization
As long as Republicans demonstrate that they are willing to do the unthinkable to maintain power, the divide will not be bridged.
Posted inBooks, Featured, July/August 2018, Magazine
United We Fall
The more homogenous the parties become, the uglier the divide between them.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Republicans Broke Congress. Now What?
Each new majority now comes into power with an agenda to repeal and replace everything the previous Congress passed.
Posted inPolitical Animal
We Should Cheer Political Polarization. Here is Why.
The “center” doesn’t actually contain many voters.
Posted inGovernment, Politics, Republic 3.0
One Simple Way to Break the Partisan Echo Chamber
Maybe it sounds obvious, but people in Congress aren’t hearing enough from constituents who don’t agree with them.
Posted inPolitics
The “Moderate Independents” and Why They Matter
Ideologically moderate and politically unaffiliated, this subsection of the electorate is small – but powerful.
Posted inGovernment, Politics, Republic 3.0
One Man’s Crusade to Make Congress Work Better
Ban incumbents from campaigning against each other, says Sen. Joe Manchin, and require a five-day workweek.
Posted inJune/July/August 2015, Magazine
Low-Information Lawmakers
Why today’s Congress can no longer cope with complex problems.
Posted inBooks, Government, Magazine, March/April/May 2015
Operation Rent Seeking
How the war on terrorism became a business model.
